M&A Deal Summary

GKN Acquires Fokker Technologies Group B.V.

On July 28, 2015, GKN acquired aerospace company Fokker Technologies Group B.V. from Arle Capital Partners for 706M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GKN’s 7th transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is GKN’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is GKN’s 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-07-28
Target Fokker Technologies Group B.V.
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) GKN
Sellers(s) Arle Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 706M EUR

Target

Fokker Technologies Group B.V.

Papendrecht, Netherlands
Fokker Technologies Group B.V. is a global aerospace specialist that develops and manufactures highly engineered advanced aircraft systems and components for aircraft manufacturers and provides integrated maintenance services and products for aircraft owners and operators. The company was founded in 1919. Headquartered in Papendrecht, the Netherlands, Fokker operates facilities in the Netherlands, Romania, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, USA, China, India and Singapore, and employs approximately 4,900 people.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

GKN

Redditch, United Kingdom

Category Company
Sector Engineering
Employees51,400
Revenue 9.7B GBP (2017)
DESCRIPTION

GKN is a global engineering company. Known for its expertise in advanced manufacturing, GKN specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative components and systems for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Its extensive product portfolio includes driveline technologies, electric drivetrains, lightweight structures, aerospace systems, and power management solutions. GKN is based in Redditch, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 20
Sector: Aerospace M&A 7 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 12 of 12
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-11 Sheets Manufacturing

Camarillo, California, United States

Sheets Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer of air flight products and components.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-21 GKN - Stromag Business

Redditch, United Kingdom

GKN plc - Stromag Business is a provider of tailored engineered solutions for its customers. Its core products include an array of clutches and brakes, flexible couplings, limit switches and friction discs. Stromag serves the agricultural equipment, construction, crane & hoist, marine, metal processing, renewable energy and general industrial markets.

Sell €198M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Arle Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Arle Capital Partners Ltd. Is a private equity partnership firm focuses on acquiring business located in the UK, Scandinavia, and Western Europe. The Firm targets companies operating in the fields of energy, natural resources, industrial, and business services. It seeks to invest in companies with an enterprise value of up to €1 billion. Arle Capital spun-out of Candover Investments in 2011 and currently manages all of Candover's investment interests. The Firm is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 16
Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 5
Country: Netherlands M&A 2 of 3
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-28 Innovia

Cumbria, United Kingdom

Innovia makes high-tech transparent and coated films for packaging and labels. Its bi-orientated polypropylene (BOPP) films are extruded from oil through a unique 'bubble’ technology. It is also the only scale manufacturer of cellulose film made from wood pulp (Cello) outside Japan.

Buy €498M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-07 Stork Technical Services Holding B.V.

Utrecht, Netherlands

Stork Technical Services Holding B.V. is a provider of maintenance, modification and asset integrity services associated with large existing industrial facilities in the oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, industrial and power markets.

Sell €695M