Successfully seizing a great opportunity doesn’t happen by accident. It requires knowledge and leadership. Prior to writing a check, one needs due diligence and analysis in order to determine they are making a profitable investment.

A private equity firm was considering the acquisition of certain aircraft MRO assets located in Europe. The firm was against a tight deadline to determine the viability of the acquisition. The investment group turned to Rothers Capital for answers.

A client’s space launch vehicle development programme was behind schedule due to poor planning and unsatisfactory management. The client asked Rothers Strategy to provide programme management support with the hopes of achieving greater resource efficiency and recovering lost time on the production timeline.

A European aerospace and defence leader had developed a strong presence in Europe’s market for aerial vehicle electronics, missile components, and space launch vehicle systems. In contemplating further global growth, this organisation recognised the increasing reality of globalisation, brought about through the growth of a capable but low cost supply base in Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America. The client wanted an explanation of the merits and challenges of utilising these potential low‐cost sources and desired an analysis of how it would help or hinder their global expansion plans. Consequently, they contacted Rothers Strategy.

One of Rothers Tech’s clients, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace and defence industries, was under increasing pressure to reduce costs in order to remain competitive globally. Advanced material development and production costs are complex. The material technology is state of the art, strict standards are required, and the number of qualified suppliers is limited. The challenge was to develop practical sourcing strategies that worked with these constraints but delivered the essential savings.

A leading European entity was conducting breakthrough materials research and development that would fundamentally alter aerospace and defence technologies within the next 6-7 years. This programme’s R&D was exciting, but as with many organisations and institutions, budgets were tightening and the economy was shrinking. The entity lacked the financial means to continue.