Transactions

Case Study

General Ecology
Industries:
Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADGS); Industrial Growth & Diversified Manufacturing
Description:
Market-leading designer and manufacturer of proprietary point-of-use water purification and microfiltration solutions for the commercial aerospace, residential, restaurant and portable sectors.
Location:
Exton, Pennsylvania
Ownership:
Private; Founder-owned and managed
Transaction Type:
Sellside

Situation

General Ecology retained BlackArch as their sole financial advisor in completing a sale of the business.

BlackArch's Customized Solution

BlackArch ran a competitive marketing process, which included strategic acquirors most active in the commercial aerospace and water treatment sectors, as well as financial sponsors possessing the technical expertise and operating experience necessary to acquire a unique, engineering-focused business, such as General Ecology. BlackArch tailored its diligence and marketing efforts around the distinct capabilities and objectives of the Company’s founder-owners to ensure that the business attracted the right acquiror that would be most likely to preserve the Company’s laudable legacy and unrivalled brand name.

Outcome

General Ecology was sold to Loar Group, an aerospace acquisition platform and portfolio company of JLL Partners, a leading middle-market private equity firm.