Bombardier Announces $500 Million Debt Repayment and Confirms Deleveraging Plan on Target
MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today confirmed the company is on track to reach its previously stated net leverage ratio target of 2.0–2.5x. With the $500 million debt redemption notice announced on December 17, which is expected to close by Feb 17, 2026, the Bombardier team will have successfully reduced its long-term debt by $5.5 billion since December 2020, generating annualized interest cost savings of more than $409 million (1).
This achievement reflects Bombardier’s proactive focus on responsibly deploying capital and proactively managing its debt maturity runway—all to ensure flexibility to invest in strategic growth initiatives that will further deliver value. In parallel to this, the company has seen multiple credit-rating upgrades, having most recently reached a Ba3 rating from Moody’s and BB- from S&P Global Ratings.
“Our proactive approach to liquidity and debt management has been a cornerstone of Bombardier’s turnaround and reflects the foundational strategy that was set, and flawlessly executed by our disciplined team,” said Bart Demosky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “By continuously prioritizing debt reduction and strengthening liquidity, Bombardier is on track to meet its stated long-term deleveraging targets, and in doing so, we have enhanced the company’s resiliency and financial flexibility. We are in a position to invest confidently in the future of our business, all while keeping a sharp eye on opportunities to improve leverage ratios further. This mindset will continue to shape our success.”
Bombardier originally announced a long-term net leverage ratio target of ~3.0x as part of the company’s 2021 Investor Day. The target was later revised to 2.0-2.5x in 2023 on the heels of strong business execution and solid fundamentals.
(1) FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.
For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.
Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.
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