StandardAero (SARO) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
25 Feb, 2026Business overview and market position
Leading independent provider of aeroengine aftermarket services with a global footprint across 50+ sites and 6 continents.
Approximately 80% of revenue comes from platforms with #1 or #2 market positions, and 77% from customers with long-term agreements.
Focused on engine repair and overhaul, with synergistic component repair services representing 11% of revenue and 20% of segment adjusted EBITDA.
Key partner to both OEMs and operators, serving commercial, military, business aviation, and helicopter markets.
Maintains leadership positions on major engine platforms across their lifecycle, including LEAP, CFM56, and others.
Growth strategy and competitive advantages
Pure play focus on the engine aftermarket, the most profitable and high-growth segment, with long-term industry tailwinds such as pent-up demand and aging fleets.
Differentiated OEM-aligned and independent business model underpins longstanding relationships with major OEMs and operators, some exceeding 60 years.
Strategic global network and scale, with ~8,000 employees and 6 million sq. ft. of production area.
Significant investment in component repair since 2017, growing to over $500M and achieving a 29%+ adjusted EBITDA margin in this segment.
Proven track record of value-accretive M&A, expanding capabilities, reach, and synergy realization.
Financial performance and segment results
Q3 2025 revenue reached $1,498M (+20.4% YoY), with adjusted EBITDA of $196M (+16.1% YoY); YTD 2025 revenue was $4,462M (+16.6% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA $598M (+18.6% YoY).
Commercial aerospace, military & helicopter, and business aviation segments all posted double-digit YoY growth in Q3 2025.
Engine Services accounted for 89% of revenue and 80% of segment adjusted EBITDA; Component Repair Services delivered a 30.7% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q3 2025.
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved to 2.9x in Q3 2025 from 5.3x in Q3 2024.
Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $(18.7)M, reflecting ongoing investments and capital expenditures.
Latest events from StandardAero
- Record revenue, margin expansion, and strong cash flow set the stage for double-digit growth in 2026.SARO
Q4 202525 Feb 2026 - Q3 revenue up 13%, net income positive, IPO proceeds cut debt and boosted growth.SARO
Q3 202414 Jan 2026 - Record 2024 growth, IPO, and deleveraging set up double-digit gains for 2025.SARO
Q4 202426 Dec 2025 - Growth across all segments and margin expansion expected as new programs mature.SARO
Bernstein Insights: 4th Annual Industrials Forum Investor Conference11 Dec 2025 - Virtual annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, and executive pay; Carlyle retains control.SARO
Proxy Filing2 Dec 2025 - Annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, and executive pay, with board support for all items.SARO
Proxy Filing2 Dec 2025 - IPO seeks to raise $1B+ to reduce debt, leveraging global leadership in engine aftermarket services.SARO
Registration Filing30 Nov 2025 - IPO aims to raise $937.5M to reduce debt, with strong OEM ties and diversified revenue.SARO
Registration Filing30 Nov 2025 - Board and management are sponsor-controlled, with strong executive incentives and investor rights.SARO
Registration Filing30 Nov 2025