# Platinum Equity to acquire aerospace parts distributor Pattonair

Platinum Equity announced plans to acquire UK-based aerospace and defense parts distributor Pattonair from Exponent Private Equity. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2017.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-08-21
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: aerospace and defense parts
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Platinum Equity](https://endata.com/companies/1087.md) (acquirer)
- [Pattonair](https://endata.com/companies/20521.md) (target)
- [Exponent Private Equity](https://endata.com/companies/26415.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [labusinessjournal.com](https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/platinum-equity-acquires-british-aerospace-parts-d/), 2017-08-21: "Platinum Equity announced Monday plans to acquire United Kingdom-based aerospace and defense parts distributor Pattonair from Exponent Private Equity."

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