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Onex-backed WestJet Airlines to acquire Sunwing Travel Group.

Financials

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Transaction Value-
Consideration TypeCash
Capital Owned-
Capital Bid For100%
EV/Sales-
EV/EBITDA-
Share Price Premium-
One Off Charge-

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Canada

Domestic

Private

low-cost airline

Single Bidder

Acquisition

Majority

Private Equity

Pending

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Airlines

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Onex-backed WestJet Airlines, a budgeted carrier, agreed to acquire Sunwing Travel Group, a travel company. Financial terms are not disclosed. “This combination brings together Canada’s two original low-cost carriers and positions us to accelerate growth in value-oriented travel, already the fastest growing segment of the airline market,” Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet CEO.

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