# VSE Corporation to acquire Desser Aerospace

VSE Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Desser Aerospace, a global aftermarket solutions provider of specialty distribution and MRO services for aviation. The acquisition is expected to close within 90 days, subject to regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-05-04
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: aircraft tires and tubes, brakes, batteries, MRO services
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [The Loar Group](https://endata.com/companies/26214.md) (partner)
- [VSE Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/32113.md) (acquirer)
- [VSE Aviation](https://endata.com/companies/49976.md) (acquirer)
- [Desser Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/70100.md) (target)

## Sources

- [ir.vsecorp.com](https://ir.vsecorp.com/news/press-releases/detail/326/vse-corporation-partners-with-the-loar-group-to-acquire), 2023-05-04: "This transaction fits well within the Company’s recently announced strategic priorities and focus on higher-growth, higher-margin aftermarket services and solutions."
- [vseaviation.com](https://www.vseaviation.com/news/vse-aviation-and-loar-group-to-acquire-desser-aerospace), 2023-05-04: "We are pleased to announce that VSE Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Desser Holding Company LLC."
- [ainonline.com](https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2023-05-05/vse-acquire-desser-aerospace), 2023-05-05: "The acquisition supports our tip-to-tail aircraft distribution and MRO services strategy and provides VSE access to the highly fragmented commercial, business aviation, and general aviation aftermarkets."

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