Transaction Structure
- Divestment: AXISCADES is divesting its Aerospace Engineering Services business to Akkodis
- Ownership Transfer: Structured in two tranches - Akkodis to acquire 51% controlling interest in first tranche, remaining 49% to be acquired in next 24 to 30 months
- Consideration: Pro-rated to ownership transferred at each stage
- Business Scope: Design, engineering analysis, certification support and lifecycle engineering services for global aerospace OEMs
Regulatory and Timing Details
- Regulatory Status: Subject to customary regulatory clearances and competition law approvals
- Expected Closing: Tranche 1 closing expected in Q3 FY27 (October 2026 to December 2026)
- Board Approval: Board of Directors approved the transaction at meeting held on June 12, 2026
Strategic Transformation
This transaction completes AXISCADES' strategic Engineering Services Divestment Programme, transforming the company from a services-led organisation into a proprietary products and IP-focused manufacturing platform. The company will now be structured around four strategic growth pillars:
1. Aerospace Manufacturing, SCM and MRO - at DAC, MAC and DAL facilities, supplying global Tier-1 OEMs across commercial, regional and dual-use aerospace programmes
2. AXISCADES Aerospace & Technologies Private Limited (ACAT) - wholly owned subsidiary focused on Defence Manufacturing, Strategic Electronics and System Integration for Atmanirbhar Bharat priorities
3. XiDA Inc - US-driven Electronics and Semiconductor platform focused on AI-native engineering, semiconductor design enablement, and next generation electronic systems (integrating Mistral ESAI division and ACTL AI team)
4. Space Division - newly established division focused on satellite bus manufacturing and related system integration for Indian and global commercial space opportunity
Financial Implications and Use of Proceeds
- Funding Purpose: Proceeds will fully fund the Company's Power 930 growth plan
- Power 930 Target: Approximately ₹9,000 crore revenue and approximately ₹960 crore PAT by FY2030
- Deployment Areas:
- Capacity expansion, certification and tooling investments at DAC, MAC and DAL aerospace manufacturing facilities
- Establishment of new Space division satellite bus manufacturing infrastructure in FY27
- Strategic acquisitions pipeline in Aerospace and ESAI segments for FY27 and FY28 deployment
- Investments in Defence Manufacturing and Integration capabilities through ACAT
- Balance sheet strengthening and strategic optionality through FY27 transition year
Transition Arrangements
- Transition Period: 18 to 24 months with bilateral customer-footprint support and transitional services agreement
- Joint Venture Structure: AXISCADES retains 49% economic interest during transition period (24-30 months between tranches)
- Strategic Benefits: Access to Akkodis' global customer relationships, potential commercial opportunities, and transitional services for systems, certifications and employee continuity
Advisors and Contacts
- Financial Advisor: Lincoln International (exclusive sell-side)
- Tax Advisor: BDO (transaction structuring and tax)
- Legal Advisor: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM)
- Investor Relations: Mukund Santhanam (Chief Growth & Strategy Officer), Akash Pandey
Forward-Looking Statements
The disclosure contains forward-looking statements regarding strategic plans, financial expectations, transaction structure, deployment of proceeds, regulatory clearances, and transitional arrangements. Actual outcomes may differ materially from expectations.
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