May 2011: Origin Merchant Partners Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor to F&B on its Sale to Thunderbird LLC

May 2011: Origin Merchant Partners Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor to F&B on its Sale to Thunderbird LLC

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May 29, 2011

Origin Merchant Partners is pleased to announce the successful sale of F&B Mfg. Co. (“F&B”) to Thunderbird LLC, a private partnership that seeks to acquire metals-based manufacturing businesses in the United States. Origin Merchant Partners acted as the exclusive advisor to F&B and The Northern Trust Co., solely in its capacity as trustee.

F&B is a leading manufacturer of highly specialized, precision component parts and sub-assemblies for the commercial and military aerospace and semi-conductor industries, specializing in components for engines, auxiliary power units and environmental control systems. F&B has been in business for nearly 90 years and is located in Phoenix, AZ.

Thunderbird is a Chicago-based private investor group with a dedicated team of experts actively engaged in building long-term growth.

Origin Senior Lead: Nick Newlin