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03/2026100%

Trimas Aerospace acquired by Pennaero

UNITED STATES Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Aerostructures EV $1–10bn

Context

The sale of the aerospace division marks the culmination of a strategic review initiated by TriMas Corporation to simplify its historical "mini-conglomerate" structure. This move was heavily influenced by activist shareholder Barington Capital, which advocated for a definitive separation of the packaging and aerospace businesses to eliminate the valuation discount associated with diversified industrials. The rationale centers on a "portfolio-purification" play, allowing the seller to reallocate capital toward life sciences and high-growth consumer packaging segments. For the buyers, the maneuver consolidates a fragmented market of specialized fasteners and machined parts. By merging the target with the existing PennAero platform, the sponsors are creating a formidable independent player capable of providing a broader suite of structural solutions to global OEMs. This structural alignment provides the organization with the institutional capital and autonomy required to navigate the cyclicality of the aerospace sector while investing in advanced composite and alloy manufacturing.

Previously, Trimas Aerospace had completed the acquisition of GMT Aerospace in 2025 as part of its consolidation strategy.

Trimas Aerospace, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15x–25x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x in 2026).

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Target

TriMas Aerospace operates as a premier technology organization dedicated to the engineering and distribution of high-technology fasteners and precision-machined components. The entity’s business model is centered on a proprietary framework of hardware solutions—including structural fasteners, blind bolts, and engineered ducting—designed for critical applications within commercial, business, and military aviation. Its value proposition is anchored in technical operational depth, providing mission-critical components that meet the rigorous standards of global airframe and engine manufacturers. Strategically, the firm focuses on the deployment of innovative fastening systems and high-precision machining to optimize the structural integrity and performance of aerospace platforms.

Ent. Value

$1–10bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

2x–6x

EV / EBITDA

15x–25x

EV / EBIT

15x–25x

Historical Financials (USD)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2025

2024

Other operations with Trimas Aerospace

Other operations with Trimas Aerospace
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
02/2025	TRIMAS AEROSPACE	GMT AEROSPACE	GERMANY	Aerostructures

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Valuation range: EV $1–10bn

Revenue range: $250–500M

EBITDA range: $50–100M

EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x

EV/EBITDA range: 15x - 25x

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FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Pennaero’s acquisition of 100% of Trimas Aerospace, an American company specialised in Aerostructures, in 2026.

How was the acquisition of Trimas Aerospace by Pennaero valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the $1–10bn band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 15x - 25x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the 2x - 6x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Trimas Aerospace’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Trimas Aerospace generated annual revenue estimated in the $250–500M range and EBITDA in the $50–100M bracket (FY 2025). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Trimas Aerospace compare to benchmarks in the Industry & Manufacturing sector?

With an estimated valuation multiple in the range of 15x - 25x, Trimas Aerospace trades above the median sector multiple of 11.7x observed for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026. The descriptive comparison is based on 15 transactions with available EV/EBITDA multiples from differences in size, growth, profitability that may affect comparability.

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