AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies for $35 million

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AAR CORP. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AAR Aircraft Services, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC, described as a leading aircraft interiors engineering company. The seller is ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions LLC.

The agreed purchase price is $35 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments for working capital, cash, and debt. AAR also furnished a press release about the transaction as Exhibit 99.1 under Regulation FD, and this information is furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act.

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AAR is adding an aircraft interiors engineering business via a $35 million cash acquisition.

AAR CORP., through its wholly owned subsidiary AAR Aircraft Services, Inc., entered into a definitive agreement on December 17, 2025 to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC. The target is described as a leading aircraft interiors engineering company, indicating that AAR is formally committing to add this specialized capability to its operations.

The transaction is structured as an all-cash deal with a stated purchase price of $35 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments for working capital, cash, and debt. This language indicates a standard acquisition framework where the final consideration can move modestly around the headline amount based on the closing balance sheet.

The seller is ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions LLC, and the buyer is AAR’s subsidiary rather than the parent company directly, which is typical for organizing legal and operating responsibilities. AAR also furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 under Regulation FD, highlighting the transaction for the market while specifying that the related information is furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act.

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Common Stock, $1.00 par value AIR

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 17, 2025

AAR CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-6263		36-2334820
(State of Incorporation )		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One AAR Place
1100 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191

(Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 227-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value		AIR		New York Stock Exchange
				NYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b—2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 17, 2025, AAR CORP. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the entry into a definitive agreement by its wholly-owned subsidiary AAR Aircraft Services, Inc. to purchase Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC, a leading aircraft interiors engineering company, from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions LLC. A copy of the press release is furnished and attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On December 17, 2025, AAR Aircraft Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC for a purchase price of $35 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments for working capital, cash, and debt.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued by AAR CORP. on December 17, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 17, 2025

	AAR CORP.
	By:	/s/ Jessica A. Garascia
		Jessica A. Garascia
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary

FAQ

What acquisition did AAR CORP (AIR) announce on December 17, 2025?

On December 17, 2025, AAR CORP. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary AAR Aircraft Services, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC, a leading aircraft interiors engineering company.

What is the purchase price for AAR CORPs acquisition of Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC?

AAR Aircraft Services, Inc. agreed to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC for a purchase price of $35 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments for working capital, cash, and debt.

Who is selling Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC to AAR CORP (AIR)?

Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC is being acquired from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions LLC, which is identified as the seller in the transaction.

Which AAR CORP subsidiary is the buyer in the Aircraft Reconfig Technologies deal?

The buyer is AAR Aircraft Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AAR CORP., which entered into the definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC.

How did AAR CORP (AIR) communicate the acquisition agreement to the market?

AAR CORP. issued a press release on December 17, 2025 announcing the agreement and furnished it as Exhibit 99.1 under Regulation FD. The company stated that this information is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

What kind of business is Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC in AAR CORPs acquisition?

Aircraft Reconfig Technologies LLC is described as a leading aircraft interiors engineering company, indicating a focus on engineering solutions for aircraft cabin interiors.