AIM Aviation

Deal Summary

Catalyst advised LDC on the management buy-out of AIM Aviation, a leading global provider of cabin design and build services to the aircraft industry.

The company, based in Bournemouth, comprises three individual trading businesses – AIM Jecco, AIM Henshalls and AIM Composites.

AIM Jecco is a market leading provider of premium aircraft interiors for a number of the faster-growing airlines such as Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Etihad and Qatar. Its products range from premium bar, lounge and cabin areas to mood lighting systems.

AIM Henshalls produces galley systems and has, over recent years, established leading positions on the A320, A330 and B737 platforms alongside key customers such as China Southern, China Eastern, Shenzen and EasyJet.

AIM Composites provide composite materials and products to a wide range of customers in aerospace and related industries including Jecco and Henshalls.

The deal featured a significant investment by the Midlands office of private equity firm LDC.

What difference did we make?

Catalyst was engaged by LDC in a debt advisory role, responsible for assisting them in successfully delivering banking support for the deal from a club of lenders.

Being focused on this area of the deal enabled us to manage the banking process closely to meet a tight deadline.