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Kingswood Capital Management Enters Into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Safran Passenger Innovations
LOS ANGELES, December 10, 2025--Kingswood Capital Management, LP (together with its affiliates, "Kingswood") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Safran Passenger Innovations ("SPI" or the "Company") from Safran, an international high-tech company operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. SPI is a leading global provider of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines and airplane manufacturers worldwide. Matt Smith will conti
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