•    Rosen Aviation designs and manufactures advanced in-flight entertainment and cabin electronics systems, specializing in custom display and control solutions
•    Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction, highlighting the firm’s continued success in the aerospace & defense sector

CHICAGO, April 29, 2025 – Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Rosen Aviation (“Rosen” or the “Company”) on its sale to Mid-Continent Controls (“MC2”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (“HEICO”).

Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, Rosen Aviation is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced cabin electronics and in-flight entertainment (“IFE”) systems for the business and VIP aviation markets. With nearly 40 years of experience, the company specializes in custom display solutions, control devices and integrated technologies purpose-designed to enhance the passenger experience. Rosen Aviation enjoys a unique pedigree in the business and VIP aviation markets through its widely recognized, innovative product lines that are installed as standard equipment on a significant base of both current production and legacy aircraft.

We were honored to serve as advisors to Rosen Aviation and are grateful for the trust and confidence their ownership and management placed in us throughout the transaction,“ said Adam Oakley, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Banking at Mesirow. “We’re confident the Company is well-positioned for continued success in partnership with Mid-Continent Controls, allowing the team to advance its strategic growth plan.”

Darren Sparks, Owner of Rosen Aviation, said, “We appreciated Mesirow's valuable guidance and unwavering support during this process. Their deep industry knowledge and long-term dedication to our objectives played a key role in helping us achieve a successful outcome for our company.”

Andrew Carolus, Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, said, “Rosen Aviation’s dedication to exceptional customer service and quality has driven its remarkable market position and customer relationships. We’re excited to see the company build on this momentum and continue its upward trajectory following this successful transaction.”

The sale of Rosen Aviation marks another successful aerospace & defense transaction completed by Mesirow Investment Banking. In recent years, the firm has completed more than 350 transactions across its verticals. With deep industry expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to delivering tailored solutions, Mesirow continues to build a proven track record of highly successful transactions.