AeroVironment Receives Stop Work Order on SCAR Program, Initiates Renegotiation

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AeroVironment received a stop work order on its SCAR program contract, initiating negotiations for an amended agreement under new requirements.

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• Stop Work Order Issued

  The U.S. Government issued a stop work order on the company's Other Transaction Agreement for BADGER phased array antenna systems supporting the SCAR program.

• Mutual Agreement and Renegotiation

  The stop work order was by mutual agreement and allows for negotiation of an amended, firm-fixed price agreement under new program requirements.

• Continued Program Expectation

  AeroVironment expects to continue delivering capabilities and products for the SCAR program despite the current stop work order.

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The U.S. Government issued a stop work order on AeroVironment's Other Transaction Agreement for the BADGER phased array antenna systems under the SCAR program. While the order was by mutual agreement and allows for negotiation of an amended, firm-fixed price agreement, it introduces uncertainty regarding the program's future revenue and terms. Investors should monitor the outcome of these negotiations for potential impacts on the company's backlog and financial projections.