Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Spirit Airlines has reinforced its recommendation for stockholders to approve the merger with Frontier, following an assessment of JetBlue's recent proposal, which was deemed not superior. The updated agreement includes an increase in cash consideration to $4.13 per share and a $2.22 cash dividend post-approval. A special meeting is set for June 30, 2022. Spirit anticipates that the merger will yield significant synergies, potentially pushing stockholder value to over $50 per share by 2024.

Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has acknowledged a revised acquisition proposal from JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) for all outstanding shares of Spirit stock. The Spirit Board of Directors will assess this offer with the help of financial and legal advisors, ensuring alignment with its merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ: ULCC). This evaluation is set to conclude before the Special Meeting of Spirit Stockholders on June 30, 2022. Shareholders need not take action at present, while ongoing talks with both JetBlue and Frontier continue.

Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) updated stockholders on June 14, 2022, regarding ongoing acquisition discussions with Frontier (NASDAQ: ULCC) and JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU). The Board of Directors is assessing a proposal from JetBlue received on June 6, while adhering to the existing merger agreement with Frontier. Both companies have equal access to due diligence information. An update for stockholders will be provided before the June 30 special meeting. Spirit continues to cooperate with regulatory authorities during this review process.

Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has announced the postponement of its Special Meeting of Stockholders to June 30, 2022, at 9 AM ET. The delay aims to facilitate continued discussions between Spirit, its stockholders, Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ: ULCC), and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU). Spirit's Board has not deemed JetBlue's proposals as superior to the existing merger agreement with Frontier, maintaining its recommendation for stockholders to approve the Frontier deal. Financial advisors for Spirit include Barclays and Morgan Stanley, with legal counsel from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

Spirit Airlines and Frontier Group Holdings have amended their merger agreement, introducing a reverse termination fee of $250 million in case the merger fails due to antitrust issues. This fee represents $2.23 per share for Spirit's shareholders, enhancing stockholder protections. Both companies' boards unanimously approved the amendment, which aims to solidify confidence in the merger’s strategic rationale and promote competitive pricing against larger carriers. The merger is expected to yield approximately $500 million in annual net synergies for Spirit shareholders.

Spirit Airlines continues to recommend stockholders vote FOR the merger with Frontier Group Holdings despite ISS's opposition. The ISS report highlights the strategic rationale of the Frontier deal and questions JetBlue's proposal, labeling it as defensive and opportunistic. Spirit's President argues that JetBlue's offer carries significant regulatory risks and insufficient value for stockholders. The merger with Frontier could create $500 million in annual synergies, while stockholders would not see cash from JetBlue for potentially two years.

On May 23, 2022, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced that its Board of Directors has rejected JetBlue Airways Corporation's (NASDAQ: JBLU) unsolicited tender offer. Instead, the Board continues to recommend that stockholders vote for a merger with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), expected to close in the latter half of 2022, pending regulatory review and shareholder approval. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss this decision with analysts. Spirit has also filed a statement with the SEC regarding the tender offer for investor awareness.

Frontier Group Holdings, the parent of Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC), announced participation by Barry Biffle and Ted Christie in a panel at the 15th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 26, 2022, at 9:45 AM ET. The event will be web-streamed live on Frontier’s investor relations website. Frontier Airlines boasts more than 100 A320 aircraft and has the largest A320neo fleet in the U.S., achieving an impressive average of 43% fuel savings compared to other U.S. airlines, establishing itself as the most fuel-efficient airline in the country.