M&A Deal Summary

Bell Textron Acquires Edwards & Associates

On August 2, 1999, Bell Textron acquired aerospace company Edwards & Associates

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bell Textron’s 2nd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Bell Textron’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bell Textron’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1999-08-02
Target Edwards & Associates
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Bell Textron
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Edwards & Associates

Piney Flats, Tennessee, United States
Edwards & Associates, Inc. is a manufacture, sale and assembly of helicopter customization kits and accessories, as well as the sale of after-market Bell helicopters. Company manufacture and sell full proprietary customization kits and over 800 helicopter products including landing gear, interior trim replacement parts and replacement windows. The company is also a recognized global leader in used helicopter sales, serving customers in the corporate, government, offshore oil, emergency medical and utility markets.

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Buyer

Bell Textron

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1935
Sector Aerospace
DESCRIPTION
Bell facility near Ft. Lauderdale international airport.
Bell facility near Ft. Lauderdale international airport.

Bell Textron is a manufacturer of military helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft. Bell is committed to building coveted vertical lift products. Bell solves complex mobility issues and supporting consumers, warfighters, and industries with exceptional technology and experiences. Bell Textron was founded in 1935 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Aerospace) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (1999) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-02-25 The Boeing Co - Commercial Helicopter Business

United States

The Boeing Co - Commercial Helicopter Business comprises Boeing MD 500 and MD 600 series product lines, assuming responsibility for the manufacture, marketing and service/support of these single engine, turbine-powered light helicopters. The MD 500 and MD 600 helicopters utilize technology that eliminates the tail rotor, resulting in a quieter aircraft.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-07 Response Technologies

Coventry, Rhode Island, United States

Response Technologies is a scientific company that is dedicated to the design and development of products and technologies that enhance some of the world’s largest industries, including tactical defense, automotive & transportation, aerospace, energy, and more. Response Technology's expertise in material science covers elastomers, plastics, coatings, foams, textiles, fibers, and more. Response Technologies was founded in 2015 and is based in Coventry, Rhode Island.

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