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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Acquire Canadair Regional Jet Program from Bombardier Inc.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement, whereby MHI will acquire Bombardiers regional jet program for a cash consideration of $550 million USD, payable to Bombardier upon closing, and the assumption by MHI of liabilities amounting to approximately $200 million USD.

Key Points: 
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement, whereby MHI will acquire Bombardiers regional jet program for a cash consideration of $550 million USD, payable to Bombardier upon closing, and the assumption by MHI of liabilities amounting to approximately $200 million USD.
  • Under the agreement, Bombardiers net beneficial interest in the Regional Aircraft Securitization Program (RASPRO), which is valued at approximately $180 million USD, will be transferred to MHI.
  • This transaction represents one of the most important steps in our strategic journey to build a strong, global aviation capability.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), headquartered in Tokyo, is one of the worlds leading industrial firms with 80,000 group employees and annual consolidated revenues of around US$38 billion.