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Firefly Aerospace Prices IPO at $35–$39 to Raise as Much as $631.8 Million

The company has launched its roadshow to secure Nasdaq approval ahead of its debut under ticker FLY

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The Blue Ghost lunar lander is seen Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park.
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Overview

  • Firefly set its IPO at $35–$39 per share for 16.2 million shares, implying a valuation of about $5–5.5 billion.
  • Proceeds will be used to repay outstanding borrowings, cover accrued preferred dividends and support general corporate purposes.
  • Firefly has applied to list its common stock on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol FLY.
  • The company posted first-quarter revenue of $55.9 million, up sixfold year-over-year, alongside a $60.1 million net loss and a $1.1 billion backlog.
  • Its Blue Ghost lander became the first commercial craft to achieve a soft landing on the moon under NASA’s CLPS program, and it counts Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and L3Harris among its partners.