M&A Deal Summary

Directional Aviation Capital Acquires Sentient Jet

On June 14, 2012, private equity firm Directional Aviation Capital acquired transportation company Sentient Jet

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Directional Aviation Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Directional Aviation Capital’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Directional Aviation Capital’s 2nd transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-06-14
Target Sentient Jet
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Directional Aviation Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Sentient Jet

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Sentient Jet is a private aviation company involved in providing expert service and renowned safety. Sentient Jet was formed in 1999 and is based in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Directional Aviation Capital is a private investment and holding company focused on the aviation sector. Specific areas of interest include fractional jet ownership, jet cards, charter, fleet management, remanufacturing, and aviation parts distribution. Directional Aviation Capital was established in 1981 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
State (Massachusetts) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 5
Year (2012) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-14 Everest Fuel

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Everest Fuel is a provider of aviation fuel management services in North America. Everest Fuel is based in Concord, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-09-05 Flexjet

Richmond Heights, Ohio, United States

Flexjet offers a range of private-jet services including: fractional ownership, leasing, charter memberships and aircraft management. Flexjet was founded in 1995 and is based in Richmond Heights, Ohio.

Buy $185M