Boeing Settles Deal Fallout With Embraer For $150M: Details
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 16 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Arbitration Outcome: Embraer S.A. shares fell after the conclusion of arbitration with Boeing, resulting in Boeing agreeing to pay Embraer $150 million related to the termination of a $4.2 billion Master Transaction Agreement in April 2020.
Financial Performance: Embraer's adjusted free cash flow was negative $215 million in Q2 due to increased working capital needs, while the company also secured a contract to sell up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force, with deliveries starting in 2025.
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Wall Street analysts forecast BA stock price to rise
16 Analyst Rating
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Strong Buy
Current: 222.200
Low
150.00
Averages
269.14
High
298.00
Current: 222.200
Low
150.00
Averages
269.14
High
298.00
About BA
The Boeing Company is an aerospace company. Its segments include Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and Global Services (BGS). Its BCA segment develops, produces and markets commercial jet aircraft principally for the commercial airline industry worldwide. Its family of commercial jet aircraft in production includes the 737 narrow-body model and the 767, 777 and 787 wide-body models. Its BDS segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for strike, surveillance and mobility. Its BGS segment provides services to its commercial and defense customers worldwide. It sustains aerospace platforms and systems with a range of products and services, including supply chain and logistics management, engineering, maintenance and modifications, upgrades and conversions, spare parts, pilot and maintenance training systems and services, technical and maintenance documents, and others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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