M&A Deal Summary

Lionheart Ventures Acquires A-1 Machining

On August 1, 2007, Lionheart Ventures acquired aerospace company A-1 Machining

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lionheart Ventures’ 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Lionheart Ventures’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lionheart Ventures’ 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-08-01
Target A-1 Machining
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Lionheart Ventures
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

A-1 Machining

New Britain, Connecticut, United States
A-1 Machining Co. Inc. is a manufacturer of thinwall, large diameter turbine engine components used in commercial and military aircraft applications and land-based power generation.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Lionheart Ventures

Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lionheart Ventures is a private equity group focused on acquiring and developing middle-market manufacturing companies. Lionheart looks for profitable businesses with $5 to $50 million in sales and EBITDA of $1 to $10 million. Specific areas of interest include niche industrial manufacturers, engineered product companies, sensors and controls, precision mechanical components, automotive, aerospace/defense, and pumps/valves/mixers. Lionheart prefers acquisitions with proven management in place, however the Firm also considers situations where a management changeover is needed. Lionheart Ventures was formed in 2004 and has offices near Philadelphia and Boston.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2007) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-03-01 Selas Heat Technology Company

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, United States

Selas Heat Technology Company LLC is a manufacturer of industrial burners, fuel blending systems, combustion control systems, furnaces and alternative energy applications particularly landfill gas systems.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-30 MP Pumps

Fraser, Michigan, United States

MP Pumps, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty industrial pumps and associated aftermarket parts for use in a variety of industrial end markets.

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