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TransDigm Snaps Up Defense Electronics Maker Stellant for $960 Million

MarketDash Editorial Team
3 hours ago
TransDigm Group is acquiring Stellant Systems for $960 million in cash, adding a high-powered electronics maker to its growing stable of proprietary aerospace and defense businesses.

TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG) announced Wednesday it has struck a deal to acquire Stellant Systems, Inc. for roughly $960 million in cash, deepening its bench in defense electronics with a company that checks all the right boxes for TransDigm's playbook.

The transaction includes certain tax benefits and keeps TransDigm focused squarely on what it does best: buying companies that make proprietary aerospace and military components that customers can't easily replace.

Stellant, based in Torrance, California, designs and manufactures high-power electronic components used across defense, space, and aerospace platforms. Think specialized equipment that goes into long-lived systems where switching suppliers isn't exactly trivial.

Why This Deal Makes Sense

Here's where it gets interesting. Nearly half of Stellant's revenue flows from aftermarket sales, which is music to TransDigm's ears. The aftermarket segment offers recurring demand and the kind of pricing power that makes CFOs smile. Stellant's largely proprietary products are embedded in platforms that stick around for decades, making this acquisition a textbook fit for TransDigm's existing portfolio.

TransDigm CEO Mike Lisman didn't hide his enthusiasm: "We are excited to have an agreement to acquire Stellant. The company's highly engineered, proprietary products generate significant aftermarket revenue and fit well with our long-standing business strategy." He emphasized that the deal aligns with the company's long-term value creation objectives.

For context, TransDigm held cash and cash equivalents of $2.808 billion as of September 2025, so the company has plenty of firepower for this kind of move.

Stellant's Growth Trajectory

Stellant currently employs roughly 950 people spread across four U.S. manufacturing facilities and expects to pull in about $300 million in revenue this year. Keith Barclay, CEO of Stellant Systems, struck an optimistic tone: "Stellant has never been stronger than it is today," pointing to operational improvements and a robust product pipeline as reasons for confidence.

The company has been owned by Arlington Capital Partners, and managing partner Peter Manos clearly views the exit as a win. He said Stellant exemplifies how an IP-rich carve-out can be transformed into a valuable platform through sustained investment in talent, research and development, product expansion, and manufacturing scale.

Manos called the process "a remarkable journey" and highlighted the work alongside CEO Barclay and the management team to build Stellant into what he described as a highly attractive asset with potential "multi-generation legacy." He added that TransDigm represents an ideal long-term owner, noting that its interest in partnering with Stellant underscores the company's strength and importance as a trusted supplier to customers.

What Comes Next

The acquisition still needs U.S. regulatory approvals and must clear the usual closing conditions. If all goes according to plan, the deal should wrap up sometime in 2026.

TransDigm shares were up 1.05% at $1,330.26 at the time of the announcement on Wednesday.

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TransDigm Snaps Up Defense Electronics Maker Stellant for $960 Million

MarketDash Editorial Team
3 hours ago
TransDigm Group is acquiring Stellant Systems for $960 million in cash, adding a high-powered electronics maker to its growing stable of proprietary aerospace and defense businesses.

TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG) announced Wednesday it has struck a deal to acquire Stellant Systems, Inc. for roughly $960 million in cash, deepening its bench in defense electronics with a company that checks all the right boxes for TransDigm's playbook.

The transaction includes certain tax benefits and keeps TransDigm focused squarely on what it does best: buying companies that make proprietary aerospace and military components that customers can't easily replace.

Stellant, based in Torrance, California, designs and manufactures high-power electronic components used across defense, space, and aerospace platforms. Think specialized equipment that goes into long-lived systems where switching suppliers isn't exactly trivial.

Why This Deal Makes Sense

Here's where it gets interesting. Nearly half of Stellant's revenue flows from aftermarket sales, which is music to TransDigm's ears. The aftermarket segment offers recurring demand and the kind of pricing power that makes CFOs smile. Stellant's largely proprietary products are embedded in platforms that stick around for decades, making this acquisition a textbook fit for TransDigm's existing portfolio.

TransDigm CEO Mike Lisman didn't hide his enthusiasm: "We are excited to have an agreement to acquire Stellant. The company's highly engineered, proprietary products generate significant aftermarket revenue and fit well with our long-standing business strategy." He emphasized that the deal aligns with the company's long-term value creation objectives.

For context, TransDigm held cash and cash equivalents of $2.808 billion as of September 2025, so the company has plenty of firepower for this kind of move.

Stellant's Growth Trajectory

Stellant currently employs roughly 950 people spread across four U.S. manufacturing facilities and expects to pull in about $300 million in revenue this year. Keith Barclay, CEO of Stellant Systems, struck an optimistic tone: "Stellant has never been stronger than it is today," pointing to operational improvements and a robust product pipeline as reasons for confidence.

The company has been owned by Arlington Capital Partners, and managing partner Peter Manos clearly views the exit as a win. He said Stellant exemplifies how an IP-rich carve-out can be transformed into a valuable platform through sustained investment in talent, research and development, product expansion, and manufacturing scale.

Manos called the process "a remarkable journey" and highlighted the work alongside CEO Barclay and the management team to build Stellant into what he described as a highly attractive asset with potential "multi-generation legacy." He added that TransDigm represents an ideal long-term owner, noting that its interest in partnering with Stellant underscores the company's strength and importance as a trusted supplier to customers.

What Comes Next

The acquisition still needs U.S. regulatory approvals and must clear the usual closing conditions. If all goes according to plan, the deal should wrap up sometime in 2026.

TransDigm shares were up 1.05% at $1,330.26 at the time of the announcement on Wednesday.