SALE OF SPIRIT - CONSIDERATIONS AND VALUATION
What if Spirit AeroSystems, a company in the aerospace industry, was sold tomorrow. Currently, its stock is trading at $35 per share, and its total value is about $4 billion.
Boeing is driving this acquisition. They want to control their supply chain and manufacturing better, especially after the 737 MAX crisis. Buying Spirit is part of Boeing's plan to improve its competitiveness, manage risks, and deal with regulations. Spirit is a key supplier for Boeing, so this acquisition is crucial for Boeing's operations.
This potential sale shows how complicated the aerospace industry is. It reminds us how important it is to handle supply chains, safety issues, and competition.
However, Spirit isn't just about Boeing Commercial. It has a diverse portfolio, international presence, and integrated management, supply chain, and research.
SPIRIT OVERVIEW
🌀The company operates in three principal segments: Commercial, Defense & Space, and Aftermarket.
🌀Research and development efforts benefiting the company as a whole are not unique to specific segments.
🌀The Commercial Segment design and manufacturing for commercial and business/regional jet programs. Components include the forward section of the aerostructure, mid and rear fuselage sections, nacelles, struts/pylons, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, flaps and slats, wing structures, and fully functional wing systems.
🌀Defense & Space Segment: Design and manufacturing of various components primarily for U.S. Government defense programs. Components include fuselage, strut, nacelle, and wing aerostructures. Also includes missiles and hypersonic, rotorcraft aerostructures, and classified programs.
🌀The Aftermarket segment includes designing, manufacturing, and marketing spare parts and MRO services.
🌀Spirit AeroSystems boasts a broad international footprint, with facilities strategically located across the globe.
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