Bombardier Completes Redemption for All of its 7.875% Senior Notes due 2027
Rhea-AI Summary
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) announced on December 3, 2025 that it has redeemed all outstanding US$99,431,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.875% Senior Notes due 2027, per the November 3, 2025 notice of redemption.
The redemption was funded using cash from Bombardier's balance sheet and payments and surrenders are being processed through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company in accordance with DTC procedures.
The release reiterates securities registration and offering restrictions and contains customary forward-looking statement language.
Positive
- Removed US$99.431M of 7.875% debt outstanding
- Eliminates a near-term 2027 fixed-rate interest obligation
Negative
- Used balance sheet cash to fund redemption, reducing liquidity
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, BDRBF gained 1.91%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
BDRBF fell 5.75% while key aerospace peers were roughly flat to modestly mixed (e.g., SAABY +0.22%, FINMY -1.89%, BAESY and EADSY both +0.19%), pointing to a stock-specific move rather than a sector-wide shift.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 | Aircraft entry-into-service | Positive | +1.8% | Global 8000 entered service with high speed, range and cabin comfort features. |
| Dec 3 | Service expansion update | Positive | +1.9% | Abu Dhabi service centre construction progress and job creation plans reported. |
| Dec 3 | Debt redemption | Positive | +1.9% | Redemption of US$99.4M 7.875% notes due 2027 using balance sheet cash. |
| Dec 1 | Credit rating upgrade | Positive | -4.2% | Moody’s upgraded rating to Ba3 with positive outlook on execution and deleveraging. |
| Nov 17 | Design collaboration | Positive | -3.8% | Exclusive ELIE SAAB collaboration for bespoke Global 8000 interior design. |
Recent news has been largely positive, with three of the last five upbeat announcements seeing aligned price gains, but two positive items produced notable short-term pullbacks, showing occasional divergence between sentiment and reaction.
Over the last month, Bombardier reported several constructive developments, including a Moody’s upgrade to Ba3, progress on a 120,000 sq. ft. Abu Dhabi service centre, and full redemption of US$99,431,000 of 7.875% notes due 2027. It also highlighted the Global 8000’s entry into service and a luxury interior collaboration. While most positive news led to modest gains, some upbeat items coincided with short-term declines, underlining mixed trading responses.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement detailed Bombardier’s redemption of all remaining US$99,431,000 aggregate principal of its 7.875% Senior Notes due 2027 using balance sheet cash, reducing outstanding debt at a relatively high coupon. It follows other recent positive updates on credit ratings and product milestones. Investors may watch future communications for additional deleveraging steps, financing choices, and any changes in credit ratings or liquidity metrics to understand how the capital structure continues to evolve.
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MONTREAL, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Inc. (“Bombardier”) today announced that it has redeemed all remaining outstanding US
Payment of the redemption price and surrender of the Redemption Notes for redemption are being made through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company in accordance with the applicable procedures of the Depository Trust Company.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or buy or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation, sale or purchase of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation, sale or purchase would be unlawful.
The securities mentioned herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, any state securities laws or the laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The securities mentioned herein have not been and will not be qualified for distribution to the public under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any offer and sale of the securities in Canada may only be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements based on current expectations. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to important known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
For information
| Francis Richer de La Flèche Vice President, Financial Planning and Investor Relations Bombardier +1 514 240 9649 | Mark Masluch Senior Director, Communications Bombardier +1 514 855 7167 |