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Acquisition Partnerships at HEICO

HEICO has built its long-term success on a highly acquisitive strategy, completing more than 110 acquisitions since 1996. Acquisitions are not just a component of our growth, they are central to it. We take a long-term, partnership-oriented approach, never acquiring businesses with the intention to sell them. Instead, we seek to align with founders and owners who often continue to lead their companies, preserving the entrepreneurial spirit that made them successful. Our decentralized model empowers these leaders to retain control over day-to-day operations and strategic direction, while benefiting from HEICO’s broader resources and network. As we continue to expand, we are always looking for new opportunities to partner with exceptional businesses and management teams.

BENEFITS OF A HEICO PARTNERSHIP

Every acquisition partnership strengthens our collective expertise and broadens our unique capabilities, benefitting all members of our family.

KEY BENEFITS

Strong aerospace, defense, electronics, and specialty materials heritage with deep industry relationships

Access to capital allows Presidents to invest heavily in people, equipment, and new products for long-term growth

Potential sales growth from our customer relationships and collaboration with our family of companies

Optional corporate support functions for finance, IT, security, HR, and legal

A network of successful Presidents with whom to cultivate ideas and opportunities

Focus on succession planning for the future

No unnecessary corporate bureaucracy

APPROACH TO ACQUISITION PARTNERSHIPS

Businesses continue to operate as stand-alone entities, fostering each business’s unique brand, culture and growth environment.

Owners often retain a meaningful stake in the business.

Acquisitions Structured to Enable a Long-Term Partnership

HEICO usually acquires between 80% to 100% of the business with the current owners retaining a stake

Preserving a company’s culture through the acquisition

Entrepreneur leads strategy and day to day operations

Annual dividend based on percentage ownership

No leverage applied to balance sheet

No management fee

Business remains “as-is”:

Retains brand identity

Stays at its current location

No operational consolidation

Employees retain current roles

ACQUISITIONS

Flight Support Group

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Electronic Technologies Group

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EXAMPLES OF HEICO PARTNERSHIPS

Selling Founders and Owners enjoy a lasting successful partnership with HEICO as they continue to lead their businesses, in which they often retain equity

HEICO acquired 100% in 1999
Co-Founder is current Chairman

HEICO acquired 51% in 2005
Founder is current CEO

HEICO acquired 100% in 1999
Co-Founder is current President

HEICO acquired 80% in 2006
Founder is current President

HEICO acquired 100% in 2001
Founder is current CEO

HEICO acquired 80.1% in 2008
Founder is current General Manager

HEICO acquired 80% in 2003
Co-Founder is current President

HEICO acquired 82.5% in 2009
Co-Founder is current CEO

HEICO acquired 100% in 2004
Co-Founder is current CEO

HEICO acquired 80.1% in 2010
Founder is current President

HEICO acquired 85% in 2005
Founder is current President

HEICO acquired 100% in 2011
Co-Founder is current President

+ many additional successful partnerships with founders / owners since 2011

For additional information or any questions please contact
acquisitions@heico.com