Precision Aerospace & Defense Group (PAD) investor relations material

Market drivers and industry outlook

• Record U.S. defense budgets and rising NATO GDP commitments are fueling long-term demand for aerospace manufacturing and sustainment, with EU defense spending up 62.8% from 2020–2025 and members moving toward ≥2% GDP targets.

• Fleet modernization, aging aircraft, and OEM constraints are driving sustained MRO growth, while space is the fastest-growing defense domain, with global rocket launches increasing 25%+ from 2024–2025.

Business overview and capabilities

• Projected FY'26 pro-forma revenue is $130.8M with $25.2M EBITDA, diversified across engineering & sustainment (8%), precision manufacturing (48%), and non-destructive testing (44%).

• The group serves commercial aviation (50%), aerospace & defense (31%), and space & energy (19%) markets, with over 250 employees and 10+ OEM customers.

• Integrated engineering, manufacturing, and NDT services are supported by AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, with a nationwide footprint near key customers and military sites.

Growth strategy and M&A

• Strategic growth levers include expanding customer relationships, scaling core services, and acquiring advanced technologies such as hypersonics and additive manufacturing.

• M&A targets are founder-owned, profitable businesses with complementary capabilities, with 2–3 acquisitions expected to close annually from a pipeline of 100–120 evaluated targets.

• Organic initiatives focus on strategic pricing, intercompany selling, lean manufacturing, and consolidated sourcing to drive efficiency and margin improvement.