M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP): M&A transaction — Wheels Up sells non-core aircraft management business for $19.1M; records $3.0M loss
Wheels Up Experience Inc.
- Sold 100% of Circadian Aviation to Executive AirShare on Sept 30, 2023.
- Total consideration of $19.1M: $13.2M cash, $4.8M contingent, $0.6M escrow, $0.5M receivable.
- Company recognized a $3.0M loss on the sale.
- Pro forma financials remove Aircraft Management Business revenue of $120.6M (6mo 2023) and $217.3M (FY 2022).
- Divestiture part of strategic focus on operational efficiency and cost reduction.