M&A Deal Summary

Platinum Equity Acquires Unical Aviation

On July 19, 2021, private equity firm Platinum Equity acquired aerospace company Unical Aviation

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 2nd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 102nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 16th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-07-19
Target Unical Aviation
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Platinum Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Lazard Ltd.
Alvarez & Marsal (Financial)
Morrison & Foerster
Sheppard Mullin (Legal)

Target

Unical Aviation

City of Industry, California, United States
Unical Aviation is a provider of aircraft parts and components to the global commercial aerospace market. The company sources, re-certifies and resells aircraft parts to commercial airlines, cargo operators, aircraft lessors, and aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) businesses. Unical Aviation was founded in 1990 and is based in the City of Industry, California.

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Buyer

Platinum Equity

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 48.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.

Platinum Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring divestitures of larger public companies primarily in North America and Europe. Historically, Platinum targeted technology/software related businesses, however, the firm has since branched out beyond tech and will consider acquisitions in a broad range of industries including chemicals, communications, logistics, healthcare, automotive, industrial products, and business services. Platinum Equity was formed in 1995 by Tom Gores and is based in Beverly Hills, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 126 of 148
Sector (Aerospace) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 17 of 21
State (California) 16 of 17
Country (United States) 102 of 116
Year (2021) 12 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-14 Oregon Tool

Portland, Oregon, United States

Oregon Tool is a manufacturer of saw chain and guide bars for chainsaws, and a leading manufacturer of lawnmower blades, agricultural tractor attachments, and a broad range of other products used by professionals and consumers in the forestry, lawn, and garden, and agricultural end markets. Oregon Tool was founded in 1946 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-15 Petmate

Arlington, Texas, United States

Petmate is a supplier of a wide variety of non-food pet products to leading retailers. The Company’s diverse product line includes crates and carriers, outdoor shelters, feeding and watering, and a wide selection of innovative toys. The Company’s portfolio of branded toys and licensed products includes ChuckIt!®, JW Pet®, and Jackson Galaxy® which lead the industry in innovative interactive products. Petmate serves the market through a multi-channel approach which includes big box pet retailers, mass merchandisers, major e-commerce retailers, farm and ag stores, and specialty pet stores. Petmate was founded in 1959 and is based in Arlington, Texas.

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