Bohemia, New York (May 24, 2016) — Data Device Corporation (DDC), a leader in high reliability connectivity, power, and motion control solutions for aerospace, defense and industrial applications announced today that its owner, Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell DDC to Transdigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) in a transaction valued at $1 billion.

After partnering with CEO Clifford Lane in 2003 to acquire ILC Industries, the parent of DDC, Behrman has pursued a wide range of strategic initiatives. These include four strategic add-on acquisitions, six dividend recapitalizations and the tax-free spin-off of its ILC Dover business, which enabled both DDC and Dover to focus on their specific long-term growth strategies. In 2011, Behrman recruited Vincent Buffa who as President and CEO has led the team that has driven DDC’s recent success.

Vincent Buffa, President and CEO of DDC, stated, "The DDC team is very appreciative of Behrman Capital for the unwavering support of our company these past 13 years. The Behrman team not only invested the financial resources we needed to execute our growth strategy, but also provided invaluable operational expertise and strategic insight into our business and markets. We benefited extensively from our partnership with Behrman, which has expanded DDC’s solution capabilities and the value we can provide our customers. I am grateful to have had such a strong partner in leading this business and its transformation over the past 5 years, and look forward to working with the Transdigm Group in leading DDC to even greater success as we move forward.”

Grant G. Behrman, Managing Partner of Behrman Capital, said, “We are very proud of our investment in Data Device Corporation and the role we played in building the company’s leadership position. The DDC value creation story is an exciting one and we believe the business is exceptionally well-positioned for further growth under its new ownership. We commend Vince Buffa and his management team for their leadership and hard work, and wish them and all their colleagues every success in the future as part of Transdigm.”

Completion of the transaction is expected before the end of the second quarter of 2016.

Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal counsel to DDC.

For product support and customer service, please contact DDC at 1-800-DDC-5757 or visit us at www.ddc-web.com.

About TransDigm Group TransDigm Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. Major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, NiCad batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, rods and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers, cockpit security components and systems, specialized cockpit displays, aircraft audio systems, specialized lavatory components, seatbelts and safety restraints, engineered interior surfaces and related components, lighting and control technology, military personnel parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems.

About Behrman Capital Based in New York City and San Francisco, Behrman Capital was founded in 1991 by Grant G. and Darryl G. Behrman. The firm invests in management buyouts, leveraged buildups and recapitalizations of established growth businesses. The company’s investments are focused in three industries: defense and aerospace, health care services, and specialty manufacturing and distribution. The firm has raised five funds with a combined capital base in excess of $3.0 billion. For more information, please visit www.behrmancap.com.

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