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Avincis Acquires Australian Helicopters Pty

On September 1, 2010, Avincis acquired aerospace company Australian Helicopters Pty from Archer Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Avincis’ 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Avincis’ 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-09-01
Target Australian Helicopters Pty
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Avincis
Sellers(s) Archer Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Australian Helicopters Pty

Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Australian Helicopters is a large twin engine vehicles providing services to regional governments and large corporate customers. Helicopters are customised for specific applications including emergency medical and rescue services, aerial surveillance and response, marine pilot transfer, fire fighting and news and television. Archer has partnered with senior management to capitalize on growth opportunities within the industry.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Avincis

Alicante, Spain
Category Company
Founded 1965
Sector Transportation
Employees2,400
Revenue 500M EUR (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Grupo Inaer (www.grupoinaer.com) is consolidating its leadership in the emergency and mission critical European helicopter services market both by reinforcing organic growth in the domestic market and by implementing selective international bolt-on acquisitions. The company operates as a concession business with strong sales visibility.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Australia M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2010 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Archer Capital

Dawes Point, Australia
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 2.5B AUD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Archer Capital is an independent private equity firm that targets buyout opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. Archer looks for growth companies with strong market positions. Archer prefers majority investment positions. The Firm will not invest in real estate or businesses with unproven technology. Archer Capital was formed in 1997 and is based in Dawes Point, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 29
Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 16
Country: Australia M&A 11 of 24
Year: 2010 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-08-02 Ausfuel Pty.

Berrimah, NT, Australia

The business has three divisions. The Retail Fuel Division, comprising 23 Ausfuel operated service stations. The Commercial Fuel Division, 3,000 Commercial account customers including approximately 120 reseller service stations, and the Fuel Cartage Division – which the Ausfuel retail and commercial divisions and external customers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-09-25 Ascendia Retail

Regents Park, Australia

Ascendia Retail is Australia’s leading sporting goods retailer, with a store network of over 150 retail outlets operating under the Rebel Sport, Amart All Sports and Glue brands.

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