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TransDigm Group INC 8-K/A Report, Acquisition Completed (Dec 10, 2010)

Filed December 10, 2010For Securities:TDG

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing from TransDigm Group (TDG) serves as an amendment to a previous 8-K report, primarily to formally disclose the completion of its acquisition of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc. The acquisition, finalized on December 6, 2010, was for a total purchase price of approximately $1.27 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to working capital adjustments. This significant transaction positions TransDigm to expand its offerings in the aerospace products sector. The amendment also incorporates by reference previously filed financial statements and pro forma information related to the McKechnie acquisition. Investors should note that these financial details, including audited and unaudited statements for McKechnie and pro forma combined financial information for TransDigm, were previously disclosed in earlier 8-K filings dated November 30, 2010, and December 10, 2010. This filing ensures these crucial financial disclosures are formally associated with the completion of the acquisition.

Key Highlights

  • 1TransDigm Group (TDG) officially completed the acquisition of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc. on December 6, 2010.
  • 2The total purchase price for McKechnie was approximately $1.27 billion, on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
  • 3The acquisition price is subject to adjustments related to working capital and other customary items.
  • 4McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc. is described as a privately-owned supplier of innovative aerospace products.
  • 5This 8-K/A filing incorporates by reference necessary financial statements and pro forma information regarding the acquisition.
  • 6Previously filed financial details for McKechnie (as of Dec 31, 2009, 2008, and unaudited Sep 26, 2010) are referenced.
  • 7Previously filed pro forma combined financial information for TDG as of September 30, 2010, is also referenced.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report. Its primary purpose is to formally report the completion of TransDigm Group's acquisition of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc. on December 6, 2010, and to include the required financial statements and pro forma information related to this acquisition.

The acquisition cost TransDigm approximately $1.27 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to working capital adjustments. This transaction represents a significant investment for TransDigm, aiming to expand its presence and offerings in the aerospace products market. The full financial impact will be detailed in the incorporated financial statements and pro forma information.

The detailed financial statements of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc. and the pro forma condensed combined financial information for TransDigm Group have been incorporated by reference from previous 8-K filings made on November 30, 2010, and December 10, 2010. Investors should refer to those filings for the specific audited and unaudited financial data.