Allegiant to buy Sun Country in $1.5B deal as budget airline stocks split
Allegiant will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, including net debt. Sun Country shareholders will get $4.10 in cash and 0.1557 Allegiant shares per share, valuing Sun Country at $18.89 each. The companies expect $140 million in annual synergies by the third year. Allegiant shares fell 6% while Sun Country rose 11% after the announcement.