Manufacturing M&A for Company Sales, Growth Partnerships, and Acquisitions

Our client developed technologies for producing ceramic cores and investment casting tooling, along with proprietary methods that cut manufacturing cycle times sharply. These changed the way gas turbines are made, allowing highly complex geometries that had not previously been possible.

Although the technologies were sought by some of the largest jet engine manufacturers in the world, the best choice was a partnership with the customer the technologies had been developed for. Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, completed the acquisition together with two members of the client's management team.

That allowed the founder and majority shareholder to achieve the exit he wanted while creating an ownership opportunity for the managers who had built the process with him.

Valuing companies with industry-disruptive technologies and navigating competing shareholder interests and desired exit timelines are core strengths of Accelerated.

It was an honor to be entrusted with the sale of an 80-year-old, second-generation defense contractor who was a Tier I provider to names like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, GE, and General Dynamics. Our challenge was finding a buyer who was not only financially qualified but who had the professional chops to work in difficult tolerances and hard-to-cut metals.

The acquirer had to have a proven history such that the iconic customers would welcome the continuity of the relationship and LTAs. We nailed it because difficult is what the Accelerated Team is good at! Best wishes to the acquirer; we’ll enjoy watching you grow this business.

A manufacturer of military aircraft landing gear components in the Northeast came to us after having their business appraised by three other companies. Our valuation was 20% higher than the next highest. Our valuation was higher because it considered the difficulty of the company’s manufacturing processes, the tolerances required in the work, and how few manufacturers in the nation could do what they do.  The pitch book we developed for this client positioned them for success, told a compelling story, and produced the desired results.

Within 45 days of listing, we were fielding multiple offers. Post-closing Seller involvement was also a huge client concern. The retiring client will work part-time for a limited period, which is exactly what we were asked to aim for. The jobs are guaranteed to remain in the community, with a long-term lease in place.

And our 20% higher valuation – we beat it!