Woodward Completes Acquisition of Safran’s North American Electromechanical Actuation Business
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) has completed its acquisition of Safran's Electronics & Defense electromechanical actuation business in North America. The acquisition encompasses operations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, including intellectual property, assets, talent, and long-term customer agreements.
A key component of the acquisition is the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation (HSTA) systems for the Airbus A350, representing one of the most advanced electromechanical control technologies in commercial aviation. The deal also includes various electromechanical products and electronic control units for commercial and business aircraft applications.
While the financial terms remain undisclosed due to the transaction not being materially significant, the acquisition aligns with Woodward's aerospace growth strategy and enhances its capabilities in primary flight controls.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) ha completato l'acquisizione del settore elettromeccanico di attuazione di elettronica e difesa di Safran in Nord America. L'acquisizione comprende le operazioni negli Stati Uniti, Messico e Canada, includendo proprietà intellettuale, beni, personale e accordi di lungo termine con i clienti.
Un elemento chiave dell'acquisizione sono i sistemi di attuazione del trim dello stabilizzatore orizzontale (HSTA) per l'Airbus A350, che rappresentano una delle tecnologie di controllo elettromeccanico più avanzate nell'aviazione commerciale. L'accordo include inoltre vari prodotti elettromeccanici e unità di controllo elettronico per applicazioni in aeromobili commerciali e business.
Pur non essendo stati resi noti i termini finanziari, poiché la transazione non è materialmente significativa, l'acquisizione è in linea con la strategia di crescita aerospaziale di Woodward e potenzia le sue capacità nei controlli di volo primari.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) ha completado la adquisición del negocio de actuación electromecánica de Electrónica y Defensa de Safran en Norteamérica. La adquisición abarca operaciones en Estados Unidos, México y Canadá, incluyendo propiedad intelectual, activos, talento y acuerdos a largo plazo con clientes.
Un componente clave de la adquisición son los sistemas de actuación del trim del estabilizador horizontal (HSTA) para el Airbus A350, que representan una de las tecnologías de control electromecánico más avanzadas en la aviación comercial. El acuerdo también incluye diversos productos electromecánicos y unidades de control electrónico para aplicaciones en aeronaves comerciales y de negocios.
Aunque los términos financieros no se han revelado por no ser materialmente significativos, la adquisición se alinea con la estrategia de crecimiento aeroespacial de Woodward y mejora sus capacidades en controles primarios de vuelo.
우드워드(NASDAQ: WWD)는 사프란의 북미 전자 및 방위 전기기계 구동 사업부를 인수 완료했습니다. 이번 인수에는 미국, 멕시코, 캐나다에서의 운영, 지적 재산권, 자산, 인재, 장기 고객 계약이 포함됩니다.
인수의 핵심 요소는 에어버스 A350용 수평 안정판 트림 구동 시스템(HSTA)으로, 이는 상업 항공 분야에서 가장 진보된 전기기계 제어 기술 중 하나입니다. 이번 거래에는 상업용 및 비즈니스 항공기용 다양한 전기기계 제품과 전자 제어 장치도 포함됩니다.
재무 조건은 거래가 중요하지 않아 공개되지 않았지만, 이번 인수는 우드워드의 항공우주 성장 전략과 일치하며 주요 비행 제어 역량을 강화합니다.
Woodward (NASDAQ : WWD) a finalisé l'acquisition de l'activité d'actionnement électromécanique d'Électronique & Défense de Safran en Amérique du Nord. L'acquisition couvre les opérations aux États-Unis, au Mexique et au Canada, incluant la propriété intellectuelle, les actifs, les talents et les contrats clients à long terme.
Un élément clé de cette acquisition est le système d'actionnement de la compensation de l'empennage horizontal (HSTA) pour l'Airbus A350, représentant l'une des technologies de contrôle électromécanique les plus avancées dans l'aviation commerciale. L'accord comprend également divers produits électromécaniques et unités de contrôle électronique pour des applications sur avions commerciaux et d'affaires.
Bien que les termes financiers restent confidentiels, car la transaction n'est pas significative d'un point de vue matériel, cette acquisition s'inscrit dans la stratégie de croissance aérospatiale de Woodward et renforce ses capacités en commandes de vol primaires.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) hat die Übernahme des elektromechanischen Aktuatorgeschäfts von Safran Electronics & Defense in Nordamerika abgeschlossen. Die Übernahme umfasst die Aktivitäten in den USA, Mexiko und Kanada sowie geistiges Eigentum, Vermögenswerte, Talente und langfristige Kundenverträge.
Ein zentraler Bestandteil der Übernahme sind die Horizontalstabilisator-Trimm-Aktuatorsysteme (HSTA) für den Airbus A350, die zu den fortschrittlichsten elektromechanischen Steuerungstechnologien in der kommerziellen Luftfahrt zählen. Der Deal beinhaltet zudem verschiedene elektromechanische Produkte und elektronische Steuereinheiten für den Einsatz in Verkehrs- und Geschäftsflugzeugen.
Obwohl die finanziellen Details nicht bekannt gegeben wurden, da die Transaktion nicht wesentlich ist, entspricht die Übernahme Woodwards Wachstumsstrategie im Luftfahrtbereich und stärkt die Fähigkeiten im Bereich der primären Flugsteuerungen.
- Strategic expansion of electromechanical actuation portfolio
- Acquisition of advanced HSTA technology for Airbus A350
- Enhancement of primary flight controls capabilities
- Geographic expansion across US, Mexico, and Canada
- Secured long-term customer agreements
- Financial terms not disclosed, indicating relatively small transaction size
- Integration costs and risks with new operations across three countries
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Woodward strengthens aerospace position through strategic acquisition of Safran's electromechanical actuation business, enhancing widebody program content.
Woodward's completed acquisition of Safran's North American electromechanical actuation business represents a strategic expansion of its aerospace portfolio, particularly strengthening its position in mission-critical flight control systems. The centerpiece of this acquisition—the A350 Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation (HSTA) system—is among the most sophisticated electromechanical control technologies in commercial aviation, responsible for precise aircraft stabilization during flight.
This transaction aligns perfectly with the industry's evolution toward more electric aircraft architectures. By acquiring these high-value control systems, Woodward increases its content per aircraft on the successful A350 program while diversifying its customer base with additional Airbus exposure—traditionally Boeing has been a major customer for Woodward. The long-term customer agreements included in the deal provide revenue stability and visibility.
Though deemed not financially material at present, this acquisition represents important technological capability enhancement. Electromechanical actuation is gradually replacing traditional hydraulic systems in modern aircraft designs, offering weight savings, improved reliability, and reduced maintenance requirements. This positions Woodward favorably for next-generation aircraft programs where more-electric architectures will be dominant.
The integration of Safran's operations across the United States, Mexico, and Canada also provides Woodward with additional manufacturing capacity and technical talent during a period when aerospace supply chains remain constrained. This move strengthens Woodward's competitive position against peers like Moog and Parker Aerospace in the growing market for electric actuation systems.
Industry-leading electromechanical actuation portfolio adds to Woodward’s shipset content for widebody programs and expands strategic position for next generation aircraft
FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a global leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, announced today it has completed its acquisition of Safran’s Electronics & Defense electromechanical actuation business based in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The acquisition, first announced in December 2024, includes intellectual property, operations assets, talent, and long-term customer agreements, including those for Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation (HSTA) systems for aircraft stabilization to support safe and efficient flight, notably used for the Airbus A350.
The A350 HSTA, a key product within the acquired portfolio, represents one of the most advanced electromechanical control technologies in large commercial aviation. The transaction also includes other electromechanical products and electronic control units with a portfolio of commercial and business aircraft applications.
“This acquisition expands our electromechanical actuation portfolio and is an important element of our Aerospace growth strategy. We are excited to welcome our new team members,” said Chip Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward. “We continue to focus our investments on products that have potential to create the most value for our customers and shareholders. The A350 HSTA and the other added technologies fit very well into our electromechanical and electronic controls capabilities and enhance our pedigree with primary flight controls on commercial and business aircraft.”
Our teams will now work to ensure the integration process supports an efficient transition for team members and for customers.
This acquisition was made in the ordinary course of business. It is not financially material, and therefore the financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed at this time. Additional information, if any, will be disclosed in upcoming periodic reports, in compliance with applicable rules.
About Woodward, Inc.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. Woodward is a global company headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Visit our website at www.woodward.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements that relate to the acquisition by Woodward of Safran’s Electronics & Defense electromechanical actuation business based in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, including the integration efforts, and the anticipated benefits of the transaction as well as Woodward’s investments and investment strategy. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the transaction, including the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer than anticipated to be realized and the risk that the integration of the newly acquired business into Woodward will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected, as well as the factors described in Woodward's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
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