Statement from Bart Demosky, Executive Vice President and CFO, Bombardier, on S&P’s Global Ratings Upgrade from B to B+

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Bombardier announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its credit rating from B to B+ with a stable outlook. This upgrade reflects Bombardier's financial strength and effective management as the company has met or exceeded its guidance for three consecutive years. The upgrade follows a similar improvement by Moody's, which raised Bombardier's rating to B1. The company attributes this success to its strategic focus on debt reduction, enhanced liquidity, and diversified revenue streams, particularly in its Services and Defense segments. Bombardier's strong backlog is expected to support future deliveries.

Positive

• S&P Global Ratings upgraded Bombardier's credit rating from B to B+.
• Moody's recently upgraded Bombardier's credit rating to B1.
• Bombardier has met or exceeded financial guidance for the past three years.
• The company has a strong and diversified backlog.
• Strategic focus on debt reduction and boosting liquidity.
• Organic diversification of revenue streams, especially in Services and Defense.

Negative

• Despite improvements, Bombardier's credit ratings are still in the sub-investment grade category (B+ from S&P and B1 from Moody's).

MONTRÉAL, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier is proud to share that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the company’s credit rating from B to B+, while maintaining a stable outlook. This most recent upgrade highlights Bombardier’s strength and resiliency, as well the effectiveness of our team’s strategic and disciplined financial management, which has allowed us to steadily meet or exceed the company’s guidance for the past three years.

S&P’s latest upgrade comes on the heels of Moody’s recent upgrade of Bombardier’s credit rating to B1 with a stable outlook. This further demonstrates the company’s strengthened financial profile, which is built on a strong and diversified backlog that continues to provide solid ground for the team to stand on and gives us a clear line of sight on our deliveries for the upcoming years.

I want to underscore once again the crucial and foundational work that Bombardier has accomplished in recent years by prioritizing debt reduction and boosting liquidity all while building the company’s resiliency through the organic diversification of our revenue streams, including with our Services and Defense business segments.

About Bombardier

At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

Bombardier customers operate a fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico.   

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FAQ

What recent credit rating upgrade did Bombardier receive from S&P Global Ratings?

Bombardier's credit rating was upgraded from B to B+ by S&P Global Ratings.

What is the current outlook of Bombardier's credit rating from S&P?

The current outlook of Bombardier's credit rating from S&P is stable.

How has Bombardier's credit rating changed according to Moody's?

Moody's recently upgraded Bombardier's credit rating to B1 with a stable outlook.

What factors contributed to Bombardier's credit rating upgrade?

Factors include strategic debt reduction, enhanced liquidity, and diversification of revenue streams.

What segments has Bombardier focused on for revenue diversification?

Bombardier has focused on its Services and Defense business segments for revenue diversification.