James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance team supports B&H Worldwide on its acquisition of Founders

Our Corporate Finance team has provided financial due diligence services to B&H Worldwide on its acquisition of Founders Logistics, a US-based specialist in aircraft engine transportation.

Founders Logistics provides a range of services, including global air freight, ground transportation using specialised equipment, warehousing and ocean freight services. The business serves customers across the aviation and aerospace industry, both nationally and internationally.

B&H Worldwide is a market leader in the highly specialised aerospace logistics sector. Operating for over 30 years, B&H Worldwide provides customers with tailored logistics solutions for critical aircraft parts, ranging from engines and specialist avionics to components and consumables.

The acquisition of Founders Logistics will expand B&H Worldwide’s service offering, providing customers with integrated, end-to-end engine logistics capabilities while strengthening its ability to deliver reliable and responsive solutions across its global network.

Our Corporate Finance team was led by Nikul Patel, Corporate Finance Director, alongside James Satchwill, Corporate Finance Senior Manager.

Stuart Allen, Chairman of B&H Worldwide, said:

“Aircraft engines are among the most valuable and operationally critical assets in aviation. Transporting them safely and on time requires specialist expertise, meticulous planning and a highly responsive logistics operation. Founders Logistics has built an outstanding reputation in this specialised field.

“Bringing Founders Logistics into the B&H Worldwide family combines its specialist engine transportation expertise with our global network, 24/7 operations and more than three decades of aerospace logistics experience. Together, we are strengthening our ability to deliver comprehensive aircraft engine logistics solutions worldwide.”

Cristhian Contador, President of Founders Logistics, said:

“Joining B&H Worldwide represents an exciting next chapter for our business. With B&H’s established global network and 24/7 operational capabilities, we can extend our reach and offer customers broader international logistics solutions while retaining the specialist expertise and personalised service they have come to expect from Founders Logistics.

“We look forward to working together with B&H Worldwide to further develop our aircraft engine transportation and management capabilities around the world.”

Nikul Patel, Corporate Finance Director, said:

“We are proud to have supported B&H Worldwide on its acquisition of Founders Logistics. The acquisition represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen its global aerospace logistics capabilities and support its continued growth.”