M&A Deal Summary

Architect Equity Acquires Aeromatrix Composites

On August 31, 2020, private equity firm Architect Equity acquired aerospace company Aeromatrix Composites from AAR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Architect Equity’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Architect Equity’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Architect Equity’s 2nd transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-08-31
Target Aeromatrix Composites
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Architect Equity
Sellers(s) AAR
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Aeromatrix Composites

Clearwater, Florida, United States
Aeromatrix Composites is an aerospace & defense composites supplier with capabilities to support complex customer requirements throughout all phases of design, engineering, manufacturing and aftermarket support. Aeromatrix Composites is based in Clearwater, Flordia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Architect Equity

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2017
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Architect Equity is a private equity firm focused on buyouts of mid-sized to large companies with revenues of $50 to $750 million. The Firm has a preference for North American businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, offering mission-critical products/services with recurring revenues in defensible markets. Prospective transaction situations include corporate divestitures, special situations, and privately-owned companies seeking a transition. Architect Equity was formed in 2017 and is based in El Segundo, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 4
State (Florida) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 6
Year (2020) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-05 Solution Net Systems

Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

Solution Net Systems is a global supplier of automated logistic systems and automated supply solutions. SNS develops industrial automation supply solutions of all sizes in industries including e-commerce, food, pharmaceutical, postal, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and transportation and distribution. Solution Net Systems was formed in 1971 and is based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-05 Mail Group

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Mail Group is a full-service mail delivery provider handling business-critical mail, packets, parcels, and publications from customers located throughout North America and elsewhere. With extensive postal resources, experienced staff, and a variety of in-house services, TMG provides creative, customized, cost-effective delivery solutions with personalized customer care. Mail Group was founded in 1981 and is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

AAR

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1951
Sector Aerospace
Employees5,000
Revenue 2.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to AAR's corporate headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Entrance to AAR's corporate headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois.

AAR is a provider of aerospace products and services to commercial airlines, government agencies, and original equipment manufacturers. AAR was founded in 1951 and is based in Wood Dale, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector (Aerospace) 4 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-14 Sonic Aviation

Miami, Florida, United States

Sonic Aviation is an aircraft paint stripping and washing business located at Miami International Airport. Sonic’s strip and wash services includes ground support equipment (GSE).

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-21 Triumph Group - Product Support business

Pennsylvania, United States

Triumph Group's Product Support business is a global provider of specialized maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities for critical aircraft components in the commercial and defense markets.

Buy $725M
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