---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-346904"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVEX"
cik: "0002096300"
company_name: "AEVEX Corp."
filed_at: "2026-08-12T20:18:21+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-12T20:19:19.508288+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AEVEX to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650M in cash and stock

## Summary
- Deal value: $600M base enterprise value plus up to $50M earnout; consideration ~$350M stock (12.7M shares at $27.50) + cash.
- Expected close September 2026, subject to HSR waiting period expiration and customary conditions; no stockholder vote required.
- BlackSea expected to generate $150M FY2026 revenue with margins in line with AEVEX; adds USV/UUV maritime capabilities.
- BlackSea operates 57,000-sq-ft Baltimore facility with ~40 USVs/month capacity; cash portion financed from cash on hand and existing credit.
- Seller restricted from transferring shares for 180 days; up to 70% transferable by day 365; earnout tied to share price and GARC/CHASER/COMET revenue.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-346904
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVEX
- cik: 0002096300
- company_name: AEVEX Corp.
- filed_at: 2026-08-12T20:18:21+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2096300/000119312526346904/0001193125-26-346904-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2096300/000119312526346904/d139310d8k.htm

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