This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down HEICO. HEICO is an aerospace business, most notably operating in the aircraft parts and repairs market. This is another case study of a very successful business in a nonobvious niche market.
To break down HEICO, I am joined by Eric Ruden, an analyst at Ironvine Capital. We cover the fascinating story of the Mendelson family and how they’ve built HEICO into what it is today. And if you haven’t listened to the 50X Podcast on TransDigm, it makes for an excellent pairing with this HEICO breakdown. So please enjoy this breakdown on HEICO.
Show Notes
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:53) First Question – Understanding the Aerospace Market
(00:06:58) The Role of HEICO in the Aerospace Market
(00:15:03) The History and Evolution of HEICO
(00:20:23) Introduction to Mendelson Brothers and their Business Operations
(00:22:58) The PMA Business and its Growth Drivers
(00:28:49) The Role of HEICO’s Go-to-Market Strategy Against OEMs
(00:40:05) The Role of M&A in HEICO’s Growth Strategy
(00:43:46) Comparing HEICO and TransDigm
(00:48:35) HEICO’s Financial Model
(00:50:06) Potential Risks and Challenges for Heico
(00:57:55) Key Lessons from Heico’s Business Model