On May 21, 2024, US-based TransDigm Group Incorporated completed the acquisition of SEI Industries LTD, a British Columbia-based provider of highly engineered products for aerial firefighting and other liquid transportation solutions.

The acquisition was financed through existing cash on hand.

Miller Thomson acted for and advised the shareholders of SEI Industries with a team led by Darcy L. Wray, and included Kirk Emery, Ari Shack, Mark Milanetti, and Jesse Wray (Corporate M&A); Colleen Ma and Thomas Ghag (Corporate Tax); Sharon MacMillan and Julia Thielmann (Real Estate); Eric Dufour (Competition and International Investment); Sharon MacMillan (Environmental); Ashley Mitchell (Labour & Employment); David Krebs (Privacy); and Karen Durell (Intellectual Property). 

TransDigm was advised by a Baker & Hostetler team that included partners John Allotta and Matthew Oliver.