Airbus and Safran Agree to Acquire Tikehau Capital's Stake in Aubert & Duval

Baker McKenzie advised Airbus and Safran on the signing of an agreement to acquire the stake held by Tikehau Capital's aerospace and defense fund in Aubert & Duval. The acquisition will be equally split between Airbus and Safran, making them the sole co-shareholders. Aubert & Duval is a strategic French industrial player specializing in complex metallic materials for critical sectors like aerospace, defense, energy, and healthcare. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.