Financial Advisory for Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense
Combining investment banking and industry expertise, Seabury Capital delivers teams with outstanding depth to analyze complex situations and provide the best possible advice and transaction outcome for our clients.
A recognized leader in aviation, aerospace, and defense advisory
Seabury Corporate Finance, a division of Seabury Capital, is a leading independent corporate finance and strategic advisory firm focused on the aviation, aerospace, and defense sectors. Operating from offices in New York and London, we provide global coverage to our clients. Our services include sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, equity and debt financing, strategic reviews and valuations, acquisition target mapping, and due diligence support.
Our clients span A&D OEMs, Tier 1-3 suppliers, operators, SMEs, and financial investors. The team brings decades of experience across its coverage sectors, with backgrounds in financial services, private equity, corporate strategy, and technology and engineering. This collective expertise enables us to deliver optimal advisory and transaction outcomes for our clients.
With over 90 years of combined experience in A&D and corporate finance amongst the senior team, our deep industry knowledge and extensive networks allow us to manage processes efficiently and achieve superior results. On the buy-side, we advise financial sponsors and strategic investors on sourcing and evaluating targets, conducting diligence, and negotiating terms through closing.
Established in 2010 to expand Seabury Capital’s service offering, the franchise has grown into a recognized leader across its coverage segments and product types.
Seabury Corporate Finance’s Capabilities
The Seabury Corporate Finance team has extensive transaction experience across the aviation, aerospace and defense sectors.
Aviation, Aerospace,
and Defense Specialists
Seabury’s team brings leading industry expertise, built through extensive transaction experience, across the many sub-segments of a complex, global industry.
Airframe and Engine Manufacturing
- Composites and Metallics
- Aerostructures
- Engine Components
- Wiring and Insulation
Components and Sub-Systems
- Actuators / Landing Gears
- Wheels and Brakes
- Avionics
- Power Generation
- Connectors, Valves and Pumps
MRO and Aftermarket Services
- Airframe Maintenance
- Engine Maintenance
- Component and Line Maintenance
- USM and Distribution
- Cabin Retrofits and Engineering
Aircraft Interiors
- IFEC and Connectivity
- Seating
- Monuments and Thermoplastics
- Lighting and Trim
Airport Services
- Fixed-Based Operators
- Ground Handling Services
- Ground Support Equipment
- Catering
- Cargo Management
Specialty Operators, Business Aviation, and Lessors
- Helicopter and Specialty Operators
- Business Aviation
- Aircraft Lessors
- Engine Lessors
Defense
- Defence Electronics
- Sensors and Optronics
- UAV and Counter-UAV Systems
- Naval Systems
- Underwater Technology
Government Services and Technology Solutions
- Government Services
- Security Services
- Intelligence and Cyber Systems
- AI Solutions
Space Systems and Infrastructure
- Space Launchers and Propulsion
- Space Systems / Ground Systems
- Geospatial Sensors and Software
- Telecommunications
Selected Experience
M&A (Buy-Side and Sell-Side)
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of defence electronics manufacturer
Pending
Financial advisor to
on the sale of its US aircraft reconfiguration business to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of German interiors manufacturer
Financial advisor to
on the sale of its line maintenance division to
Strategic advisor to
North American Buyer
US A&D corporate on the acquisition of a European manufacturer of military components
Anonymous
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of US interiors specialist
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of Italian galley equipment specialist
Strategic advisor to
on the acquisition of Spanish defence electronics manufacturer
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of air cargo products manufacturer
Strategic advisor to
on the acquisition of the UltraLYNX product line from Ultra PCS /
Financial advisor to
on the sale of its military mast manufacturer Mastsystem Oy to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of US-based aerospace lighting manufacturer
Financial advisor to
on the sale of base maintenance specialist SR Technics Malta Ltd to
Strategic advisor to
on the acquisition of GKN Aerospace Portsmouth
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of line maintenance group
Financial advisor to
on the sale of its cabin solutions business to
Financial advisor to
on the sale of its cargo equipment business to
Financial advisor to
on the sale of its Geospatial Visual Information Solutions business to
Financial advisor to
on the sale of a 19-helicopter portfolio and associated leases to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of microwave components company
Financial advisor to
on the sale of European electronic systems manufacturer
to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of leading manufacturer of advanced occupant safety systems
Financial advisor to
on the sale of 5 safety critical electronics product lines to
Ontic
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of product lines from
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of French microelectronics and hyper-frequency technology
Financial advisor to
on the sale of rods and struts provider
to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of component provider for the defence aviation industry
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of US-based VIP helicopter charter operator
Financial advisor to
on the sale of military communication systems provider
to
Financial advisor to
on the sale of software engineering services provider
to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of US aero-engine MRO provider
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of aircraft seats manufacturer
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of European leader in general aviation distribution
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of French aircraft coating manufacturer
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of US manufacturer of aeroengines and superalloy components
Financial advisor to
Aftermarket consumables distributor on its sale to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of a portfolio of 21 narrowbody aircraft on lease from
Financial co-advisor to
on the sale of aftermarket services provider
to
Financial advisor to
on the acquisition of US aerostructures and complex components manufacturer
Lead financial advisor to
Manufacturer of IFE connectors on its sale to
Financial advisor to
Military target missile manufacturer on its sale to
Financial advisor to
In its acquisition of US-German aircraft seat belt manufacturer
Financial advisor to
In the sale of air cargo group Amerijet to
Financial advisor to
In its acquisition of the aerospace lavatory products division of
Financial advisor to
North American Buyer
in its acquisition of a stake in a UK-based subsea technology components supplier
Financial advisor to
Manufacturer of premium aircraft interior components in its sale to
Financial advisor to
In its acquisition of actuation systems manufacturer
Financial advisor to
in the sale of assets of ATLAS Hydrographic GmbH to
Financial advisor to
Swiss global aviation logistics group in its sale to
Equity and Debt Capital Raise
Financial advisor to
on arranging equity financing for a portfolio of Engines and APUs
Financial advisor to
on arranging senior debt financing for a portfolio of Engines and APUs
Financial advisor to
on the arrangement of senior secured growth financing
Financial advisor to
on its Series C capital raise to support the expansion of its laser communications business
Financial advisor to
Senior Management on strategic and fundraising considerations
Financial advisor to
on its structured cross-border financing for up to 6 special mission helicopters and aircraft from
Includes transactions advised by current Seabury team members at prior firms.
Our People
Oliver Althoff
MANAGING DIRECTOR - GLOBAL HEAD
- Oliver leads Seabury’s A&D investment banking practice globally, advising clients in the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense industries. Over the past two+ decades, Oliver has been a senior investment and corporate banker as well as corporate finance executive
- Prior to joining Seabury, Oliver held the financial officer role of Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets and Treasury for Waypoint Leasing, a global helicopter leasing company. Oliver was also a Director at CIT, originating and structuring financing solutions across the debt capital structure and supporting M&A advisory transactions
- Oliver received his B.A. Economics and M.P.A. in Political/Macro-Economy from Cornell University, and a M.B.A. in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Vincent Favier
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Vincent is an Executive Director in Seabury Capital’s Aviation, Aerospace and Defense (A&D) M&A team. His primary responsibility covers the execution of IB-related transactions across the A&D industry, encompassing all forms of M&A, capital raises, divestments, and restructurings, with a focus on France and the Benelux region
- He previously worked for Arcapita, a GCC-based global private equity fund, originating, executing as well as managing around US$2bn of AUM in Europe
- Vincent graduated from the University of Strasbourg (Accounting and Finance/Business Law), EDHEC Business School (Grande Ecole/Management) and the London School of Economics (Accounting and Finance). He also attended an executive program at Columbia Business School in New York
Mark Lees
DIRECTOR, HEAD OF DEFENSE
- Mark is a banking and corporate development executive with over 18 years’ experience in the A&D sector
- He was previously VP, Strategy and M&A for Cobham, a £2bn Aerospace and Defense group
- He holds an MBA (Distinction) from Imperial College Business School, a master’s degree in Aerospace Composites from Imperial College London and is a Chartered Engineer.
Carl Henning Krysl
DIRECTOR
- Carl covers Seabury’s Nordic and DACH region A&D clients, with particular expertise in several A&D subsectors including the aviation aftermarket
- He brings ~20 years of banking experience, most recently leading large-cap A&D sector coverage at Commerzbank before rejoining Seabury in 2023
- Previously, Carl spent multiple years at Seabury and other M&A boutiques across London and Germany, advising clients in A&D, aviation and industrials
Richard Yang
VICE PRESIDENT
- Richard joined Seabury Capital in 2019 and supports the investment banking team in deal execution across the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defence sectors through the preparation of financial analysis, company and industry research, and marketing materials
- Over the past 7 years, he has advised clients in various sub-sectors, most recently in the interiors and rotorcraft segments
Richard holds a BA in Economics and Cognitive Science from Dartmouth College and is a FINRA-registered representative with Series 79 and 63 designations
Get in touch.
For inquiries regarding our advisory services or to schedule a confidential consultation, please contact our team.
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