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FTAI Aviation Ltd. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 14, 2022)

Filed November 14, 2022For Securities:FTAIFTAIMFTAIN

Summary

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) filed an 8-K on November 14, 2022, reporting the completion of a significant corporate restructuring. On November 10, 2022, New FTAI became the publicly traded parent company following a merger where Old FTAI became its wholly-owned subsidiary. This transaction effectively replaces Old FTAI as the successor issuer with New FTAI, with shareholders receiving New FTAI shares on a one-for-one basis. The filing also details the entry into several material definitive agreements, primarily focused on financial obligations. New FTAI has issued guarantees for Old FTAI's existing debt, including its 6.50% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025, 9.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027, 5.50% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028, and its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Additionally, new agreements concerning profit sharing and registration rights have been established, alongside amendments to the company's governing documents to align with the new corporate structure. The company's shares commenced trading on Nasdaq under the same ticker symbols.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of Merger: New FTAI successfully completed a merger, with Old FTAI becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary, and New FTAI succeeding Old FTAI as the publicly traded entity.
  • 2Shareholder Exchange: Existing shareholders of Old FTAI received New FTAI shares on a one-for-one basis, maintaining their proportional ownership.
  • 3Debt Guarantees Issued: New FTAI has provided full and unconditional guarantees for Old FTAI's outstanding senior unsecured notes (2025, 2027, 2028) and its revolving credit facility.
  • 4New Corporate Structure: The company's articles of association and limited liability company agreement have been amended to reflect the new structure and ensure substantially similar rights for shareholders.
  • 5Trading Continuity: New FTAI shares began trading on Nasdaq immediately following the merger completion, under the same ticker symbols as Old FTAI shares.
  • 6New Agreements Established: The company entered into a Services and Profit Sharing Agreement and an Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement.
  • 7Termination of Old Agreement: The Fourth Amended and Restated Partner Agreement of the Partnership was terminated in connection with the merger.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports the completion of a corporate merger where New FTAI became the parent company and Old FTAI became a wholly-owned subsidiary. It also details the financial guarantees and new agreements established as a result of this transaction.

Existing shareholders of Old FTAI had their shares converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of New FTAI. New FTAI is now the publicly traded entity, and its shares trade under the same symbols on Nasdaq.

The guarantees mean that New FTAI is now fully and unconditionally responsible for the payment of principal and interest on Old FTAI's existing senior notes and its revolving credit facility. This consolidates the debt obligations under the new parent company structure.

The company has amended its articles of association and limited liability company agreement to reflect the new corporate structure. While New FTAI is the successor, the governance policies, board composition, and committee structures remain substantially similar to those of Old FTAI prior to the merger.