AAR CORP — Form 8-K
Filed October 27, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▲ Likely positive
significance 72/100
What the filing says
AAR Corp announced acquisition of a controlling 65% stake in MRO Holdings, Inc. (Panama-based airframe MRO operator) at $4.0B enterprise value, with AAR issuing ~$780M in equity to MRO Holdings shareholders (12% pro forma ownership) plus ~$230M PIPE ($5B total capitalization). Financing: ~$2.1B new debt + equity; expected close Q3 FY2027 (Feb 2027). Pro forma: revenue grows ~30% to $4.5B; Adjusted EBITDA margin expands ~400 bps from 12% to 16% (before $64M run-rate synergies by FY2030). AAR pro forma net leverage ~3.8x at close, targeting 3.0x within 24 months. AAR holds call options for additional 5% (anytime within 6 years) and 30% in three tranches (years 2–4 at 13.5x–15.25x EV/EBITDA floor-cap).
Why this rating
Material but not transformational. $4.0B deal is ~125% of AAR's $3.2B market cap—large absolute scale. Revenue +30%, EBITDA margin +400 bps are meaningful. High leverage (3.8x) and integration execution risk offset upside. Relative to AAR's size: significant deal but manageable with proven M&A track record.
Price action (we called it positive)
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