# Eaton to acquire Cobham Mission Systems for $2.83B

Eaton Corporation agreed to acquire Cobham Mission Systems (CMS), the air refueling division of Cobham plc, from Advent International for $2.83 billion. The acquisition is expected to complete in the second half of 2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-02-12
- Where: Wimborne, United Kingdom
- Value: $2.83B
- Status: announced
- Products: air-to-air refueling systems, fuel systems
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Advent International](https://endata.com/companies/430.md) (partner)
- [Eaton](https://endata.com/companies/2829.md) (acquirer)
- [Cobham Mission Systems](https://endata.com/companies/7992.md) (target)

## Sources

- [dorsetbiznews.co.uk](https://www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk/news/cobham-division-still-known-to-many-locals-as-flight-refuelling-changes-hands-again-for-2bn/), 2021-02-12: "Cobham Mission Systems’ highly complementary products and strong position on growing defence platforms will enhance our fuel systems business and position our aerospace business for future growth."

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