Spirit Aerosys Stock Price, News & Analysis

Spirit AeroSystems, based in Wichita, Kansas, has priced a private offering of $500 million of 5.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2025. This offering increased from the initial $400 million. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, with the closing expected around October 5, 2020. The notes will be secured by specific assets, ranking equally with existing senior debt. Interest payments will begin January 15, 2021. The offering is made under a Securities Act exemption and is not registered.

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is offering $400 million of Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2025 in a private offering. The net proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes. The offering is guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiary and secured by certain assets, ranking equally with existing senior debts. The Notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers and are not registered under the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the Notes.

Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) has announced a significant expansion of its aftermarket operations in Asia through a multi-year partnership with Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT) and a maintenance agreement with EVA Air for 777 GE90 nacelles. This collaboration aims to reduce MRO costs for airlines by providing local repair services, thereby increasing aircraft uptime and enhancing service capabilities. The partnership also allows Spirit to support a wider range of aircraft fleets and could lead to substantial cost savings by minimizing outsourcing.

Spirit AeroSystems has announced a strategic partnership with Belcan, effective Sept. 9, 2020. This collaboration includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Belcan to provide engineering capabilities at Spirit's Aerospace Innovation Centre in Prestwick, Scotland. The focus will be on wing engineering and multi-disciplinary support. The center, covering 85,000 square feet, aims to enhance collaborative efforts and innovative aerostructure design. Both companies expressed enthusiasm about this partnership as a key milestone in developing advanced aircraft architectures.

Spirit AeroSystems will have its President and CEO Tom Gentile and CFO Mark Suchinski present at the 8th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on September 15, 2020, at 2:15 p.m. ET. This virtual event will allow investors and interested parties to access the presentation live on the company’s investor relations website. An audio replay will be available for six months after the event. Spirit AeroSystems specializes in designing and manufacturing aerostructures for commercial and defense sectors, with a focus on innovative manufacturing solutions.

Spirit AeroSystems reported a significant decline in second quarter 2020 results, with revenues down 68% year-over-year to $645 million, primarily due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX and COVID-19. Operating losses reached $367 million, and net losses amounted to $256 million, with a diluted EPS of $(2.46). The company implemented cost-saving measures expected to yield $1 billion in annual savings and announced a reduction of commercial workforce by approximately 8,000. The cash balance remained strong at $1.9 billion, but the outlook remains volatile with anticipated forward losses for Q3.

Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) announced a reduction of 1,100 jobs at its Wichita, Kansas facility in response to decreased demand for commercial aircraft due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing 737 MAX production cuts. This move, part of a broader strategy to align workforce levels with customer demand, reflects an 80% drop in production from 125 units to 72 for 2020. CEO Tom Gentile emphasized the importance of this adjustment for financial health while expressing confidence in the aviation industry's future recovery.

Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] announced leadership changes effective August 1, 2020. Senior Vice Presidents John Pilla and Vic McMullen will retire but transition to special advisor roles. New appointments include Sam Marnick as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Kevin Matthies as Senior Vice President, Quality and Engineering. These changes aim to improve operational efficiency and focus on growth in key markets amid challenges in the commercial aviation sector, according to CEO Tom Gentile.

Aerion has expanded its agreement with Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] to enhance the development of the AS2 supersonic business jet. Spirit will now produce the forward fuselage and has committed additional investment and engineering resources to the project. The AS2 is designed to be powered by 100% synthetic fuel, prioritizing environmental responsibility. Expected to begin production in 2023, the AS2 will be assembled at Aerion's new headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, which features a clean energy-powered facility.