A consortium including Blackstone and Tinicum completed the acquisition of British aerospace and defense supplier Senior plc. The deal was valued at approximately $1.9 billion (£1.4 billion). The transaction took the formerly UK-listed engineering company private. It became effective on October 8, 2026.
The acquisition finalized after a UK court sanctioned the scheme of arrangement on October 6, 2026. The agreement originated in April 2026. The London Stock Exchange suspended trading of Senior's shares following completion. A full de-listing is expected by October 9, 2026.