TransDigm Closes Harco Acquisition - Analyst Blog
December 12 2011 - 3:30AM
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TransDigm Group
Incorporated (TDG) has completed its acquisition worth
approximately $84 million of Harco Laboratories Incorporated. The
initial announcement of the acquisition was made on November 8,
2011.
Harco, based in Branford,
Connecticut, specializes in designing and manufacturing
proprietary, highly engineered thermocouples, sensors, engine cable
assemblies and related products for major commercial
aircraft. Engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney,
Rolls-Royce, International Aero Engines, Honeywell and others
employ the products from Harco.
Harco's proprietary products and
significant aftermarket presence will significantly benefit
TransDigm. Besides, revenue generated by Harco in fiscal 2011
amounted to approximately $37 million.
TransDigm competes on the basis of
engineering, manufacturing and marketing of high quality products
that meet or exceed the performance and maintenance requirements of
customers through consistent and timely delivery along with
superior customer service and support. The industry’s stringent
regulatory certification and technical requirements with huge
investment necessary for the development and certification of
products, create barriers to entry for potential new competitors.
As long as customers receive products that meet or exceed
expectations and maintain performance standards, they will have a
reduced incentive to certify another supplier due to the cost and
time of the technical design and testing certification processes.
In addition, concerns regarding safety and flight delays, if
products are unavailable or not dependable, are reasons for its
customers to continue their long-term supplier relationships.
TransDigm Group’s business is
sensitive to the number of flight hours that its customers’ planes
spend aloft, the size and age of the worldwide aircraft fleet and
customers’ profitability. These items are, in turn, affected by
general economic conditions. Further, the military and defense
market is significantly dependent upon government budget trends,
particularly the DOD budget. In addition to normal business risks,
its supply of products to the United States Government is subject
to unique risks largely beyond its control. Major competitors of
the company are Goodrich Corp. (GR),
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) and
United Technologies Corp. (UTX).
Based in Cleveland, Ohio,
TransDigm Group Inc.designs, produces, and supplies engineered
aircraft components for use on commercial and military aircraft.
The company operates principally in the US.
We currently maintain a Neutral
rating on TransDigm with a Zacks #3 Rank (short-term Hold
recommendation).
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