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01/2024

VIAN ENTERPRISES acquired by CRANE COMPANY

UNITED STATES Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Engines & Systems EV 100M - 350M USD

Context

Crane has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of Vian Enterprises, integrating the organization into its Fluid Solutions division within the Aerospace & Electronics segment. This strategic transaction is designed to significantly expand the group's portfolio of mission-critical aerospace flow control products, particularly in the lubrication and thermal management segments. The strategic rationale centers on the target’s sole-sourced and proprietary content on the most attractive and highest-volume commercial and military aircraft platforms currently in service. By incorporating the target’s specialized lubrication pump technology, the group strengthens its competitive positioning for future content opportunities on next-generation engines and power units. The partnership is expected to be immediately accretive to segment margins, leveraging a massive existing order backlog that provides technical durability for the combined platform. This integration allows for substantial industrial synergies in research and development and supply chain management, reinforcing the group’s standing as a primary technical partner for global aerospace OEMs. This acquisition highlights the group's commitment to inorganic growth through disciplined financial and strategic criteria.

VIAN ENTERPRISES, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Vian Enterprises is a specialized industrial technology organization dedicated to the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication pumps and critical fluid system components. The entity’s business model is centered on the production of proprietary, sole-sourced hardware for high-volume commercial and military aircraft platforms. Its value proposition lies in its deep engineering expertise in fluid management for mission-critical environments, specifically focusing on engines, gearboxes, and auxiliary power units (APUs). Strategically, the firm operates as a tier-one and tier-two supplier within the global aerospace and defense supply chain, maintaining a robust order backlog that ensures long-term operational visibility. By securing sole-source positions on dominant global platforms, the organization ensures technical durability and high barriers to entry within the aerospace subsystem market. The firm prioritizes technical innovation and reliability to support the most demanding thermal and lubrication management requirements of modern aerospace power plants.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M USD

Revenue range: 25M - 50M USD

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M USD

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Acquirer: crane company