StandardAero sees $150.8m stock sale by GIC Private Ltd

Published 27/05/2025, 18:58
StandardAero sees $150.8m stock sale by GIC Private Ltd

In a recent transaction, GIC Private Ltd, along with its affiliates, GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd and Hux Investment Pte. Ltd., sold a significant portion of StandardAero, Inc. (NASDAQ:SARO) shares. The aerospace services provider, currently valued at $9.4 billion, has shown strong revenue growth of 17% over the last twelve months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears to be trading near its Fair Value. On May 23, 2025, the entities collectively disposed of 5,524,862 shares of common stock at a price of $27.30 per share, amounting to a total value of approximately $150.8 million.

Following this transaction, the reporting entities now hold 35,292,362 shares indirectly. The securities were owned directly by Hux Investment Pte. Ltd., with shared voting and disposal power between the companies involved. It’s important to note that the Government of Singapore, which wholly owns GIC, disclaims any beneficial ownership of these securities. The stock currently trades at $28.66, with analysts setting price targets ranging from $30 to $39.

In other recent news, StandardAero Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching $1.4 billion, a 16% increase compared to the previous year. The company’s net income surged to $63 million, up from $3 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew by 20% to $198 million. Additionally, StandardAero expanded its service offerings by providing lease engines for CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, supporting global Airbus A320neo and Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737 MAX operators. This strategic move is aimed at reducing aircraft downtime during maintenance periods. Meanwhile, a secondary offering was announced, with affiliates of The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) Inc. and GIC planning to sell 30 million shares of StandardAero’s common stock. UBS analyst Gavin Parsons (NYSE:PSN) raised the stock’s price target to $30 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing the company’s margin expansion and growth strategy. StandardAero continues to focus on enhancing its capabilities, including investments in new technologies and platforms like the LEAP engine. The company’s recent performance and strategic initiatives reflect its strong market position and operational efficiencies.

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