Michel Potvin Will Be the Company-s New Vice President of Corporate Strategy
Net Earnings $35.5 Million, or $1.12 per Share, on $499.6 Million Sales
BELLEVUE, WA — (Marketwire) — 07/27/11 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL) (), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace and defense markets, today announced it has completed the acquisition of France-based Souriau Group ("Souriau") for approximately $705 million in cash from Sagard Private Equity Partners and other minority shareholders. Souriau is a leading global supplier of highly engineered connectors for harsh environments employing about 2,400 people. The acquisiti