M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-02-15 |
| Target | AmSafe |
| Sector | Safety/Security |
| Buyer(s) | TransDigm Group |
| Sellers(s) |
Berkshire Partners
Greenbriar Equity Group |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 750M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Weil Gotshal & Manges (Legal) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Sector | Aerospace |
| Employees | 15,500 |
| Revenue | 6.6B USD (2023) |
TransDigm Group is a designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft platforms. TransDigm's major product lines include pumps, ignition system components, mechanical controls and actuators, engineered connectors, NiCad batteries and chargers, lavatory components and overhead bin latches. TransDigm Group was founded in 1983 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 30 |
| Sector (Safety/Security) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 20 |
| State (Arizona) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 5 of 23 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 20 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-01 |
Schneller
Kent, Ohio, United States Schneller, Inc. designs and manufactures highly engineered laminates, thermoplastics, and non-textile flooring for use primarily on side walls, lavatories, galleys, bulkheads, and cabin floors. These products are found on almost every commercial transport and regional jet platform. |
Buy | $289M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-24 |
Aero-Instruments Company
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Aero-Instruments Company LLC designs and manufactures air data sensors, including pitot probes, pitot-static probes, static pressure ports, angle of attack, temperature sensors and flight test equipment for use primarily in the business jet and helicopter markets. |
Buy | $35M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses with strong management and that lead their respective markets. Berkshire will consider investments in both public and private companies. Prospective transactions for private companies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and privatizations. Public company transactions include take-privates, PIPEs, and equity stakes. Berkshire generally looks to invest $150 to $500 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retailing, transportation, communications and business services. Berkshire Partners was formed in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32 of 61 |
| Sector (Safety/Security) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 12 of 20 |
| State (Arizona) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 29 of 52 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-27 |
The Telx Group
New York City, New York, United States The Telx Group, Inc. is a data center solution provider fueling infrastructure, interconnection and business progress. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-20 |
Masterplan
Chatsworth, California, United States Masterplan is an independent service organization providing maintenance and repair services for biomedical and diagnostic medical equipment for integrated health systems,hospitals, medical groups, and free-standing surgical and diagnostic centers. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 10.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Greenbriar Equity Group is a specialized private equity firm focused on investing in the global transportation and advanced manufacturing industries. Companies of interest include traditional carriers, such as railroads, cruise lines, airlines, air freight, shipping, and trucking, as well as ancillary manufacturers and service companies that support the transportation industry. Greenbriar will consider making majority as well as minority investments through a variety of structures, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital investments, corporate joint ventures and privatizations. The Firm targets businesses valued from $100 million to $1 billion. Greenbriar Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Rye, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 26 |
| Sector (Safety/Security) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 12 |
| State (Arizona) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 5 of 22 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-17 |
PetroChoice
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States PetroChoice is the largest lubricant distributor in the United States, providing business solutions for industrial lubricant needs and commercial and passenger car motor oil. PetroChoice was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-20 |
Stag-Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Stag-Parkway, Inc. is a aftermarket distributor of recreational vehicle parts and accessories, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Stag-Parkway works with over 500 suppliers and services a fragmented customer base of over 2,000 RV dealers and independent service locations. |
Sell | - |
