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Willkie Advises Karman Space & Defense on Acquisition of Five Axis Industries
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Willkie Advises Karman Space & Defense on Acquisition of Five Axis Industries
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October 31, 2025
Willkie represented Karman Space & Defense (NYSE: KRMN), a leader in the rapid design, development and production of critical, next-generation system solutions for launch vehicle, satellite, spacecraft, missile defense, hypersonic and UAS customers, in its acquisition of Five Axis Industries, a leading supplier of advanced engine subsystems for major commercial space programs.
On October 30, Karman Space & Defense announced that it acquired Five Axis, a rapidly growing leader in the engineering and manufacturing of specialized nozzle and fuel systems for launch vehicle engines. Karman increased its existing Term Loan B to finance the acquisition. Willkie also acted as financing counsel to Karman.
Willkie previously represented Karman in numerous transactions, including its recent acquisitions of Industrial Solid Propulsions and Metal Technology Inc., as well its initial public offering earlier this year.
The Willkie corporate team was led by partner Brandon McCoy with associates Omar Shariff, Morgan Butkus and R. Connor Brown. Partner Andres Mena and associates Robert Mostek, Lindsey Girkin and Montgomery Nelson advised on financing aspects of the transaction.
On October 30, Karman Space & Defense announced that it acquired Five Axis, a rapidly growing leader in the engineering and manufacturing of specialized nozzle and fuel systems for launch vehicle engines. Karman increased its existing Term Loan B to finance the acquisition. Willkie also acted as financing counsel to Karman.
Willkie previously represented Karman in numerous transactions, including its recent acquisitions of Industrial Solid Propulsions and Metal Technology Inc., as well its initial public offering earlier this year.
The Willkie corporate team was led by partner Brandon McCoy with associates Omar Shariff, Morgan Butkus and R. Connor Brown. Partner Andres Mena and associates Robert Mostek, Lindsey Girkin and Montgomery Nelson advised on financing aspects of the transaction.
Brandon S. McCoy Partner Corporate & Financial Services Dallas [email protected] +1 214 233 4512
Omar Shariff Associate Corporate & Financial Services Houston [email protected] +1 713 510 1709
Morgan Butkus Associate Corporate & Financial Services Dallas [email protected] +1 214 233 4514
R. Connor Brown Associate Corporate & Financial Services Houston [email protected] +1 713 510 1759
Andres C. Mena Partner Finance New York [email protected] +1 212 728 8299
Robert J. Mostek Associate Finance Chicago [email protected] +1 312 728 9024
Lindsey Girkin Associate Finance New York [email protected] +1 212 728 3576
Montgomery Nelson Associate Finance New York [email protected] +1 212 728 3890
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