Atlanta, GA — Configure Partners, an investment banking platform specializing in debt placement, special situations, and M&A advisory services, announced today the successful sale of FMI Aerostructures. Configure worked with the company to effectuate a sale process for substantially all its assets pursuant to Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

FMI is a Valencia, California-based manufacturer of mission-critical airframe and wing components for the aerospace and defense industries and has a long history of supplying parts to major clients such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, and Blue Origin. The company’s 230,000 square foot facility and nearly 250 employees have reliably produced high-specification parts and assemblies for a wide range of critical defense platforms and civilian aviation end markets for over 40 years.

FMI utilized tools and processes available under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to renegotiate contracts with critical counterparties to create a more profitable, sustainable enterprise upon emergence. With the benefit of an enhanced profitability profile and post-emergence investments in the company’s asset base, FMI will be well-positioned to continue serving its customers, community, and country far into the future.

Configure acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to FMI and supported key aspects of the sale process, including buyer screening, due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiations with potential buyers and other stakeholders, and assisting in the preparation of key process-related materials. After a robust pre- and post-petition marketing process, Avem Partners emerged as the stalking horse bidder and ultimately prevailed in a Section 363 sale process.

“Configure played a vital role in helping us navigate the sale process, allowing the company to focus on serving our customers,” said FMI CEO Eric Ellis. “We now move forward with renewed strength supported by Avem’s proven experience in the sector, a clean balance sheet, and a clear runway for growth.”

“We appreciated the opportunity to work alongside the FMI team throughout this process,” said Configure Managing Director Matt Guill. “Their commitment to the business and their customers was evident at every stage, and we look forward to seeing the company advance with a strengthened foundation.”

About FMI Aerostructures (www.fmiaerostructures.com)
Founded in 1978, FMI Aerostructures is a leading manufacturer of aerospace and defense components, supplying mission-critical parts for fighter jets, commercial aircraft, and spacecraft. With a history of delivering parts for programs like the B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor, and F-35 Lightning, the company serves major clients including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and SpaceX from its expansive facility in Valencia, California.

About Avem Partners (www.avempartners.com)
Avem Partners, founded in 2017, is a private equity firm dedicated to investing in lower middle market aerospace and industrial companies. With a mission to foster growth, drive operational excellence, and create long-term value, Avem Partners leverages its industry expertise and financial resources to support businesses in the aerospace and defense sector.

About Configure Partners (www.configurepartners.com)
Configure Partners is a preeminent credit-oriented investment bank headquartered in Atlanta. The firm specializes in debt placement, special situations, and M&A advisory, providing superior client service and execution to private equity sponsors in acquisition finance, refinancing, and dividend recapitalization transactions. The firm’s special situations practice is the trusted advisor for stakeholders confronting capital structure challenges. Our people-smart team of bankers differentiates through real-time knowledge of the debt capital markets and becomes a true extension of our clients’ teams, delivering unmatched results and an exceptional client experience.