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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, USA, and is one of the world's largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial aircraft. The company's extensive footprint spans facilities in Tulsa and McAlester, Oklahoma; Kinston, North Carolina; Prestwick, Scotland; Preston, England; Subang, Malaysia; and Saint-Nazaire, France.
Spirit AeroSystems specializes in producing aerostructures, notably fuselages, cockpits, wing components, engine pylons, and nacelles. It serves both the commercial and military aviation sectors. Since its spin-off from Boeing in 2005, Spirit has become the largest independent supplier of aerostructures for commercial aircraft, with Boeing and Airbus as its primary customers. Boeing accounted for approximately 60% of revenue, while Airbus contributed around 20% in recent years.
In the US, Spirit's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components. The company also provides aftermarket services such as spare parts, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), and fleet support services across North America, Europe, and Asia. In Europe, Spirit manufactures wing components for Airbus among other customers.
Recent achievements and ongoing projects underscore Spirit's commitment to innovation and quality. Notable updates include the completion of a tender offer for its 7.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2025, and organizational changes focused on enhancing quality and operational performance. In 2023, Spirit reported a significant increase in revenue due to higher production deliveries and favorable pricing adjustments on the Boeing 787 program.
The company is currently engaged in discussions with Boeing about a possible acquisition, although no definitive agreement has been reached. This potential transaction reflects Spirit's strategic efforts to further enhance shareholder value.
With a robust backlog of $49 billion, Spirit AeroSystems continues to adapt and evolve, leveraging its decades of design and manufacturing expertise to remain a reliable supplier of military aerostructures and high-temperature materials crucial for complex missions. The company's financial outlook remains cautious, reflecting ongoing negotiations and production adjustments in collaboration with key partners like Boeing and Airbus.
Spirit AeroSystems has initiated a Tender Offer to purchase any and all of the $500 million outstanding principal amount of its 5.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2025. The company is also soliciting consents to amend certain provisions of the indenture for these notes. The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m. on December 6, 2022, unless extended. The company intends to fund this purchase with proceeds from new senior secured debt securities, aiming to raise $800 million.
Spirit AeroSystems reported a 30% increase in third quarter 2022 revenue to $1.3 billion, driven mainly by higher Boeing 737 deliveries. However, the company faced a net loss of $128 million and an EPS of $(1.22). Operating income improved to $4.5 million from a loss of $156.6 million year-over-year. Cash used in operations was $36 million, a significant drop from $211 million in the same period last year. Spirit is implementing a cost optimization program to enhance profitability and expects a favorable cash impact of up to $150 million in 2023 from pension terminations.
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Joramco at MRO Europe in London. This partnership aims to enhance services for composite and metallic aerostructures in the Middle East. Both companies will collaborate to develop new repair processes, leveraging Joramco's extensive experience and certifications from regulatory bodies like the FAA and EASA. Spirit's Aftermarket business has shown growth, with revenues increasing from $186 million in 2019 to $239.9 million in 2021, following important acquisitions in Belfast and Casablanca.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) will announce its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 3, 2022, at 6:30 a.m. Central Time. Following this, a conference call featuring President and CEO Tom Gentile and CFO Mark Suchinski will occur at 10 a.m. Central Time, discussing the results and company outlook. The presentation will be accessible online, including charts and a Q&A session. Spirit AeroSystems specializes in manufacturing aerostructures for various aircraft and has facilities across the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia, and Morocco.
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Malaysia Airlines Berhad to develop maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the 737 Next Generation Aircraft. The partnership aims to establish repair services for nacelle and flight control surfaces, targeting completion before the end of 2022. Spirit's Aftermarket business has shown growth, with revenues increasing from $186 million in 2019 to $239.9 million in 2021. The company aims to further grow this business to $500 million by 2025.
Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) announced the launch of Spirit Evergreen Aftermarket Solutions (SEAS), a joint venture with Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT), set to begin operations on October 3 in Taiwan. This venture aims to enhance Spirit's maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services and cater to burgeoning fleet demands in the Asia-Pacific region. The venture follows a partnership initiated in April 2021 and aims to significantly grow Spirit's aftermarket revenue, targeting $500 million by 2025, up from $239.9 million in 2021.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings (NYSE: SPR) has secured a contract from Boeing to supply 34 horizontal stabilizer kits for the U.S. Air Force's KC-135R Stratotankers, aimed at extending their operational life until at least 2040. The production will take place at Spirit's Tulsa, Oklahoma facility. This initiative aligns with Spirit's strategy to diversify its business, targeting a 40% revenue share from Defense and Space sectors. Additionally, Spirit is involved in the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, which is set to replace 608 engines by 2050.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) CFO Mark Suchinski will present at the Morgan Stanley 10th Annual Laguna Conference on September 14, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via webcast, and an audio replay will be available for 180 days post-event. Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for various aircraft types, with operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia, and Morocco. For more information, visit their website or check their Twitter handle.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings reported a 26% increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2022, reaching $1.3 billion, driven by higher deliveries on the Boeing 737 program. However, the company faced significant operating losses of $105 million and net losses amounting to $122 million, although these were less than previous year's losses. The adjusted EPS was $(1.21). Cash used in operations surged to $62 million, reflecting higher working capital demands. Spirit's backlog remained robust at approximately $34 billion.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 3, 2022, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 12, 2022. This announcement reflects the company's intention to reward its shareholders while maintaining its position as a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for the aerospace industry. Spirit continues to leverage its extensive manufacturing expertise across international facilities.
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