AAR CORP (AIR)

Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Dollars in millions)

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General Overview and Outlook

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During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we changed our operating segment structure to realign our former Integrated Solutions segment which resulted in the following changes:

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We report our activities in four business segments:

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Our previously reported segment financial information has been recast to conform to our new segment structure. The change in our operating segments had no impact on our previously reported consolidated results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

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Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and he evaluates performance on our operating segments using operating income as the primary profitability measure. Our operating segments are aligned principally around differences in products and services and are consistent with how our CODM allocates resources, assesses performance, and makes decisions.

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During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we announced our intention to exit our Legacy Commercial Programs business as it requires significant asset pools and no longer meets our capital return thresholds. We anticipate that the wind-down of this segment will take approximately three to four years as the Legacy Commercial Programs’ existing customer contracts are terminated or exited and its rotable assets are sold.

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In fiscal 2026, we completed one acquisition in our Parts Supply segment and three acquisitions in our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment to further expand our products and services portfolio and our global footprint:

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Pending Acquisition of MRO Holdings

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On September 28, 2026, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% interest in MRO Holdings which is a leading global provider of aircraft MRO services. Under the terms of the agreement and subject to closing conditions, we will acquire MRO Holdings for approximately $3.0 billion including the repayment of $1.3 billion of MRO Holdings’ existing borrowings as part of the transaction.

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We expect to fund the acquisition, including related expenses, through approximately $2.1 billion of new debt, approximately $780 million of our equity issued to existing MRO Holdings shareholders, and approximately $230 million of proceeds from a private investment in public equity (PIPE) offering. We have also secured a debt financing commitment to backstop the contemplated new financings. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

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We will have the option to acquire the remaining 35% ownership interest of MRO Holdings with 5% exercisable at any time within six years of the closing of the acquisition and the remaining 30% exercisable in three equal tranches of 10% on the second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the closing of the initial acquisition. We will control the MRO Holdings’ Board of Managers and expect to consolidate its financial results. Transaction costs associated with the transaction of $7.3 million were expensed as incurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2027.

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Parts Supply

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Our Parts Supply segment primarily consists of aftermarket distribution of new, OEM supplied replacement parts and sales and leasing of USM. We have established formal, exclusive distribution relationships with OEM suppliers of aircraft components, which are utilized by aircraft operators and aircraft repair and maintenance operations. We are a leading independent distributor of factory new aircraft parts for the aftermarket. We also distribute components and assemblies to OEMs through our recent ADI acquisition.

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We also have an interest in a joint venture supporting the distribution of OEM parts to customers in Asia.

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USM is an important category of the aviation aftermarket in which parts removed from engines or airframes can be refurbished to be utilized as replacement parts in the aftermarket. We utilize a network of third-party repair facilities to perform this work. USM parts often represent a cost-effective and more timely solution for operators when compared to sourcing new parts. We take an active role in sourcing USM inventory by monitoring the market for opportunities to acquire used aircraft and engines. After acquisition, we manage the process of disassembly, repair and inspection of the various parts or discrete components that can be sold to customers.

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Repair, Engineering, and Software

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Our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment primarily provides Airframe MRO, Component MRO, and integrated software solutions.

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Our Airframe MRO services are primarily comprised of major airframe inspection, MRO, painting services, line maintenance, airframe modifications, structural repairs, avionics service and installation, exterior and interior refurbishment and engineering services and support for many types of commercial and military aircraft. Component MRO services are primarily comprised of repair and overhaul services for structural components, engine and airframe accessories, and interior refurbishment.

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Our software solutions primarily consist of comprehensive, cloud-based, mobile, and AI-enabled aviation aftermarket software, which provide greater value across all aspects of airline and MRO technical operations. Trax is a cloud-based system of record for aircraft maintenance which is enhanced by mobile apps for real-time work execution. Aerostrat is an advanced platform for long-range heavy maintenance planning used by global airlines to automate complex scheduling to ensure heavy maintenance capacity and minimal aircraft out-of-service time. Airvoyant is an artificial intelligence (“AI”) platform that automates the procurement workflow from requisition to invoice (end-to-end) through intelligent sourcing decisions using data science and agentic AI. Airinmar provides warranty claim management in support of our airline customers’ maintenance activities.

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To meet growing customer demand, we recently expanded our Airframe MRO Oklahoma City operations with the construction of a new 80,000 square foot facility with three bays and warehouse space adjacent to our existing hangar. This facility inducted its first aircraft in early calendar 2026. We are also expanding our Miami airframe maintenance operations with a 114,000 square foot facility with three bays adjacent to our existing hangar. The new Miami facility is expected to be operational before the end of calendar 2026.

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Government Solutions

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The Government Solutions segment primarily consists of our fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the DoW, the DoS and foreign governments and our Mobility Systems operations which provides products and services supporting the movement of equipment by the U.S. and foreign governments and non-governmental organizations.

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Fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft are performed for the DoS under the INL/A WASS contract. We are the prime contractor on this ten-year performance-based contract which began in fiscal 2018. Our services under the contract include operating and maintaining the global DoS fleet of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Supply chain logistics programs are primarily comprised of material planning, sourcing, logistics, information and program management and parts and component repair and overhaul.

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Mobility Systems designs, manufactures, and repairs transportation pallets and a wide variety of containers and shelters used in support of military and humanitarian tactical deployment activities. The containers and shelters are used in numerous mission requirements, including armories, supply and parts storage, refrigeration systems, tactical operation centers, briefing rooms, laundry and kitchen facilities, water treatment, and sleeping quarters. Shelters include both stationary and vehicle-mounted applications. Mobility Systems also provides engineering, design, and system integration services for specialized command and control systems.

Legacy Commercial Programs

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The Legacy Commercial Programs segment primarily consists of asset-heavy flight hour-based component pool and repair programs for commercial airlines and distribution of consumables and expendables inve

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in millions)

Background and Forward-Looking Statements

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, and quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. For a discussion of the comparison of fiscal 2025 and 2024, refer to Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2025 (filed with the SEC on July 22, 2025).

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may also be identified because they contain words such as ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘continue,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘likely,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘might,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘potential,’’ ‘‘predict,’’ ‘‘project,’’ ‘‘seek,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘target,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘would,’’ or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions and estimates based on information available to us as of the dates such assumptions and estimates are made, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those factors discussed under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Should one or more of those risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described. Those events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many are beyond our control. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

General Overview

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we changed our operating segment structure to realign our Integrated Solutions segment which resulted in the following changes:

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These changes resulted in the following four operating segments:

Our chief operating decision making officer (“CODM”) is our Chief Executive Officer and he evaluates performance on our operating segments using operating income as the primary profitability measure. Our operating segments are aligned principally around differences in products and services. The Company has not aggregated operating segments for purposes of identifying reportable segments. Inter-segment sales are recorded at fair value which results in intercompany profit on inter-segment sales that is eliminated in consolidation. Corporate selling, general and administrative expenses include centralized functions such as legal, finance, treasury and human resources with a portion of the costs allocated to our operating segments.

In fiscal 2026, we completed one acquisition in our Parts Supply segment and three acquisitions in our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment to further expand our products and services portfolio and our global footprint:

Parts Supply

Our Parts Supply segment primarily consists of aftermarket distribution of new, OEM supplied replacement parts and sales and leasing of USM. The Parts Supply segment accounted for approximately 45% of our sales in fiscal 2026. We have established formal distribution relationships with OEMs of aircraft components, which are utilized by aircraft operators and aircraft repair and maintenance operations. We are a leading independent distributor of factory new aircraft parts for the aftermarket. We also distribute components

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and assemblies to OEMs through our recent ADI acquisition. As we continue to enhance our digital solutions, we have developed the online PAARTSsm Store, which facilitates the electronic fulfillment of orders when customers choose this channel.

Our parts are supplied for narrow-body, wide-body and regional aircraft to aircraft operators, airlines, government customers and other MRO companies across the world. In most cases, we enter exclusive relationships with OEM manufacturers for a given market where we are the only provider of that supplier’s product category. We provide global scale, independence, and highly technical sales capabilities across both commercial and government end-markets.

Repair, Engineering, and Software

Our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment primarily provides Airframe MRO, Component MRO, and integrated software solutions. The Repair, Engineering, and Software segment accounted for approximately 35% of our sales in fiscal 2026.

Our Airframe MRO services are primarily comprised of major airframe inspection, MRO, painting services, line maintenance, airframe modifications, structural repairs, avionics service and installation, exterior and interior refurbishment and engineering services and support for many types of commercial and military aircraft. Component MRO services are primarily comprised of repair and overhaul services for structural components, engine and airframe accessories, and interior refurbishment.

Our software solutions primarily consist of comprehensive, cloud-based, mobile, and AI-enabled aviation aftermarket software which provide greater value across all aspects of airline and MRO technical operations. Trax is a cloud-based system of record for aircraft maintenance which is enhanced by mobile apps for real-time work execution. Trax supports all MRO workflows including engineering, planning, procurement, inventory management, repair completion, quality, and reporting. Aerostrat is an advanced platform for long-range heavy maintenance planning used by global airlines. Aerostrat automates complex scheduling to ensure heavy maintenance capacity and minimizes aircraft out-of-service time. Airvoyant is an artificial intelligence (“AI”) platform that automates the procurement workflow from requisition to invoice (end-to-end) through intelligent sourcing decisions using data science and agentic AI. Airvoyant also provides automated ordering controlled by AI confidence thresholds and business rules such as part type, order value, and approvals. Airinmar provides warranty claim management in support of our airline customers’ maintenance activities.

In fiscal 2025, we sold our Landing Gear Overhaul (“LGO”) business to GA Telesis for net proceeds of $48 million subject to post-closing adjustments for working capital, cash, and debt. We recognized a loss on the divestiture of $71.1 million which included goodwill of $14.6 million.

Government Solutions

The Government Solutions segment primarily consists of our fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the DoW, the DoS and foreign governments and our Mobility Systems operations which provides products and services supporting the movement of equipment by the U.S. and foreign governments and non - governmental organizations. The Government Solutions segment accounted for approximately 15% of our sales in fiscal 2026.

Fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft are performed for the DoS under the INL/A WASS contract. We are the prime contractor on this ten-year performance-based contract which began in fiscal 2018. Our services under the contract include operating and maintaining the global DoS fleet of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Supply chain logistics programs are primar

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