GE Aerospace Announces $11.75B Acquisition of Consolidated Precision Products

Acquisition Overview

On September 8, 2026, General Electric Company (operating as GE Aerospace) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Consolidated Precision Products ("CPP") from private investment firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners for an aggregate cash purchase price of $11.75 billion, subject to customary closing adjustments.

Strategic Rationale & Operational Fit

• Expanding Castings Capacity: CPP is a premier global manufacturer of highly engineered airfoils and structural castings (titanium, superalloy, aluminum, magnesium, and steel) with ~6,600 employees across 20+ facilities globally.
• Supply Chain De-risking: Airfoil demand is projected to expand over 30% across commercial engines, aftermarket, and defense programs. The acquisition secures mission-critical supply for major GE Aerospace engine programs including the LEAP, GEnx, T700, F110, and F404.
• Integration & Technology Deployment: Accelerates development of next-generation proprietary airfoil cooling technology and optimizes yield/machine utilization via GE's FLIGHT DECK operating model.

Financial & Deal Terms

• Purchase Price: $11.75 billion.
• Financing: Funded via $7.0 billion in balance sheet cash with the remainder financed via new debt issuances.
• Valuation Multiples: Implies ~18x 2027E EBITDA including expected net synergies (~26x standalone 2027E EBITDA).
• Synergies & Accretion: Expected to generate ~$200 million in net synergies and be accretive to Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow in the first full year post-closing (excluding one-time transaction costs and deal amortization). Targets double-digit ROIC by year 5.
• Capital Allocation: GE reaffirmed that its broader capital allocation and capital return framework remains unchanged.

Timing & Approvals

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2027, subject to required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.