M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
VSE to acquire Kellstrom Aerospace for ~$200M; preliminary Q3 revenue $268-275M
VSE CORP
- Acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace for ~$200M ($185M cash + $15M stock), expected Q4 2024 close.
- Kellstrom generated ~$175M revenue TTM; synergies of ~$4M expected; path to 15%+ EBITDA margins.
- Preliminary Q3 2024 revenue $268-275M; operating income $22-24M; adjusted EBITDA $31-34M.
- Aviation segment revenue +32-34% YoY; Fleet segment -10-15% YoY.
- Total debt ~$453M, net debt ~$442M; pro forma net leverage <3.5x after financing.