Summary
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG) has officially announced the completion of its acquisition of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc. This significant transaction, valued at approximately $1.27 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis, was finalized on December 6, 2010. McKechnie Aerospace is a privately-held company specializing in innovative aerospace products and was controlled by JLL Partners. This acquisition was initially announced on September 27, 2010, and its completion marks a material development for TransDigm. The filing serves primarily to disclose the material definitive agreement and the completion of this acquisition. Investors should note that the purchase price is subject to adjustments based on working capital and other customary items. The company has also furnished a press release detailing this event, which is attached as an exhibit to this report. This strategic move is likely to impact TransDigm's market position and financial structure.
Key Highlights
- 1TransDigm Group Inc. completed the acquisition of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc. on December 6, 2010.
- 2The total purchase price for McKechnie Aerospace was approximately $1.27 billion, on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
- 3The purchase price is subject to customary adjustments for working capital and other items.
- 4McKechnie Aerospace is a privately-owned supplier of innovative aerospace products.
- 5The acquisition was previously announced on September 27, 2010.
- 6This 8-K filing reports the entry into a material definitive agreement (Item 1.01) and provides Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) with an attached press release.
- 7The filing is signed by Gregory Rufus, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of TransDigm.