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Key A&D Manufacturing Deals Announced
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Target: Sumner, WA-based APC is a manufacturer of precision milling and turning components as well as mechanical assemblies. The company specializes in turning, milling, grinding, deburring, and honing capabilities across Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, as well as other advanced materials. APC operates from a 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility.
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Buyer: Fife, WA-based RTC Aerospace designs and manufactures complex machined components and assemblies for aerospace and defense customers, supporting airframe structures, propulsion systems, and other mission-critical applications.
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Terms: Transaction announced on June 2, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: San Diego, CA-based Sungear manufactures precision machined gears, gearboxes, and power transmission components for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company supports motion control requirements through machining, gear cutting, and assembly capabilities. Irwindale, CA-based Crown Precision manufactures tight-tolerance machined components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. The company supports production programs through CNC machining, inspection, and manufacturing processes.
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Buyer: Shelton, CT-based The Eastern Company designs and manufactures engineered products for industrial, aerospace, transportation, and OEM markets. Its portfolio includes engineered hardware, custom electromechanical systems, vision technologies, and precision tooling.
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Terms: Transaction announced on June 2, 2026. Purchase price was $7.9M, 0.3x TTM Mar-26 revenue.
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Target: United Kingdom-based Cook Defence is a designer and manufacturer of tracks for armored fighting vehicles in private sector and international government markets. The company's product applications include the Warrior power drive transmission, TR40 track for FRES SV, and TR20 track for M113 armored personnel carrier.
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Buyer: Hollywood, FL-based HEICO designs, manufactures, and supports aerospace, defense, and electronics products, specializing in FAA-approved replacement parts, repairs, and niche components. The company serves commercial and military aviation, space, and industrial markets, providing cost-effective and high-reliability solutions.
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Terms: Transaction announced on June 3, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Janes Capital Partners served as financial co-advisor alongside Oaklins Cavendish to Cook Defence.
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Target: United Kingdom-based Priest Engineering manufactures complex machined components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. The company supports mission-critical applications through multi-axis CNC machining, engineering support, and rigorous quality systems.
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Buyer: United Kingdom-based Xcel Aerospace manufactures precision aerospace components and provides CNC machining and assembly services for the global aerospace industry. The company supplies complex machined parts, subassemblies, and subcontract manufacturing solutions that support commercial and defense aerospace programs.
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Terms: Transaction announced on June 4, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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