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Key A&D Manufacturing Deals Announced
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Target: Huntersville, NC-based Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions is a manufacturer of precision machined components as well as advanced specialty composites and assemblies for solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion systems for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace, automotive, and defense markets.
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Buyer: Westport, CT-based Torque Capital Group is a private investment firm specializing in growth capital and strategic partnerships with industrial, aerospace, and technology companies. The company provides operational support and long-term capital to help portfolio businesses scale and improve performance.
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Terms: Transaction announced on November 3, 2025. Purchase price is expected to be $9.5B, 5.6x and 22.5x FY2026P revenue and EBITDA, respectively.
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Target: Hollywood, FL-based PAD is a provider of precision machining, engineering and sustainment, and non-destructive testing solutions for private sector and U.S. federal government markets. The company specializes in complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components manufactured in-house and supports both prototype and production volumes with materials ranging from aluminum alloys to Inconel and titanium.
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Buyer: New York, NY-based FACT II Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed to identify and merge with aerospace, defense, or technology companies that have strong growth potential and strategic market opportunities.
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Terms: Transaction announced on December 1, 2025. The transaction values PAD at $320M.
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Target: Hollister, CA-based American Casting Company is a leading provider of highly engineered investment castings for aerospace, defense, medical and specialty industrial applications. The company specializes in casting complex, tight-tolerance geometries from superalloys and other difficult-to-pour materials, enabling customers to achieve lighter-weight designs, higher operating temperatures, and improved performance.
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Buyer: San Francisco, CA-based Arcline is an investment firm focused on acquiring and growing manufacturing, industrial technology, and engineering businesses. The company partners with management teams to drive operational transformation, strategic expansion, and growth.
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Terms: Transaction announced on December 2, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
- Janes Capital Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to American Casting Company.
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Target: Davenport, IA-based ACPI is a manufacturer of flight-critical pressure and liquid-level switches for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace and defense markets. ACPI's products include gage, barometric, differential, and hydraulic pressure switches as well as horizontal and vertical liquid level switches.
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Buyer: El Segundo, CA-based AMCA is a provider of mechanical systems and custom engineering solutions focusing on components and assemblies for aerospace and defense platforms. The company delivers precision manufacturing and systems integration services on mission-critical programs.
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Terms: Transaction announced on December 11, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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