Boeing Proposes $4 Billion Stock Deal to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems
The acquisition aims to stabilize Boeing's supply chain and improve production quality amid financial challenges.
- Boeing offers $35 per share for Spirit AeroSystems, shifting from an all-cash to a stock-based deal.
- Spirit AeroSystems' shares dropped following the announcement of the revised offer terms.
- The deal requires Spirit to divest some operations to Airbus, Boeing's European competitor.
- Boeing's move comes as it addresses safety and quality issues in its 737 MAX production.
- The acquisition is expected to be finalized within days, pending final negotiations.
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