Cerberus Announces Agreement to Sell Resonant Sciences to Joby Aviation
Key Highlights
- ➤Joby Aviation (JOBY) to acquire Resonant Sciences from Cerberus-managed funds under definitive agreement.
- ➤Resonant will become Joby’s dedicated defense business and retain the Resonant Sciences name after closing.
- ➤Transaction expected to close in first half of 2027, subject to customary conditions and regulatory reviews.
- ➤Resonant expanded manufacturing capacity and nearly doubled its highly-skilled technical workforce since Cerberus invested in 2023.
- ➤Resonant advanced radar, navigation, and communications technologies from research and development into production-ready offerings.
- ➤Resonant develops advanced RF mission systems for U.S. national security customers across land, sea, air, and space domains.
- ➤Cerberus-managed funds invested in Resonant in 2023 through its Supply Chain platform.
Expert Statements
Michael Palmer, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Supply Chain at Cerberus
“Resonant has built a differentiated business with critical technology for national security.”
Michael Palmer, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Supply Chain at Cerberus
“Together with Micah and the Resonant team, we focused on strengthening the operations needed to scale.”
Michael Palmer, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Supply Chain at Cerberus
“Over the past three years, we expanded manufacturing capacity, advanced key technologies into production, and deepened relationships with customers.”
Michael Palmer, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Supply Chain at Cerberus
“We are proud of what we have accomplished together and believe Joby is exceptionally well-positioned to support Resonant’s next phase of growth and success.”
J. Micah North, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Resonant Sciences
“Cerberus understood what makes Resonant different—our culture, our focus on the warfighter, and our drive to move quickly and solve difficult problems.”
J. Micah North, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Resonant Sciences
“Their partnership enabled us to preserve our agility and mission focus while building the operational foundation to execute more programs at scale.”
J. Micah North, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Resonant Sciences
“As we prepare to join Joby, we look forward to building on that momentum and continuing to deliver for our customers on their most important programs.”
Cerberus Announces Agreement to Sell Resonant Sciences to Joby Aviation
NEW YORK and DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerberus Capital Management ("Cerberus"), a global alternative investment advisor, today announced that certain funds and accounts have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Joby Aviation, Inc. ("Joby") will acquire Resonant Sciences ("Resonant" or the "Company"), a leading aerospace and defense technology company and developer and manufacturer of advanced radar, navigation, and communication technology.
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