Airbus Buys Astrium -

Seeking to optimize costs and improve profit margins, EADS reorganized into three distinct divisions: Airbus (commercial aircraft), Airbus Helicopters , and Airbus Defence and Space .

The transition of into Airbus was not a traditional external acquisition, but rather a strategic internal consolidation within the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) . airbus buys astrium

While the branding changed, the legal and corporate structures initially remained intact to ensure no disruption to existing customer contracts or operations. Seeking to optimize costs and improve profit margins,

EADS (the parent company of both Airbus and Astrium) acquired BAE Systems' 25% stake in Astrium for approximately €84 million, becoming its sole owner . becoming its sole owner .