---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001260221-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TDG"
cik: "0001260221"
company_name: "TransDigm Group INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:44:51.386843+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# TransDigm acquires Jet Parts Engineering & Victor Sierra Aviation for ~$2.2B cash

## Summary
- Acquisition of two PMA parts companies from Vance Street Capital for $2.2B in cash, including tax benefits.
- Targets collectively generated ~$280M revenue in CY2025; JPE (~300 employees) and VSA (~400 employees).
- Deal expected to create equity value consistent with TransDigm's private-equity-like return objectives.
- Subject to U.S. regulatory approval and customary closing conditions; no closing timeline given.
- Nearly 100% commercial aftermarket revenue; fits TransDigm's model of proprietary aerospace parts.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001260221-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TDG
- cik: 0001260221
- company_name: TransDigm Group INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1260221/000126022126000002/0001260221-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1260221/000126022126000002/tdg-20260116.htm

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