# AAR Corp. acquisition of MRO Holdings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aar-corp-acquisition-of-mro-holdings > Updated: 2026-09-28T23:18:36.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. AAR Corp. has entered an agreement to acquire a 65% majority stake in MRO Holdings, the parent company of Aeroman, in a deal with an implied enterprise value of approximately $4 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approval. Under the terms of the agreement, current shareholders, including MRO Holdings President Roberto Kriete, will retain a 35% stake, though AAR Corp. maintains an option to acquire the remaining interest at a later date. Existing management teams for Aeroman and its divisions will remain. The deal includes a multi-year investment plan to expand Aeroman’s operations in El Salvador by modernizing facilities, increasing maintenance capacity, and strengthening technical training programs. Following the announcement, AAR Corp. shares declined by 7.06% despite the company reporting first-quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings that exceeded expectations. To finance the acquisition, AAR Corp. plans to issue $2.1 billion in new debt and $780 million in equity. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: AAR Corp. to acquire majority stake in MRO Holdings AAR Corp. will acquire a 65% stake in MRO Holdings, parent of Aeroman, in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion, aiming to expand aviation maintenance capacity in Latin America. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aar-corp-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-mro-holdings ### 2026-09-28: AAR Corp, Arbutus Biopharma, and AMC see significant market shifts AAR Corp shares fell following a $4 billion acquisition announcement for MRO Holdings, while Arbutus Biopharma rose 5.3% and AMC Entertainment saw a sixfold increase in on-chain trading volume. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amc-entertainment-sees-surge-in-trading-volume-and-call-options --- Cite as: AAR Corp. acquisition of MRO Holdings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aar-corp-acquisition-of-mro-holdings