Bombardier clocking out of aviation
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No doubt the management made a lot of mistakes, however, America, at Boeings request, implemented a 292% tariff on the C-Series.
That killed the project and forced the sale of the now Airbus 220.
Few products can survive a 292% tariff. 😏
https://www.seattletimes.com/busines...st-bombardier/
That killed the project and forced the sale of the now Airbus 220.
Few products can survive a 292% tariff. 😏
https://www.seattletimes.com/busines...st-bombardier/
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The tariff announcement was made in Sept/2017 and finalized later that year. It would be disingenuous to suggest the tariff only existed for 30 days when the damage was done months before. While there might be some blame to lay at the feet of Quebec comparing Bombardier to AB is another fallacy. Both companies where in completely different positions at the government bailout juncture.
Bombardier suffered death by a thousand spears. The tariff only amount to a few dozen of those.
Bombardier suffered death by a thousand spears. The tariff only amount to a few dozen of those.
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Jobs in QC are "a" factor
Seattle Times article notes that acquisition by Airbus also granted AB "option" to buy out remaining ownership interests held, after the AB deal, by Bombardier and Quebec government. Without any access to the pertinent transaction documents - and while accepting as accurate the news reporting as far as it goes - what conditions for exercise of that option may exist at present, as opposed to what was projected for 2026 as referenced in the article, we can only guess.
Probably the CAQ party currently in charge of Quebec government would find nice advantage in giving a superior performance on the matter of retaining good, well-paying jobs in the province, as comparrd to Trudeau's party rather botching similar interests with engineering firm SNC-Lavalin. And quite plausibly there is a path forward that could work out well.
Instead of buying the interest AB didn't originally acquire, it should consider a modified consortium arrangement. The jet reportedly is a strong seller, correct? - and it is in the market ahead of other potential rivals. Don't shift production to Mobile - Quebec's aerospace heritage and its accomplished workforce not only match up well but surpass even strong resources in Mobile. Use an "earn-out" structure for taking a greater ownership interest now, and a reconfigured option later on. The more revenue and earnings, the more paid to Bombardier and QC for the fractional additional interest conveyed now, as well as under the later-deferred option.
It's innovative as a structure if you want to call it that, but it's really about dropping the pretense of resolving "who did what to whom" until now and instead getting on with, you know, the business of building airplanes.
Probably the CAQ party currently in charge of Quebec government would find nice advantage in giving a superior performance on the matter of retaining good, well-paying jobs in the province, as comparrd to Trudeau's party rather botching similar interests with engineering firm SNC-Lavalin. And quite plausibly there is a path forward that could work out well.
Instead of buying the interest AB didn't originally acquire, it should consider a modified consortium arrangement. The jet reportedly is a strong seller, correct? - and it is in the market ahead of other potential rivals. Don't shift production to Mobile - Quebec's aerospace heritage and its accomplished workforce not only match up well but surpass even strong resources in Mobile. Use an "earn-out" structure for taking a greater ownership interest now, and a reconfigured option later on. The more revenue and earnings, the more paid to Bombardier and QC for the fractional additional interest conveyed now, as well as under the later-deferred option.
It's innovative as a structure if you want to call it that, but it's really about dropping the pretense of resolving "who did what to whom" until now and instead getting on with, you know, the business of building airplanes.
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Yes, that would be very noble and innovative but why would AB do it? Business is business and they are about to buy the entire 220 program on the cheap. AB isn’t in the business of being a charity. They made one of the best deals ever now its about to be all theirs for a bargain basement price. The 220 could be the best investment AB ever made.
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However are Bombardier, and in the background the QC Province, bargaining smartly enough? Of course if there is no business incentive for AB, then it can drive the reportedly imminent deal to their own optimal terms - I wouldn't dispute that.
But allow a reference to the prior deal. Press reports indicated that AB was becoming obligated to bring its worldwide marketing, sales and support, and presence to bear in favor of the A220 program. Has AB done that sufficiently, and in accord with and fulfillment of the deal's terms (assuming the contract and related documents from the original deal, in the hands of a competently assertive attorney, provide a realisitic basis for "pushing back" on AB)? From QC's perspective, one could realistically expect that no stone will go unturned in endeavoring to keep jobs in aerospace here. AB has plenty of finance capacity, or so its apparently unblinking response to a four billion dollar civil penalty would suggest. And QC, and more broadly Canada (and its friends) could have pretty long memories. Not least the intensity of loyalty to the French-speaking tradition is easy to underestimate - but the sting when resentment is applied is not easily forgotten.
I don't know what the deal documents from the first AB deal say, but I do know that the entire earlier deal occurred in the grips of a strange, totally uncalled-for Tariff Delusional Fever from someplace south of Mirabel and Dorval, and it stands to reason there is leverage to be found from that earlier, hasty or hasty-seeming deal, if wise business people only will look for it. (Notice, no possible wisdom is claimed for any lawyers, SLF here included.)
But allow a reference to the prior deal. Press reports indicated that AB was becoming obligated to bring its worldwide marketing, sales and support, and presence to bear in favor of the A220 program. Has AB done that sufficiently, and in accord with and fulfillment of the deal's terms (assuming the contract and related documents from the original deal, in the hands of a competently assertive attorney, provide a realisitic basis for "pushing back" on AB)? From QC's perspective, one could realistically expect that no stone will go unturned in endeavoring to keep jobs in aerospace here. AB has plenty of finance capacity, or so its apparently unblinking response to a four billion dollar civil penalty would suggest. And QC, and more broadly Canada (and its friends) could have pretty long memories. Not least the intensity of loyalty to the French-speaking tradition is easy to underestimate - but the sting when resentment is applied is not easily forgotten.
I don't know what the deal documents from the first AB deal say, but I do know that the entire earlier deal occurred in the grips of a strange, totally uncalled-for Tariff Delusional Fever from someplace south of Mirabel and Dorval, and it stands to reason there is leverage to be found from that earlier, hasty or hasty-seeming deal, if wise business people only will look for it. (Notice, no possible wisdom is claimed for any lawyers, SLF here included.)
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QUOTE:
"Adieu, A220. Farewell, commercial aviation.
Bombardier Inc. is transferring its 33.6-per-cent stake in the partnership that builds the plane formerly known as the C Series to Airbus SE and the government of Quebec, the companies said in a statement issued early Thursday. Airbus paid Bombardier $591 million to boost its stake to 75 per cent, while Quebec now holds the remaining 25 per cent.
The deal, which is effective immediately, cements Bombardier’s exit from commercial aerospace. It also frees the Montreal-based manufacturer of future capital requirements to Airbus Canada LP, as the venture is called, just as production is ramping up. Bombardier put the future contributions at US$700 million."
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https://montrealgazette.com/business...series-chapter
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Quebec’s only option and it’s a good one. They are positioned for a ROI while saving some jobs and getting rid of Bombardier’s corporate malfeasance impacting their bailout money. Not what they hoped for but the best they can do now.
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Not to worry,those poor exec's will do fine on the 30 million bonus they voted themselves after the last fiasco.
Surprised that JT isn't trying to throw some more bonus money their way.
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Surprised that JT isn't trying to throw some more bonus money their way.
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WSJ reporting Bombardier in preliminary transaction, to be announced Monday if terms completed, to sell train unit to Alstom, for reported approx. $7 billion.
If completed (per Journal reporting) this deal would mean recently reported talks with Textron for sale of business jet unit would be terminated.
If completed (per Journal reporting) this deal would mean recently reported talks with Textron for sale of business jet unit would be terminated.
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