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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 28, 2024

TransDigm Group Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-32833

41-2101738

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1350 Euclid Avenue,

Suite 1600,

Cleveland,

Ohio

44115

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(216) 706-2960

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol:

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

TDG

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01.			Other Events.

On May 28, 2024, TransDigm Group Incorporated (“TransDigm Group”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its definitive agreement to acquire Raptor Labs Holdco, LLC (“Raptor Scientific” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, for approximately $655 million in cash, including certain tax benefits. A copy of this Press Release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Raptor Scientific is a leading global manufacturer of complex test and measurement solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense end markets. The Company's products are highly engineered, proprietary components with significant aftermarket content and a strong presence across major aerospace and defense platforms. Nearly all of Raptor Scientific's revenue is generated from proprietary products. The Company employs approximately 170 people and has manufacturing locations in Livermore, CA; Woodland Hills, CA; Berlin, CT; Huntsville, AL; and Peterborough, NH. The Company is expected to generate approximately $90 million in revenue for the calendar year ending December 31, 2024. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals in the United States and customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to be financed through existing cash on hand.


Item 9.01.			Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED

By:		/s/ Sarah Wynne
	Name:	Sarah Wynne
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: May 28, 2024