Growth Capital • Aerospace

Platte River Equity Invests In Aero Design & Manufacturing

On April 24, 2007, private equity firm Platte River Equity invested in aerospace company Aero Design & Manufacturing

Investment Context
  • This is Platte River Equity’s 4th transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Platte River Equity’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Platte River Equity’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

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Investment Summary

Date April 24, 2007
Target Aero Design & Manufacturing
Sector Aerospace
Investor(s) Platte River Equity
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target Company

Aero Design & Manufacturing

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Aero Design & Manufacturing, based in Phoenix, Arizona, focuses on the manufacture, assembly and kitting of complex critical components for the commercial and defense aerospace markets. In addition, ADM provides FAA-certified overhaul and repair services on selected parts and components.
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Investor Overview 1

Investor

Platte River Equity

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investing in small and middle-market private companies based in the US. Platte River generally invests $25 to $100 million of equity capital per transaction and looks for businesses that can benefit from the Firm's operating expertise. Sectors of interest include aerospace manufacturing and services, metals, chemicals, energy and energy services, natural resources, financial services, and communications. Platte River typically targets control investment situations, but will opportunistically pursue minority investments. Platte River Equity was formed in 2006 and is based in Denver, Colorado.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 4 of 34
Sector: Aerospace 4 of 6
Type: Growth Capital 1 of 5
State: Arizona 1 of 1
Country: United States 4 of 33
Year: 2007 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-03-14 Precision Machine Works

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Precision Machine Works, Inc., specializes in the manufacture and assembly of hard metal structural components for the commercial and defense aerospace markets. PMW has developed a core expertise in hard metal machining through its use of high-torque, low-speed, multi-spindle machining centers, which are ideally-suited for titanium and other hard metal parts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-01 Intrepid Potash

Denver, Colorado, United States

Intrepid Potash is a producer of potash fertilizer, the potassium-based agricultural fertilizer nutrient. Intrepid Potash was founded in 2000 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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