M&A Deal Summary

AE Industrial Partners Acquires Applied Composites

On May 19, 2016, private equity firm AE Industrial Partners acquired manufacturer Applied Composites

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AE Industrial Partners’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is AE Industrial Partners’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AE Industrial Partners’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-05-19
Target Applied Composites
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) AE Industrial Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Janes Capital Partners, Inc.
Oaklins International, Inc. (Financial)

Target

Applied Composites

Dr. Lake Forest, California, United States
Applied Composites is a manufacturer of composite and metallic parts and tooling. Applied Composites is focused on the aerospace and defense, space, and niche and specialty automotive markets, providing high quality, cost-effective parts to these industrial segments. Applied Composites was founded in 2004 and is based in Dr. Lake Forest, California.

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Buyer

AE Industrial Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 6.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION
AE Industrial Partners' headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.
AE Industrial Partners' headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in aerospace and industrial companies. The Firm specifically looks for established, profitable companies in the aircraft propulsion (turbojet, turbofan and turboprop aircraft engines) and power generation (industrial turbines) industries, as well as the manufacture of OEM and replacement parts, and aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul. AE Industrial Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 35
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 22
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 7 of 35
Year (2016) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-04 Belcan

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Belcan is a provider of engineering project management and technical staffing solutions to a diverse spectrum of industries. Belcan was founded in 1958 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-08 Moeller Aerospace

Wixom, Michigan, United States

Moeller Aerospace manufactures highly engineered, flight-critical jet engine components including flow-path hardware such as turbine blades and nozzles. Moeller has become a recognized industry leader in the precision machining of many materials including nickel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, and super alloys in wrought, forged and cast form. Moeller also designs and produces a proprietary fastening technology through its Click-Loc and FlexThread fastener lines. Moeller Aerospace was founded in 1949 and is based in Wixom, Michigan.

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