M&A Deal Summary

Silverfleet Capital Acquires Sigma Components

On May 4, 2016, private equity firm Silverfleet Capital acquired aerospace company Sigma Components from Avingtrans for 65M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Silverfleet Capital’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Silverfleet Capital’s 10th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Silverfleet Capital’s 19th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-05-04
Target Sigma Components
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Silverfleet Capital
Sellers(s) Avingtrans
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 65M GBP

Target

Sigma Components

Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Sigma Components is a manufacturer of precision-engineered aerospace products, from rigid pipes, ducting, sub-assemblies, fabrications and sheet details to composite tubing, specialist fasteners, machining, and polishing & finishing. Sigma Components was formed in 2007 and is based in Nuneaton, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Silverfleet Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 2.1B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Silverfleet Capital is an independent private equity firm that invests in market leading businesses in growing sectors. Silverfleet looks to acquire companies headquartered in Western Europe or US-based businesses with a substantial European presence. Target companies are typically valued between €75 and €500 million and operate in sectors spanning business and financial services, healthcare, leisure, and retail/consumer. Silverfleet Capital was formerly known as PPM Capital, operating under Prudential plc. Silverfleet has offices in London, Paris, Munich, and Chicago.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 50
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 3
Country (United Kingdom) 19 of 22
Year (2016) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 10 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-29 Kalle Group

Wiesbaden, Germany

Kalle Group is a supplier of industrially produced casings for meat, poultry, and other protein products. In addition to its innovative range of value-added casings, it creates a steady stream of new and customized solutions that enable new types of products. Kalle uses its technological and innovative edge to accelerate the pace of development - both in existing markets and in many emerging markets in Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Kalle Group was founded in 1863 and is based in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-29 Cimbria A/S

Thisted, Denmark

Cimbria A/S is a manufacturer of equipment used for either seed processing or post-harvest grain handling. The company’s products include equipment for cleaning, drying and storing grain and seed, as well as conveyors linking equipment in a handling or processing line. Products range from standalone equipment pieces to large custom built project installations. Cimbria operates two production facilities in Denmark, and one in each of Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy.

Sell $340M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Avingtrans

Chatteris, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Aerospace
Employees732
Revenue 116M GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Avingtrans is a manufacturer of provision of highly engineered components, systems and services to the aerospace, energy, medical and traffic management industries worldwide. Avingtrans was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Chatteris, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-29 Rolls Royce Holdings - Pipe Manufacturing Business

London, United Kingdom

Rolls Royce Holdings plc - Pipe Manufacturing Business is a provider of aerospace equipment. The Business is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy £4M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-28 Scientific Magnetics

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Space Cryomagnetics Ltd. is a manufacturer, tests and installs superconducting magnet systems for a range of applications, as well as providing consultancy services to blue chip companies, such as Siemens and Rolls-Royce.

Buy $350K