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Duff & Phelps Advised E.A. Patten Company on its Acquisition by Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing

On August 8, 2018, E.A. Patten Company ("E.A. Patten" or the "Company") was acquired by Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing ("CAM").

Duff & Phelps served as exclusive financial advisor to E.A. Patten in connection with the transaction.

About E.A. Patten:

E.A. Patten is a leading manufacturer and supplier of jet engine tube assemblies and components to Pratt & Whitney and other aero-engine manufacturers. The Company specializes in tight-tolerance, finished metal tube assemblies for legacy and next generation aircraft engine platforms, including Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan and F135 aircraft engines that power the Airbus A320 and Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft platforms, respectively. The combination of proprietary manufacturing know-how developed over its 70+ year operating history and its state-of-the-art, vertically integrated fabrication, machining and assembly capabilities enables E.A. Patten to deliver finished assemblies while meeting aircraft engine OEMs mission-critical quality and exacting tolerance standards. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith served as legal advisor to E.A. Patten.

About Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing:

CAM is a manufacturer of fasteners, fittings, couplings, pins, latches and other components or assembled products principally for the commercial aerospace industry. The Company designs and manufactures precision aerospace components for OEMs, Tier I and II suppliers of OEMs, and distributors. CAM is comprised of six operating companies: 3V Fasteners, Aerofit, Bristol Industries, Moeller Manufacturing, QRP, and Voss Industries. CAM is controlled by Tinicum L.P., an investment partnership managed by Tinicum Incorporated, a private investment firm with more than 25 years of experience investing in private and public companies. Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads served as legal advisor to CAM.


 


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