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Discovery Capital Management has urged Spirit Airlines' Board to change the record date for voting on the proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, set for July 15, 2022. Currently, over 55% of Spirit's outstanding shares are unable to vote due to a record date of May 6, 2022. They argue this disenfranchises current shareholders, particularly as JetBlue has continued to enhance its competing bid. Discovery emphasizes that JetBlue's offer is superior and encourages Spirit to abandon the Frontier merger in favor of JetBlue, highlighting potential economic rights loss for shareholders.
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) expressed encouragement following discussions with Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) regarding the adjournment of Spirit's special meeting. CEO Robin Hayes stated that Spirit shareholders showed a strong preference for JetBlue's proposed agreement over the Frontier transaction. JetBlue urges Spirit shareholders to vote against Frontier's deal, promoting the superior value JetBlue claims to offer. Notably, Goldman Sachs is acting as JetBlue's financial advisor, while legal advice comes from Shearman & Sterling LLP.
Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) has announced a decision to reopen and immediately adjourn its Special Meeting of Stockholders regarding the proposed merger with Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ:ULCC). The meeting, originally scheduled for July 8, 2022, will be reconvened on July 15, 2022, at 11:00 am ET. This adjournment allows the Spirit Board to continue discussions with both Frontier and JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) while soliciting proxies from stockholders. Stockholders of record as of May 6, 2022, are entitled to vote and should submit proxies promptly.
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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced an extension of its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) at $30.00 per share. The expiration date has been moved to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on July 29, 2022, from the previous June 30, 2022 deadline. As of June 29, 2022, 12,904,319 shares were validly tendered. All other terms of the offer remain unchanged. Stockholders are advised to read the tender offer materials filed with the SEC for important information.
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) has welcomed the Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) Board's decision to adjourn its special meeting, reflecting shareholder opposition to the Frontier transaction. JetBlue urges Spirit shareholders to reject the Frontier deal and pursue its superior proposal. A potential merger between JetBlue and Spirit could create a strong competitor against legacy carriers, benefiting customers and employees. JetBlue's financial advisors include Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Shearman & Sterling LLP.
Spirit Airlines plans to adjourn its Special Meeting of Stockholders originally scheduled for June 30, 2022, to allow further discussions with Frontier and JetBlue regarding a proposed merger. The meeting will reconvene on July 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET. Stockholders recorded as of May 6, 2022, are eligible to vote, and those who wish to change their votes are encouraged to submit proxies promptly. Spirit invites stakeholders to follow updates through the SEC filings related to the tender offer.
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) asserts that its acquisition proposal for Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) is vastly superior to Frontier's (NASDAQ: ULCC) offer, emphasizing all-cash benefits, higher upfront value, and a commitment to customer competition against major airlines. JetBlue's strategy promotes lower fares and enhanced experiences for travelers, alongside greater job opportunities for employees. Analysts support JetBlue's bid while expressing skepticism about Spirit's financial projections under Frontier. JetBlue calls for Spirit shareholders to reject the Frontier deal and back its proposal.
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) has shared a letter with its Crewmembers ahead of the Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) special shareholder meeting scheduled for June 30. The letter highlights JetBlue's commitment to acquiring Spirit, asserting that a merger could create a stronger competitor to legacy airlines. If Spirit shareholders reject the Frontier merger, JetBlue's offer remains viable. The letter emphasizes the potential for growth and increased career opportunities for JetBlue employees. JetBlue's CEO expresses confidence in the outcome, portraying the company's future as bright regardless of the merger's result.
JetBlue has issued an open letter to Spirit shareholders urging them to vote against the proposed Frontier transaction. The letter emphasizes that JetBlue's offer includes a superior all-cash price of at least $33.50 per Spirit share, representing a 51% premium. Key benefits of the JetBlue proposal include an accelerated payment of $2.50 per share and a $400 million reverse break-up fee. JetBlue argues that shareholders will receive more cash with its offer than they would under Frontier's deal. The letter also criticizes Spirit's Board for its ties to Frontier and lack of engagement with JetBlue.