AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, LP


Associated tags: Socially responsible investing, ILPA, Belcan, AEI, BOCA, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Defense, Finance, United Nations Principles of Medical Ethics

Locations: UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, FLORIDA, LOUISIANA

AE Industrial Partners Completes Acquisition of Calca Solutions

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Monday, March 4, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Calca Solutions (“Calca” or the “Company”).

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Calca Solutions (“Calca” or the “Company”).
  • “We are excited to partner with the management team at Calca Solutions to invest in the resilience and growth of the U.S. national security industrial base,” said Kirk Konert , Managing Partner at AEI.
  • “We are looking forward to the next phase of our business’ evolution in partnership with AEI,” said Shane Jenkins, CEO of Calca Solutions.
  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor and FMI Capital Advisors served as exclusive advisor to Calca Solutions and AE Industrial Partners.

AE Industrial Partners’ Chris Emerson Transitions to Senior Partner

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, announced today that Chris Emerson has transitioned from Operating Partner to Senior Partner.

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, announced today that Chris Emerson has transitioned from Operating Partner to Senior Partner.
  • The firm also announced that Emerson will head up a new office in Washington, D.C., projected to open in the 3rd quarter of 2024.
  • He also served as President of Airbus Helicopters, Inc., and was Senior Vice President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Toulouse, France.
  • “We’re excited to leverage Chris’ insight, network, and expertise as a full-time Senior Partner of the firm as we continue to build on our national security portfolio and enhance the operations of our existing portfolio companies.”
    Mr. Emerson currently serves on the Board of Directors of AE Industrial portfolio companies The Atlas Group, Belcan, Firefly Aerospace, and York Space Systems.

AE Industrial Partners Affiliate Acquires 2 Million Square Ft. Industrial Facility in Northwest Alabama

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security and industrial services, today announced that its affiliate Rocket Shoals LLC has acquired an industrial facility, known informally as the “Shoals,” from the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security and industrial services, today announced that its affiliate Rocket Shoals LLC has acquired an industrial facility, known informally as the “Shoals,” from the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
  • AEI plans to renovate the facility to serve as an aerospace center of excellence anchored in The Shoals area.
  • Located at 1200 Haley Drive in Cherokee, Alabama, the facility is situated on 638 acres and contains 2.27 million square feet of industrial zoned manufacturing capacity.
  • “We are proud to call Alabama home as we expand several of our marquee companies in the Shoals area,” added Chris Emerson , Senior Partner at AE Industrial.

AE Industrial Partners Completes Sale of American Pacific Corp. to NewMarket Corp. for $700 million

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Founded in 1955, American Pacific produces highly specialized chemicals through proprietary processes for use in missile defense, space launch, pharmaceutical, and fire suppression applications.

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  • Founded in 1955, American Pacific produces highly specialized chemicals through proprietary processes for use in missile defense, space launch, pharmaceutical, and fire suppression applications.
  • The Company, based in Cedar City, Utah, produces performance additives utilized in solid rocket motors for use in space launch and military defense.
  • American Pacific is qualified to work on several NASA and Department of Defense programs, serving these organizations for over 60 years.
  • American Pacific also manufactures Halotron BrX, a clean and environmentally friendly fire extinguishing agent that replaces existing legacy high ozone-depleting fire extinguishing solutions.

AE Industrial Partners Announces Additional Promotions

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotions of Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to Vice President.

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotions of Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to Vice President.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the firm’s portfolio companies Alpine Air, BigBear.ai, CASE, CDI Engineering Services, Edge Autonomy, and REDLattice.
  • Tyler Letarte joined AEI in 2018 and is primarily focused on originating, executing, and monitoring investments in space and defense.
  • Andrew McElhinney joined AEI in 2017 and is primarily focused on originating, executing and monitoring investments in aerospace.

AE Industrial Partners Promotes Three Senior Leaders to Managing Partner

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Monday, December 18, 2023

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotion of Charlie Compton, Kirk Konert and Jon Nemo to Managing Partner.

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotion of Charlie Compton, Kirk Konert and Jon Nemo to Managing Partner.
  • The appointments, which are effective immediately, expand the Managing Partnership to five members.
  • “As our organization continues to evolve, we believe strongly in building from within, and these promotions underscore that commitment.
  • Charlie Compton, who joined AEI in 2014, primarily focuses on commercial aerospace, business aviation and industrial services investments.

AE Industrial Adds General (Ret) Jim McConville as Operating Partner

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, today announced that General (Ret.)

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, today announced that General (Ret.)
  • Jim McConville, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, will be joining the firm as an Operating Partner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919691775/en/
    General (Ret) Jim McConville joins AEI following an impressive military career that spans more than four decades.
  • “I look forward to working with AE Industrial’s diverse and innovative portfolio of companies, as well as assisting in the evaluation of new investments and opportunities.”

AE Industrial Partners, Space Florida Partner to Expand Florida's Aerospace Industry

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Monday, April 17, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a leader in space investing and a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today a partnership with Space Florida, the state of Florida's aerospace finance and development authority.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a leader in space investing and a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today a partnership with Space Florida, the state of Florida's aerospace finance and development authority.
  • As part of the partnership, AE Industrial Partners will leverage Space Florida's unique funding resources and expertise to help attract and invest in companies that are looking to expand or relocate to Florida.
  • The combination of Space Florida's deep industry expertise and innovative financial toolkit for space companies with AE Industrial Partners' proven track record of success in aerospace, space, and defense investment aims to strengthen Florida's position as a global leader in aerospace, space, and defense.
  • "AE Industrial and Space Florida have worked together on multiple projects over the last several years.

AE Industrial Partners Strengthens ESG Team with the Promotion of Jennifer Essigs to Head of ESG

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Monday, January 30, 2023

"We congratulate Jennifer  on her promotion, which is reflective of her contributions to our firm and AEI's continued commitment to developing a best-in-class ESG program," said Mike Greene, Managing Partner of AEI.

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  • "We congratulate Jennifer  on her promotion, which is reflective of her contributions to our firm and AEI's continued commitment to developing a best-in-class ESG program," said Mike Greene, Managing Partner of AEI.
  • Ms. Essigs, who joined AEI in 2021, previously served as the Firm's Director of ESG and Human Capital.
  • In this role, Ms. Essigs led AE Industrial's participation in the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) and the Initiative Climate International (iCI), as well as an ILPA Diversity in Action signatory.
  • "I'm honored to lead the Firm's effort in establishing a world-class ESG program, which is central to creating more value across our portfolio," said Ms. Essigs.

AE Industrial Partners Completes Investment in York Space Systems

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Monday, November 14, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a leader in space investing and a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that it has completed its majority stake investment in York Space Systems ("York" or "the Company"), an independent provider of small satellites, satellite components and turnkey mission operations.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a leader in space investing and a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that it has completed its majority stake investment in York Space Systems ("York" or "the Company"), an independent provider of small satellites, satellite components and turnkey mission operations.
  • Headquartered in Denver, CO, York Space Systems was founded in 2012 to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide.
  • AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets.
  • AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative.