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Valuations in Aerospace & Defense: What Really Drives the Price? w/ Bill Alderman
Most people think valuations come down to simple formulas: EBITDA multiples, discounted cash flows, and comps. The reality in aerospace and defense is far more complex.
That’s the reason so many owners and even investors misunderstand how acquisitions actually work in this industry.
The truth is, not every buyer values the same business the same way. A small private buyer focuses on what they can finance. A mid-sized family-owned firm is driven by IRR and payback ratios.
Large public companies move based on stock price and accretion. And private equity? Despite having the cash, they often…
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