M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
VSE to acquire Precision Aviation Group for $2.025B; prelim FY25 rev ~$1.1B, adj EBITDA ~$180M
VSE CORP
- Total upfront consideration $2.025B: $1.75B cash + $275M newly issued equity, plus up to $125M earnout based on FY2026 profitability targets.
- PAG expected 2025 adjusted revenue ~$615M; acquisition projected to increase VSE aviation revenue by ~50% on a pro forma basis.
- Deal expected to close by July 29, 2026, subject to HSR, Australian, and UK foreign-direct-investment approvals; 3-month extension possible.
- Preliminary Q4 2025 consolidated revenue $290-304M, operating income $27-34M, Adjusted EBITDA $45-53M; positive free cash flow for FY2025.
- VSE expects consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin to exceed 20% over next few years; PAG margin immediately accretive.