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Divestiture · Aerospace · August 2005

Onex Partners and Ardian acquire Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(NYSE: SPR)

On August 16, 2005, Onex Partners and Ardian acquired Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(NYSE: SPR), an aerospace company in Kansas, United States, from The Boeing Company.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedAugust 16, 2005 TypeDivestiture TargetSpirit AeroSystems, Inc.(NYSE: SPR) Buyers Onex Partners
Ardian Seller The Boeing Company SectorAerospace LocationKansas, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(NYSE: SPR)
Kansas, United States
Aerospacesector
-founded
Activestatus
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Buyers (2)

Onex Partners Lead
Private equity firm · 49 deals on record
Ardian Co-investor
Private equity firm · 421 deals on record
  • 1st transaction for the lead buyer in aerospace
  • 9th transaction in United States
49deals, all time
3in this sector
2020latest

Seller

The Boeing Company
Company · 44 deals on record
44investments
13in this sector
6exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(NYSE: SPR)?Onex Partners and Ardian acquired Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(NYSE: SPR) on August 16, 2005.

Who sold Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(NYSE: SPR)?The Boeing Company was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the aerospace sector in 2005.

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