M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
AAR CORP (AIR): restructuring charge — AAR CORP. to divest Landing Gear Overhaul business to GA Telesis for $51M; expects ~$60M impairment charge
AAR CORP
- Divestiture valued at $51 million; expected close in Q1 2025 subject to customary conditions.
- Non-cash, pre-tax impairment loss of approximately $60 million to be recognized in fiscal Q3 ending Feb 28, 2025.
- Proceeds will be used substantially to repay credit agreement borrowings.
- Divestiture immediately accretive to margins and earnings; part of portfolio optimization.
- AAR remains prime contractor on U.S. Air Force Landing Gear PBL contract; GA Telesis to perform as subcontractor.