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28 Sept 2026, 20:50 UTC · 1h ago
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Headline leans bullish. We score AIR +0.90 across four claims.
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AAR CORP. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings at an implied enterprise value of $4.0 billion.
Newannounced today, Sept. 28, 2026
So whatThe deal represents a multiple of 10.7x MRO Holdings' forecasted 2026 adjusted EBITDA.
More positive than 93% of claims this week
The acquisition is expected to be roughly 400 basis points accretive to AAR's standalone FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin on a pro forma basis before synergies.
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Newannounced today, Sept. 28, 2026
So whatThis lift brings the pro forma adjusted EBITDA margin to approximately 16%.
More positive than 79% of claims this week
AAR expects to generate $75 million in run-rate cost synergies, targeting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19% to 20% within three to four years.
Newannounced today, Sept. 28, 2026
So whatFull synergy realization is deferred until the 2029-2030 timeframe.
More positive than 66% of claims this week
MRO Holdings is expected to generate approximately $1.0 billion of sales and $285 million of adjusted EBITDA in calendar year 2026.
Newannounced today, Sept. 28, 2026
So whatMRO Holdings' 27% adjusted EBITDA margin significantly exceeds AAR's current standalone profile.
More positive than 54% of claims this week
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The acquisition of MRO Holdings is described as transformational, expanding its platform and providing significant growth and margin accretion opportunities.
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