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Mesirow Advises Applied Avionics, Inc. on its Sale to Loar Holdings Inc.

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Incorporated in 1968, Applied Avionics designs, develops and manufactures highly engineered avionics interface solutions. Applied Avionics is the manufacturer of the VIVISUN® line of ruggedized, MIL-SPEC lighted pushbutton switches and NEXSYS® system-to-system integration avionics, which are the preferred choices of leading aircraft retrofit providers, military prime contractors, Tier 1 suppliers, and OEMs, among others. Nearly all of the Company’s revenues are derived from proprietary designs and over 75% of revenues are derived from aftermarket retrofits and platform upgrades. Applied Avionics’ manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, TX, employs over 80 individuals.

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Sector focus

C4ISR

- Electronic warfare systems & components
- Radio & communication systems
- Detection system & components

Electrical Systems & Sensors

- Proximity sensors & systems
- Power supply, distribution & conversion
- Lighting

Engineered Systems & Components

- Avionics
- Cabin interiors
- Composites
- Metal fabrication & assemblies
- Actuation & motion control

MRO and Design & Engineering Services

- MRO Services
- Product development
- Software & digital solutions
- Systems engineering & integration

Mobility, Autonomy & Robotics

- Electrification
- Manned & unmanned systems
- Vehicle dynamics

Space & Satellite Systems

- Guidance & stabilization
- Communications components
- Composite & metallic structures
- Power systems

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Mesirow Advises Applied Avionics, Inc. on its sale to Loar Holdings Inc.

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Mesirow Financial Advises Artemis Capital Partners on the Sale of its Portfolio Company Adcole Maryland Aerospace to AE Industrial Partners

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Deals illustrated herein represent a broad cross section of transactions that we have closed in this sector.