# CD&R and Greenbriar to combine Whitcraft and Paradigm

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Greenbriar Equity Group announced definitive agreements to combine Paradigm Precision and Whitcraft Group, creating a scaled manufacturer of aviation engine components. CD&R-managed funds and Greenbriar will invest in the combined company, with Carlyle selling Paradigm.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-11-30
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: aviation engine components, precision formed, machined, and fabricated flight-critical aerospace components
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Carlyle Group](https://endata.com/companies/458.md) (partner)
- [Clayton Dubilier & Rice](https://endata.com/companies/530.md) (investor)
- [Greenbriar Equity Group](https://endata.com/companies/3222.md) (investor)
- [Whitcraft Group](https://endata.com/companies/39662.md) (target)
- [Paradigm Precision](https://endata.com/companies/66945.md) (target)

## Sources

- [cdr.com](https://www.cdr.com/news/cdr-to-combine-whitcraft-and-paradigm-to-create-a-scaled-and-diversified-aviation-engine-components-manufacturer), 2022-11-30: "CD&R and Greenbriar today announced definitive agreements under which CD&R-managed funds and funds managed by Greenbriar will invest to combine Paradigm Precision with Whitcraft Group."

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