About This Deal

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC acquired TruTrak Flight Systems, a transaction announced in July 2019, structured as Acquisition of a privately held company; financial terms undisclosed; no change to Honeywell's 2019 outlook.

TruTrak Flight Systems operates in Aerospace (BendixKing), is based in Springdale, Arkansas, USA. TruTrak Flight Systems, founded in 1999, makes affordable, easy-to-install autopilots for experimental, light-sport and certified aircraft, having sold well over 15,000 units by the time of the deal. Honeywell acquired the privately held company and folded it into its BendixKing business, with founder-owner Andrew Barker joining the BendixKing leadership team. The deal opened the fast-growing experimental and light-sport general-aviation market to BendixKing.

Gives BendixKing entry into the fast-growing experimental and light-sport general-aviation market and extends its portfolio of affordable avionics for the segment.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
Target
TruTrak Flight Systems
Value
Not disclosed
Date
July 2019
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Springdale, Arkansas, USA
Segment
Aerospace (BendixKing)
Structure
Acquisition of a privately held company; financial terms undisclosed; no change to Honeywell's 2019 outlook
Announced
July 24, 2019

In Their Words

TruTrak is a natural fit with BendixKing, and this acquisition opens up an exciting new market to us.Carl Esposito, President of Electronic Solutions, Honeywell Aerospace

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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