25 Nov 2025

Eversheds Sutherland Advises Fairbanks Morse Defense on Acquisition of Truflo Marine from IMI

"Eversheds Sutherland advised Fairbanks Morse Defense (a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management) on its acquisition of IMI plc’s Truflo Marine business. The deal strengthens FMD’s valve design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities for mission-critical naval systems and is subject to customary completion conditions, including regulatory review."

Eversheds Sutherland advised Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, on its acquisition of the Truflo Marine business from IMI plc. The acquisition brings Truflo Marine — a recognised leader in advanced valve design and control solutions for mission-critical naval systems — into FMD’s operations. This strategic transaction significantly enhances FMD’s valve design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities and strengthens its ability to support allied naval submarine and surface vessels around the world. The transaction is subject to customary completion conditions, including regulatory review and approval. Eversheds Sutherland represented Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, with a team composed by: Partners Lizzy Tindall and Alistair Cree; Partners Rachel Cooper and Colin Askew; Principal Associate Hannah Kaye; Associate Sali Akhtar.
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