# Spirit AeroSystems acquires Short Brothers and Bombardier assets

The French Competition Authority cleared the acquisition by Spirit AeroSystems of Short Brothers plc, Bombardier Aerospace North Africa SAS, and certain assets of Bombardier Inc. in aircraft parts supply and MRO markets.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-07-06
- Value: $920.0M
- Status: completed
- Products: aircraft parts, spare parts, MRO services
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Bombardier](https://endata.com/companies/2513.md) (target)
- [ASCO Industries](https://endata.com/companies/15250.md) (target)
- [Spirit AeroSystems](https://endata.com/companies/16652.md) (acquirer)
- [Short Brothers](https://endata.com/companies/47214.md) (target)
- [Bombardier Aerospace North Africa](https://endata.com/companies/48381.md) (target)

## Sources

- [caselex.eu](https://www.caselex.eu/2020/market-definition/spirit-aerosystems-inc-short-brothers-plc-bombardier-aerospace-north-africa-sas/), 2020-07-06: "The French Competition Authority cleared an acquisition by Spirit Aerosystems Inc. of Short Brothers plc., Bombardier Aerospace North Africa SAS and certain assets of Bombardier Inc."
- [aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/spirit-aerosystems-continue-asco-bombardier-deals), 2020-08-05: "We continue to see the long-term strategic value in both the Asco and Bombardier aerostructures acquisitions and remain engaged in discussions with both parties on the conditions needed for closure of those deals."

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