The Boeing Company and Aviall, Inc., announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Boeing’s acquisition of Aviall in an all-cash merger for $48 per share, or $1.7 billion. Boeing will also assume approximately $350 million of net debt as part of the transaction.
Aviall is the largest independent provider of new aviation parts and services in the aerospace industry. Its capabilities include global parts distribution and supply chain services for aerospace, defense, and marine industries worldwide. Aviall’s 2005 revenue was $1.3 billion, with more than 25 percent growth expected in 2006.
“The aviation services market offers us tremendous opportunities to profitably grow our business, internally and externally, to better serve our commercial and military customers,” says Boeing Chairman, President, and Chief Executive W. James McNerney. “This acquisition is uniquely powerful in that it leverages the strong and growing services units of both our commercial and military businesses. It demonstrates our commitment to create a Boeing that is more than just the sum of its parts.”
“We are delighted to become part of The Boeing Company,” according to Paul Fulchino, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Aviall. “Our combined industry knowledge creates a dynamic team that will continue to enable our customers to achieve greater efficiency, operational savings and profitability.”
Aviall will report to Boeing Commercial Aviation Services and operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Commercial Aviation Services offers Integrated Materials Management (IMM) services to airline customers. Through this program, Boeing and selected suppliers maintain an airline’s inventory of maintenance supplies—including spare parts—and provide items only as needed, reducing the airline’s cost and complexity of doing business. Aviall’s parts ordering and supply chain management capabilities will also be utilized by Boeingís Integrated Defense Systems’ Support Systems business.
“Aviall will quickly become an integral part of our Commercial Aviation Services business and accelerate our Integrated Materials Management program,” says Alan Mulally, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. “Aviall is customer focused, has a strong growth plan and proven track record of solid financial performance. It is a perfect fit for our strategy of providing supply chain management solutions that help our airline and military customers operate more efficiently and productively.”
With approximately 1,000 employees, Aviall is headquartered in Dallas, with customer service centers located in North America, Europe, and Asia. As the world’s largest independent provider of new aviation parts and related aftermarket services, Aviall markets and distributes products for approximately 220 manufacturers and offers approximately 700,000 catalog items. Aviall also offers a full line of aviation batteries, hoses, wheels and brakes, and paint services.
For more information on Aviall go to [www.aviall.com]. Boeing’s Web site is [www.boeing.com].
