Eversheds Sutherland advises Fairbanks Morse Defense on its acquisition of Truflo Marine from IMI

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Eversheds Sutherland advises Fairbanks Morse Defense on its acquisition of Truflo Marine from IMI

November 25, 2025

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Eversheds Sutherland has advised Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, on its acquisition of IMI plc’s Truflo Marine business. 
Truflo Marine is a recognised leader in advanced valve design and control solutions for mission-critical naval systems. This strategic acquisition 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. 

The Eversheds Sutherland team advising FMD was led by Partners Lizzy Tindall and Alistair Cree, supported by Partners Rachel Cooper and Colin Askew, Principal Associate Hannah Kaye and Associate Sali Akhtar.  

Lizzy Tindall, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“We are delighted to have supported Fairbanks Morse Defense on this strategic acquisition. We are proud of our experience and expertise in the defence sector and are delighted that this has enabled us to once again support FMD.”

Steve Pykett, CEO of Fairbanks Morse Defense, said: 

“We’re grateful to the Eversheds Sutherland team for their guidance throughout this fast-moving process. This acquisition represents another strategic investment to reinforce FMD’s international and domestic capabilities and we’re pleased to have had Eversheds Sutherland by our side.”
 
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