• Beadlight designs, engineers and manufactures illumination solutions and other products primarily for the commercial aerospace end market.
• Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction, highlighting the firm's continued success in the aerospace & defense sector.

CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Beadlight, Ltd. ("Beadlight" or the "Company") on its sale to Loar Holdings Inc. ("Loar").

Beadlight Ltd. is a UK-based, privately held engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Witney, England. The Company specializes in designing and delivering custom-engineered illumination solutions and other products tailored to specific customer requirements. Beadlight is known industry-wide for its ability to deliver bespoke lighting solutions for the premium cabin. Through its "Beadlight diffusion," Beadlight enhances the passenger experience by providing unique light spread, color temperature and positioning. Nearly all Beadlight's revenue is derived from its portfolio of proprietary products, which are primarily delivered into the commercial aerospace end market. In recognition of its success, Beadlight was awarded the King's Award for Enterprise in 2025.

Peter Bowles, Director of Beadlight, said, "Mesirow delivered consistent, strategic guidance throughout the transaction, drawing on its deep industry knowledge to identify a partner aligned with preserving Beadlight's legacy and driving future growth. We value our partnership with Loar and look forward to continued success in our next chapter."

"We were honored to act as advisors to Beadlight and deeply appreciate the trust their ownership and management placed in us throughout the transaction," said Adam Oakley, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Banking at Mesirow. "With the support of Loar, we believe the Company is well-positioned to advance its strategic growth agenda and achieve long-term success."

Andrew Carolus, Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, said, "Beadlight's commitment to customer service and product quality has been instrumental in establishing its strong market position and enduring customer relationships. The Company is well-positioned for continued success in partnership with Loar, providing management with a solid foundation to further advance its strategic growth objectives."

The sale of Beadlight 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.

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About Beadlight, Ltd.
Beadlight, Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in illumination solutions and other products. Known for its patented diffusion technology and in-house engineering, Beadlight delivers high-quality, custom solutions that meet the strict standards of global OEMs. To learn more, visit www.beadlight.com.

About Loar Holdings Inc. 
Loar Group is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of niche aerospace and defense components that are essential for today's aircraft and aerospace and defense systems. Loar has established relationships across leading aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturers and Tier Ones worldwide. For more information, visit www.loargroup.com. 

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