# Safran launches $9 billion bid for Zodiac Aerospace

French aero engine maker Safran launched an agreed $9 billion bid for seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace to create the world's third-largest aerospace supplier. The deal includes a cash offer of 29.47 euros per share, a 26% premium, with controlling family shareholders folding their shares into a subsequent merger.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-06
- Where: France
- Value: $9.00B (8.50B EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: aircraft seats, aero engines
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md) (acquirer)
- [Zodiac Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/16238.md) (target)

## Sources

- [theedgemalaysia.com](https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/frances-safran-launches-us9-bil-agreed-bid-zodiac-aerospace), 2026-11-06: "French aero engine maker Safran on Thursday launched a US$9 billion agreed bid for seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace to create the world's third-largest aerospace supplier as the industry bulks up to tackle record high output plans."

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