Summary by Moomoo AI
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (Alaska) has successfully completed the acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (Hawaiian), as announced on September 18, 2024. This strategic move was initially disclosed on December 2, 2023, when Alaska entered into a Merger Agreement with Hawaiian and Marlin Acquisition Corp., a subsidiary of Alaska. The merger resulted in Hawaiian becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska, with shareholders of Hawaiian receiving $18.00 per share in cash. The acquisition, valued at approximately $1.0 billion, was funded by Alaska's cash on hand. The merger also included financial obligations under a Guarantee related to Hawaiian Airlines's aircraft financing. Alaska Air Group's CEO, Ben Minicucci, emphasized the shared commitment to connecting communities and the combined strength of both airlines. The acquisition is expected...Show More