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AEVEX Corp.

Aircraft · AVEX

ipo trading trading NYSE 424B4

AEVEX Corp. IPO research page with SEC filing history, offering status, deal terms, structured filing extracts, company news, and comparable IPO context. Latest filing: 424B4 on 2026-04-20. Current deal snapshot: exchange NYSE.

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SEC EDGAR
424B4 priced
Final prospectus
Final prospectus filed after pricing with final deal terms.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Price $20.00 · 16,000,000 shares · Gross proceeds $320,000,000
Class A · Exchange NYSE · Ticker AVEX · Over-allotment 2,400,000 · LLC Units · Use of proceeds To purchase LLC Units in Holdings LLC · Flags units · Underwriters GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, BOFA SECURITIES, JEFFERIES
AEVEX Corp. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of 16,000,000 Class A common shares at $20.00 per share, totaling $320 million. The offering uses an 'Up-C' structure, allowing existing Holdings LLC owners to maintain pass-through interests while enabling future tax benefits. Proceeds will fund purchases of LLC Units in Holdings LLC, with a Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) requiring substantial cash payments to TRA Rights Holders. The company will be a holding company with 43.3% economic interest in Holdings LLC, while Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP) will control ~79.2% of voting power, making AEVEX a 'controlled company' under NYSE rules.
2026-04-20 · 0001193125-26-162601
8-A12B effective
Exchange Act registration
Registration filed to list the securities under the Exchange Act ahead of trading.
Follows DRS and registers the class of securities for exchange listing.
AEVEX Corp. filed Form 8-A12B to register its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, referencing its prior S-1 registration statement (File No. 333-294524). The filing incorporates by reference the prospectus from the S-1, indicating the stock is now registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act. The registration was signed by CEO Roger Wells on April 17, 2026.
2026-04-17 · 0001193125-26-160210
CERT inactive
CERT
Pre-IPO filing captured from the SEC submission timeline.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
AEVEX Corp. filed a CERT form, indicating a securities registration under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act. This follows a prior 8-A12B filing for Class A common stock registration on the NYSE. The current filing likely updates or expands on previous disclosures, though specific details are obscured in the provided text.
2026-04-17 · 0000876661-26-000349
EFFECT effective
SEC effectiveness notice
SEC declared the registration statement effective, allowing the offering to proceed.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
AEVEX Corp. has filed a notice of effectiveness for its S-1 registration statement, marking the completion of its initial public offering (IPO) process. The company is offering 16,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at an estimated price range of $18.00 to $21.00 per share. The offering utilizes an 'Up-C' structure, allowing existing owners of Athena Technology Solutions Holdings, LLC to retain pass-through interests and potential future tax benefits. A Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) is in place, obligating AEVEX Corp. to make substantial cash payments to TRA Rights Holders, which could impact liquidity. The IPO proceeds will be used to purchase LLC Units in Holdings LLC, and the company will list on the NYSE under the symbol 'AVEX'.
2026-04-16 · 9999999995-26-001216
S-1/A amended
Amended registration statement
Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Range $18.00 to $21.00 · 16,000,000 shares
Class A · Exchange NYSE · Ticker AVEX · Over-allotment 1,717,847 · Each LLC Unit is exchangeable for one Class A share or cash upon a public offering · Use of proceeds Use proceeds to purchase LLC Units in Holdings LLC · Flags units · Underwriters GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, BOFA SECURITIES, JEFFERIES
AEVEX Corp. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of 16,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at an estimated price range of $18.00 to $21.00 per share. The offering uses an 'Up-C' structure, allowing existing owners of Athena Technology Solutions Holdings, LLC (Holdings LLC) to retain pass-through interests while enabling tax benefits upon future exchanges. AEVEX Corp. will enter into a Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA), requiring substantial cash payments to TRA Rights Holders, which could materially affect liquidity. The company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol 'AVEX,' though approval is not guaranteed. Post-offering, AEVEX Corp. will hold a 43.4% economic interest in Holdings LLC, with voting control split between Class A and Class B shareholders.
2026-04-15 · 0001193125-26-155986
S-1/A amended
Amended registration statement
Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Range $18.00 to $21.00 · 16,000,000 shares
Class A · Exchange NYSE · Ticker AVEX · Over-allotment 1,717,847 · Each LLC Unit with one Class B common stock is exchangeable for one Class A common stock or cash · Use of proceeds To purchase LLC Units in Holdings LLC and, if underwriters' option is exercised, additional LLC Units and Class B common stock · Flags units · Underwriters GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, BOFA SECURITIES, JEFFERIES
AEVEX Corp. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of 16,000,000 Class A common shares at an estimated price range of $18.00 to $21.00 per share. The offering uses an 'Up-C' structure, allowing existing owners of Athena Technology Solutions Holdings, LLC (Holdings LLC) to maintain pass-through interests. The company will enter into a Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) obligating significant cash payments to TRA Rights Holders, which could impact liquidity. Net proceeds will fund purchases of LLC Units in Holdings LLC, with AEVEX Corp. becoming a holding company. The IPO aims to list on the NYSE under 'AVEX,' though approval is not guaranteed.
2026-04-09 · 0001193125-26-148877
S-1 filed
Initial registration statement
Initial public filing submitted to start the SEC review process.
Follows DRS/A in the pre-IPO sequence.
Class A · Exchange NYSE · Ticker AVEX · Use of proceeds To purchase LLC Units in Holdings LLC and other equity interests · Flags units · Underwriters GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, BOFA SECURITIES, JEFFERIES
AEVEX Corp. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock under a structured 'Up-C' organizational framework. The offering involves purchasing LLC Units in Holdings LLC and includes a Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) that could create significant liquidity pressures. The company, an emerging growth company, plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol 'AVEX' but faces risks related to listing approval, TRA obligations, and corporate governance as a controlled company.
2026-03-23 · 0001193125-26-119150
DRS/A amended
Amended draft registration statement
Updated draft registration filed before the public launch.
Updates the prior DRS filing.
AEVEX Corp. is conducting an initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock under an 'Up-C' structure, which allows existing owners of Athena Technology Solutions Holdings, LLC (Holdings LLC) to maintain pass-through tax treatment. The IPO involves a Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) requiring significant cash payments to TRA Rights Holders, impacting liquidity. Net proceeds will be used to purchase LLC Units in Holdings LLC, with a structured exchange mechanism between LLC Units and Class A shares. The company is an emerging growth company with reduced reporting requirements.
2026-02-17 · 0001193125-26-052001
DRS filed
Draft registration statement
Draft registration filed confidentially before the public launch.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
AEVEX Corp. is conducting its initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock through an 'Up-C' structure, which allows existing owners of Athena Technology Solutions Holdings, LLC (Holdings LLC) to maintain pass-through tax treatment. The IPO involves Tax Receivable Agreements (TRAs) that could result in significant liquidity impacts due to required cash payments to existing owners. The company plans to list on the NYSE under 'AVEX' but faces uncertainty regarding approval. Net proceeds will be used to purchase LLC Units in Holdings LLC, with AEVEX Corp. becoming a holding company. The offering includes a controlled company structure, with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP) retaining significant voting control.
2025-12-22 · 0001193125-25-327273