MDA Space (MDA) Stock Lands $620M Deal to Grab Blue Canyon From RTX

TLDR

• MDA Space agreed to acquire Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX’s Raytheon unit for $620 million in cash.
• Blue Canyon has launched more than 85 spacecraft and has 3,500+ products currently operating in orbit.
• The deal adds over 400 employees and two manufacturing facilities in Denver, Colorado.
• MDA expects the acquisition to add roughly $3.5 billion to its opportunity pipeline.
• The transaction is expected to close by end of 2026 and be accretive to adjusted EBITDA and EPS in 2027.

MDA Space (MDA) has agreed to buy Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) from RTX’s Raytheon unit for $620 million in an all-cash deal. The Canadian space technology firm announced the acquisition on Friday morning.

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Blue Canyon Technologies is a spacecraft and satellite component manufacturer and mission services provider based in the United States. The company was founded in 2008 and has built a track record over 18 years.

BCT has launched more than 85 spacecraft and currently has over 3,500 products operating in orbit. That flight heritage is a core part of what MDA is paying for.

The deal brings MDA two manufacturing facilities in Denver, Colorado — a key hub for the space and aerospace industry. It also adds more than 400 employees to MDA’s workforce.

MDA CEO Mike Greenley said BCT’s technology, customer base, and local manufacturing capabilities complement the company’s existing business. He described it as an “ideal fit” for MDA’s expansion plans.

The acquisition is expected to add approximately $3.5 billion — around C$4.9 billion — to MDA’s opportunity pipeline. That’s a material boost for a company looking to grow its presence in the U.S. defense and government space market.

Accretion and Financials

MDA said the deal is expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS in 2027. BCT is already a profitable, cash-generating business, which limits the integration risk for MDA.

The transaction is fully financed through senior secured debt and is committed at signing. MDA expects 2026 pro forma leverage to land within its target range of 1.5x to 2.5x net debt to last twelve months adjusted EBITDA.

That leverage guidance will be watched closely by investors. Taking on debt for an acquisition of this size is a meaningful step for MDA, even with BCT generating cash.

Strategic Push Into U.S. Defense

MDA has made no secret of its ambitions in the U.S. government market. The BCT deal is a direct move to build a physical and operational footprint in the country.

Having manufacturing on U.S. soil matters when bidding on defense contracts. Local production capability and an established customer base can be key differentiators in that market.

RTX, the seller, is offloading BCT as part of ongoing portfolio management within its Raytheon business segment.

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close before the end of 2026. MDA said it will continue to evaluate its capital structure after the deal closes, depending on market conditions.

MDA Space trades on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MDA.

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