Airbus SE (EPA: AIR),
ממשלת קוויבק ו-Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) הסכימו על מבנה בעלות חדש של תוכנית ה-A220, שבו בומברדייה מעבירה את המניות הנותרות שלה ב-Airbus
Canada Limited Partnership (איירבוס קנדה) לממשלת קוויבק. העסקה נכנסה
לתוקף מיידי.
Airbus and the Government of Québec become sole owners of the A220 Programme as Bombardier completes its strategic exit from Commercial Aviation
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- Bombardier transfers its remaining interest in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus SE and the Government of Québec
- Airbus now holds 75 percent of Airbus Canada with the Government of Québec increasing its holding to 25 percent for no cash consideration
- Bombardier work packages for the A220 and A330 will be transferred to Airbus, through its subsidiary Stelia Aerospace, securing 360 jobs in Québec
- Bombardier will receive US$591M, net of adjustments, of which US$531M was received at closing, and is released of its future funding capital requirement to Airbus Canada
- Over 3,300 Airbus jobs secured in Québec
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands and MONTREAL, Feb. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE):
Airbus SE (EPA:
AIR), the Government of Québec and Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) have
agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A220 programme, whereby
Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus and the Government of Québec. The
transaction is effective immediately.
This agreement
brings the shareholdings in Airbus Canada, responsible for the A220, to 75
percent for Airbus and 25 percent for the Government of Québec respectively.
The Government’s stake is redeemable by Airbus in 2026 - three years later than
before. As part of this transaction, Airbus, via its wholly owned subsidiary
Stelia Aerospace, has also acquired the A220 and A330 work package production
capabilities from Bombardier in Saint-Laurent, Québec.
This new agreement
underlines the commitment of Airbus and the Government of Québec to the A220
programme during this phase of continuous ramp-up and increasing customer
demand. Since Airbus took majority ownership of the A220 programme on July 1,
2018, total cumulative net orders for the aircraft have increased by 64 percent
to 658 units at the end of January 2020.
"This
agreement with Bombardier and the Government of Québec demonstrates our support
and commitment to the A220 and Airbus in Canada. Furthermore it extends our
trustful partnership with the Government of Québec. This is good news for our
customers and employees as well as for the Québec and Canadian aerospace
industry,” said Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury. "I would
like to sincerely thank Bombardier for the strong collaboration during our
partnership. We are committed to this fantastic aircraft programme and we are
aligned with the Government of Québec in our ambition to bring long-term
visibility to the Québec and Canadian aerospace industry.”
“I am proud that
our government was able to reach this agreement. We have succeeded in
protecting paying jobs and the exceptional expertise developed in Québec,
despite the major challenges we faced in this regard when we took office. We
have consolidated the government’s position in the partnership, while
respecting our commitment not to reinvest in the program. By opting to
strengthen its presence here, Airbus has chosen to focus on our talents and our
creativity. The decision of an industrial giant like Airbus to invest more in
Québec will help attract other world-class prime contractors,” the Premier of
Québec, François Legault, stated.
“This agreement is
excellent news for Québec and its aerospace industry. The A220 partnership is
now well established and will continue to grow in Québec. The agreement will
allow Bombardier to improve its financial situation and Airbus to increase its
presence and footprint in Québec. It’s a win–win situation for both the private
partners and the industry,” pointed out Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the
Economy and Innovation.
With this
transaction, Bombardier will receive a consideration of $591M from Airbus, net
of adjustments, of which $531M was received at closing and $60M to be paid over
the 2020-21 period. The agreement also provides for the cancellation of
Bombardier warrants owned by Airbus, as well as releasing Bombardier of its
future funding capital requirement to Airbus Canada.
“This transaction
supports our efforts to address our capital structure and completes our
strategic exit from commercial aerospace,” said Alain Bellemare, President and
CEO Bombardier, Inc. “We are incredibly proud of the many achievements
and tremendous impact Bombardier had on the commercial aviation industry.
We are equally proud of the responsible way in which we have exited commercial
aerospace, preserving jobs and reinforcing the aerospace cluster in Québec and
Canada. We are confident that the A220 program will enjoy a long and
successful run under Airbus’ and the Government of Québec’s stewardship.”
The single aisle
market is a key growth driver, representing 70 percent of the expected global
future demand for aircraft. Ranging from 100 to 150 seats, the A220 is highly
complementary to Airbus’ existing single aisle aircraft portfolio, which
focuses on the higher end of the single-aisle business (150-240 seats).
As part of the
agreement, Airbus has acquired the Airbus A220 and A330 work package production
capability from Bombardier in Saint-Laurent, Québec. These production activities
will be operated in the Saint Laurent site by Stelia Aéronautique Saint Laurent
Inc., a newly created subsidiary of Stelia Aerospace, which is a 100 percent
Airbus subsidiary.
Stelia
Aéronautique Saint-Laurent will continue the production of the A220 cockpit and
aft fuselage production, as well as A330 workpackages, for a transition period
of approximately three years at the Saint-Laurent facility. A220 workpackages
will then be transferred to the Stelia Aerospace site in Mirabel to optimize
the logistical flow to the A220 Final Assembly Line also located in Mirabel.
Airbus plans to offer all current Bombardier employees working on the A220 and
A330 work packages at Saint-Laurent opportunities around the A220 programme’s
ramp-up, ensuring know-how retention as well as business continuity and growth
in Québec.
At the end of
January 2020, 107 A220 aircraft were flying with seven customers on four
continents. In 2019 alone, Airbus delivered 48 A220s, with the further ramp-up
to be continued.
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About
Airbus
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leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated
revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus
offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a
European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as
well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus
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About Bombardier
With over 68,000
employees, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry,
creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and
services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards
in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a broad portfolio of products and services for the business aviation, commercial aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a broad portfolio of products and services for the business aviation, commercial aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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About Stelia Aerospace
With a turnover of
2,4 billion euros and 7,100 employees worldwide (4,500 in France and 2,600 in
North America, Tunisia, Morocco and Portugal), Stelia Aerospace is one of the
world leaders in the field of aerostructures, pilot seats and Business Class
and First Class passenger seats.
Stelia Aerospace
designs and manufactures the front fuselage sections for the entire Airbus
family, as well as fuselage sections and specific sub-assemblies for Airbus,
fully equipped wings for ATR, fully equipped central fuselages for Bombardier’s
Global 7500, and complex metallic and composite aerostructure parts for Boeing,
Bombardier, Embraer, Northrop-Grumman.
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About Investissement Quebec
The mission of Investissement
Québec is to participate actively in Québec’s economic development by
stimulating business innovation, entrepreneurship and the growth of exports and
investment in every region of Québec. The Corporation provides enterprises and
entrepreneurs with support services, including technology-based measures, as
well as adapted financial solutions and investments. Through its Investissement
Québec International division, the Corporation assists enterprises with exports
and prospects for foreign investments.
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