Deal facts
- Buyer
- SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited
- Target
- Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 11 November 2025
- Status
- Cleared
- Sector
- Logistics & Transport
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- Not stated
Sources
SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited has agreed to acquire Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited in a strategic acquisition within the transport sector. The deal was announced on 11 November 2025, with the transaction reported as completed on 15 May 2025. The target company operates from the United Kingdom, and the specific financial terms of the exchange were not disclosed in the available records. No details regarding the consideration type or the exact valuation were provided to the public.
This transaction represents a significant consolidation within the UK helicopter services market, bringing two major players under a single ownership structure. The acquisition allows the buyer to expand its operational footprint and asset base in the transport industry. The deal has received all necessary regulatory clearances and is now considered fully executed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
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SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited to acquire Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited
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