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Coherent Sells Aerospace and Defense Business to Advent International for $400 Million
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-08-15
Coherent Corp., a U.S.-based leader in photonics, has announced an agreement to divest its Aerospace and Defense division to the global private equity firm Advent International for $400 million.
The deal, disclosed on 13 August 2025, is part of Coherent’s strategic portfolio optimisation, enabling the company to focus on its core growth markets in datacenter, communications, and industrial photonics. Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce debt, with management projecting an immediate positive impact on earnings per share.
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What is Coherent Sells Aerospace and Defense Business to Advent International for $400 Million?
The deal, disclosed on 13 August 2025, is part of Coherent’s strategic portfolio optimisation, enabling the company to focus on its core growth markets in datacenter, communications, and industrial photonics.
Why does Coherent Sells Aerospace and Defense Business to Advent International for $400 Million matter for European defence?
Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce debt, with management projecting an immediate positive impact on earnings per share.
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