EVERETT—The Boeing Company announced on Monday, December 8, it had completed its $4.7 billion reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems after selling it off in 2005 to investment firm Onex for $900 million in cash plus the assumption of $300 million in debt.

“This is a pivotal moment in Boeing’s history and future success as we begin to integrate Spirit AeroSystems’ commercial and aftermarket operations and establish Spirit Defense,” said Kelly Ortberg, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company. “As we welcome our new teammates and bring our two companies together, our focus is on maintaining stability so we can continue delivering high quality airplanes, differentiated services, and advanced defense capabilities for our customers and the industry.”

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