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The outlook is stable. Proceeds of the notes and bank borrowings will be used to finance the recapitalization of the firm and to repay existing indebtedness. TransDigm's ratings reflect its participation in the cyclical and competitive commercial aerospace industry, a relatively small scale of operations (revenues about $110 million), a fairly heavy debt load, and a highly leveraged balance sheet. 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TransDigm is a well-established supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for nearly all commercial and military airplanes as well as engines. In February 2007, TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated), the company's ultimate parent, completed the $430 million debt-financed acquisition of Aviation Technologies Inc. (ATI), a leading supplier of flight deck and passenger audio systems, cabin lighting, and power control products to the commercial aerospace (80%) and military (20%) markets. 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High debt leverage; Absolute level of revenues and earnings are modest; Active acquisition program; and Participation in the cyclical commercial aerospace market. The ratings on TransDigm Inc. reflect a highly leveraged balance sheet, the cyclical and competitive pressures of the commercial aerospace industry, an active acquisition program, and a relatively modest scale of operations (around $575 million revenues), but incorporate the firm's leading positions in niche markets and very strong profit margins. TransDigm is a well-established supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for nearly all commercial and military airplanes as well as engines. In February 2007, TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated), the company's ultimate parent, acquired Aviation Technologies Inc. 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TransDigm is a well-established supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for nearly all commercial and military airplanes as well as engines. In February 2007, TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated), the company's ultimate parent, acquired Aviation Technologies Inc. (ATI) for about $430 million in cash, financed through a combination of senior and subordinated debt. Although the acquisition results in weaker credit protection measures, including consolidated debt to EBITDA increasing to a</spcred:index_entry_excerpt><spcred:index_entry_primcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">USA</spcred:index_entry_primcountry><spcred:index_entry_primcusip xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">893647</spcred:index_entry_primcusip><spcred:index_entry_primcusip xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">89364M</spcred:index_entry_primcusip><spcred:index_entry_primgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">20101010 201010 2010 20</spcred:index_entry_primgics><spcred:index_entry_primissuer xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">TransDigm Inc.</spcred:index_entry_primissuer><spcred:index_entry_primissuerid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">329688</spcred:index_entry_primissuerid><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EMERGING</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">LATAMERICA</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">USA</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primticker xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">13712Z</spcred:index_entry_primticker><spcred:index_entry_reporttype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">SUMMARY</spcred:index_entry_reporttype><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">GLOBISS</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">STRUC</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">CORP</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">ABS</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Aerospace</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Capital</spcred:index_entry_sector><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>S&amp;P Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/559084</link><guid isPermaLink="false">spcred/559084</guid><spcred:index_mode xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">norm</spcred:index_mode><description>The latest News from S&amp;P</description><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">global</spcred:dataset><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">structured</spcred:dataset><pubDate>12/9/2008 2:57:49 AM</pubDate><spcred:price xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">100</spcred:price><title>Bank Loan, Recovery Ratings Affirmed On TransDigm's Enlarged Credit Facility</title><spcred:type xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">News</spcred:type><spcred:docid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">559084</spcred:docid><spcred:index_entry_dispcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">United States</spcred:index_entry_dispcountry><spcred:index_entry_dispgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Aerospace &amp; Defense</spcred:index_entry_dispgics><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Emerging Markets</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Latin America</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">United States</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Global Issuers</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Structured Finance</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Corporations</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Asset-Backed Securities</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Capital Goods</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Aerospace &amp; Defense</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_disptype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">News</spcred:index_entry_disptype><spcred:index_entry_excerpt xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">NEW YORK (Standard&amp;Poor's) Jan. 26, 2007--Standard&amp;Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed its 'B+' bank loan rating and '2' recovery rating on TransDigm Inc.'s proposed, amended $1.03 billion credit facility, indicating expectations of a substantial recovery of principal (80%-100%) in the event of a payment default. The facility consists of a $200 million revolving credit facility, which is being increased from $150 million, and $830 million term loan, which is being increased from $650 million. The proceeds from the $180 million term loan increase and $250 million of new subordinated notes will be used to finance the pending $430 million acquisition of Aviation Technologies Inc. (ATI) by TransDigm's parent, TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated). 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The new notes will be issued via SEC rule 144A with registration rights. The proceeds from the new notes and bank borrowings will be used to finance the pending $430 million acquisition of Aviation Technologies Inc. (ATI) by TransDigm's parent, TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated). The corporate credit rating is 'B+' and the outlook is stable. 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The outlook is stable. About $925 million of debt is outstanding. The action follows the announcement by TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated), the company's ultimate parent, of a definitive agreement to purchase Aviation Technologies Inc. (ATI) for about $430 million in cash, to be financed through a combination of senior and subordinated debt. 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The outlook is stable. About $925 million of debt is outstanding. The action follows the announcement by TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated), the company's ultimate parent, of a definitive agreement to purchase Aviation Technologies Inc. (ATI) for about $430 million in cash, to be financed through a combination of senior and subordinated debt. Although the acquisition will weaken credit protection measures, including consolidated debt to EBITDA to a relatively high 5.7x from the current 4.5x, anticipated material debt reduction from free cash flow should restore an appropriate financial profile in the intermediate term. 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TransDigm is a well-established supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for nearly all commercial and military airplanes as well as engines. A recovery in the commercial aerospace market (about 70% of revenues) both in terms of orders for new planes (about 20% of the commercial aerospace revenues) and the related aftermarket demand for products and services (80%) has driven recent growth in revenues and earnings. 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At the same time, Standard&amp;Poor's affirmed its existing ratings, including the 'B+' corporate credit rating, on the aerospace component supplier. The outlook is stable. 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The facility consists of a $150 million revolving credit facility and $650 million term loan. At the same time, Standard&amp;Poor's affirmed its existing ratings, including the 'B+' corporate credit rating, on the aerospace component supplier. The outlook is stable. 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The notes will be issued under SEC rule 144A with registration rights. The proceeds from notes, in combination with a new $800 million credit facility, will be used to refinance all outstanding debt, including the $200 million unsecured loan at TransDigm Group Inc. (not rated), the company's ultimate parent. The corporate credit rating on TransDigm Inc. is 'B+' and the outlook is stable. 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High debt leverage; Absolute level of revenues and earnings are modest; Active acquisition program; and Participation in the cyclical commercial aerospace market. The ratings for TransDigm Inc. reflect a relatively modest scale of operations (around $350 million revenues), cyclical and competitive pressures in the commercial aerospace industry, and a highly leveraged balance sheet, but they incorporate the company's leading positions in niche markets and very strong profit margins. Cleveland, Ohio-based TransDigm is a well-established supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military airplanes as well as engines. 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Cleveland, Ohio-based TransDigm is a well-established supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military airplanes as well as engines. The company has expanded its product offering through several acquisitions, including three in fiscal 2005 for a total of more than $60 million. 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The outlook remains stable. The affirmation takes into account increased leverage to fund shareholder and deferred compensation payments, offset by good profitability and cash flow generation, as well as a recovery in the commercial aerospace market. Although, credit protection measures prior to the distributions were generally above average for the rating, there was a good possibility of increased leverage to fund acquisitions or shareholder value initiatives. On Nov. 10, 2005, TransDigm used $104 million of its own cash to pay a dividend to its parent, TransDigm Holding Co. (not rated), and to make bonus payments to management. 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The outlook remains stable. "The affirmation takes into account increased leverage to fund shareholder and deferred compensation payments, offset by good profitability and cash flow generation, as well as a recovery in the commercial aerospace market," said Standard&amp;Poor's credit analyst Christopher DeNicolo. Although credit protection measures prior to the distributions were generally above average for the rating, there was a good possibility of increased leverage to fund acquisitions or shareholder value initiatives. 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Cleveland, Ohio-based TransDigm is a well-established supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military airplanes as well as engines. The company has expanded its product offering through several acquisitions, including three so far in fiscal 2005 (which ends Sept. 30, 2005) for a total of more than $60 million. 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