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Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, NEC · AADX

ipo trading trading NYSE 424B4

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. IPO research page with SEC filing history, offering status, deal terms, structured filing extracts, company news, and comparable IPO context. Latest filing: 424B4 on 2026-06-04. Current deal snapshot: exchange NYSE.

Filing Timeline

SEC EDGAR

424B4 priced

Final prospectus

Final prospectus filed after pricing with final deal terms.

First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.

Price $20.00 · 32,500,000 shares · Gross proceeds $650,000,000

Common Stock · Exchange NYSE · Ticker AADX · Over-allotment 4,875,000 · Underwriters Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, BofA Securities

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for space and defense sectors, with recent acquisitions expanding its capabilities in composite materials, deployable space technology, and satellite disposal systems. The company reported revenue growth driven by acquisitions and increased demand across all core markets, though net losses persist due to rising operational and interest expenses.

2026-06-04 · 0001193125-26-256356

8-A12B effective

Exchange Act registration

Registration filed to list the securities under the Exchange Act ahead of trading.

Follows DRS/A and registers the class of securities for exchange listing.

2026-06-03 · 0001193125-26-254478

CERT inactive

CERT

Pre-IPO filing captured from the SEC submission timeline.

Follows DRS in the pre-IPO sequence.

2026-06-03 · 0000876661-26-000497

EFFECT effective

SEC effectiveness notice

SEC declared the registration statement effective, allowing the offering to proceed.

First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.

2026-06-02 · 9999999995-26-001847

S-1/A amended

Amended registration statement

Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.

First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.

Range $18.00 to $21.00 · 32,500,000 shares

Common Stock · Exchange NYSE · Ticker AADX · Over-allotment 4,875,000 · Underwriters Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, BofA Securities

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for space and defense systems, with revenue growth driven by acquisitions and expansion. The company operates 11 facilities, focusing on mission-critical subsystems for Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation, and C5ISR. Pro forma revenue for 2025 reached $604.3M, though net losses persisted due to high indebtedness. The filing details tax adjustments, pro forma financials, and risks related to debt and tax attribute limitations.

2026-05-26 · 0001193125-26-237828

S-1 filed

Initial registration statement

Initial public filing submitted to start the SEC review process.

Follows DRS/A in the pre-IPO sequence.

Common Stock · Exchange New York Stock Exchange · Ticker AADX · Use of proceeds debt repayment, working capital, acquisitions, or selling stockholders with no issuer proceeds · Underwriters Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, BofA Securities

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock, with shares expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'AADX'. The company, which operates in aerospace and defense sectors, has undergone a corporate reorganization including a merger with Rotor Topco, LP and acquisitions of ICEL and NeXolve. Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. will remain a significant shareholder post-offering, and the company qualifies as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.

2026-05-08 · 0001193125-26-214254

CONFIDENTIAL-S1 filed

Confidential registration lead

Applied Aerospace & Defense's SEC draft states it was confidentially submitted on April 17, 2026. Reuters reported the public U.S. IPO filing on May 8. Reuters then reported on May 26 that the company was marketing 32.5 million shares at $18 to $21 for a valuation of up to about $3.59 billion, while the May 26 S-1/A showed NYSE ticker AADX.

public prospectus 2026-05-08

Range $18.00 to $21.00 · 32,500,000 shares · Gross proceeds $682,500,000

Common stock · Exchange NYSE · Ticker AADX · Underwriters Morgan Stanley, Jefferies

Applied Aerospace & Defense was in the SEC confidential draft process by April 17, publicly filed on May 8, and disclosed IPO range terms on May 26.

2026-04-17 · CONFIDENTIAL-E80086319A66DB7C8D8B

DRS/A amended

Amended draft registration statement

Updated draft registration filed before the public launch.

Updates the prior DRS filing.

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock, aiming to list on the [insert exchange] under the symbol "AADX." The offering follows a strategic merger and acquisition activity, including the recent acquisition of Consolidated Boring Inc. (CBI) on March 2, 2026, which is reflected in the unaudited pro forma financials. The company positions itself as a provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for space and defense sectors, with a focus on mission-critical subsystems. Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. will remain a significant shareholder post-offering, and the company qualifies as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.

2026-04-17 · 0001193125-26-161679

DRS filed

Draft registration statement

Draft registration filed confidentially before the public launch.

First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock, with an estimated price range and planned listing on a specified exchange. The company provides advanced manufacturing solutions for space and defense sectors, following a merger with Rotor Topco, LP and the acquisition of Consolidated Boring Inc. (CBI). The filing includes pro forma financial data reflecting these transactions and highlights its position as a critical supplier to major aerospace and defense contractors.

2026-03-16 · 0001193125-26-108654