About This Deal

AAR CORP acquired Summa Technology, Inc. for Approximately $71.0 million (cash), a transaction completed in December 2007, structured as all cash. The deal was a Merger.

Summa Technology, Inc. operates in Structures and Systems, is based in Huntsville, Alabama, USA (with facilities in Cullman, Alabama and Lebanon, Kentucky). AAR acquired Summa Technology, Inc., a leading provider of high-end sub-systems and precision machining, fabrication, welding, engineering and test services to commercial and government customers. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama with additional facilities in Cullman, Alabama and Lebanon, Kentucky (over 420,000 square feet of manufacturing space), Summa became part of AAR's Structures and Systems segment.

Deepened AAR's precision manufacturing and complex sub-system capabilities serving both commercial and government customers.

Over 420,000 square feet of manufacturing space serving commercial and government customers. Structures and Systems segment

Deal Terms

Acquirer
AAR CORP
Target
Summa Technology, Inc.
Value
Approximately $71.0 million (cash)
Date
December 2007
Type
Merger
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Huntsville, Alabama, USA (with facilities in Cullman, Alabama and Lebanon, Kentucky)
Segment
Structures and Systems
Structure
All cash
Announced
November 13, 2007
Closed
December 3, 2007

In Their Words

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Summa Technology, Inc., a leading provider of high-end sub-systems and precision machining, fabrication, welding, engineering and test services to both commercial and government customers. Summa will operate as part of AAR's Structures and Systems segment.AAR CORP. press release, November 9, 2007

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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