M&A Deal Summary

First Equity Group Acquires First Aviation Services

On June 1, 1995, private equity firm First Equity Group acquired aerospace company First Aviation Services

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is First Equity Group’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is First Equity Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is First Equity Group’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1995-06-01
Target First Aviation Services
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) First Equity Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

First Aviation Services

Westport, Connecticut, United States
First Aviation Services is a provider of repair and overhaul, rotables management and related engineering services to the aviation industry worldwide. First Aviation Services was founded in 1995 and is based in Westport, Connecticut.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

First Equity Group

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

First Equity is a private investment group that targets a variety of companies in the transportation industry. The company has a particular interest in aerospace and defense. Other areas of interest include performance driver training, and logistics and distribution serving the aerospace industry. First Equity was established in 1985 and is based in Westport, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 2
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (1995) 1 of 1
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