Spirit Aviation Holdings to Terminate S-1 Registration and Remove Restrictive Legends on Common Stock Amidst Bankruptcy

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Spirit Aviation Holdings, currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will terminate its S-1 registration and, effective March 12, 2026, remove restrictive legends on all eligible common stock, enabling Rule 144 sales amidst warnings of potential complete loss for shareholders.

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• Termination of S-1 Registration

  The company and certain holders have consented to terminate the registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-288706) for common stock offerings.

• Removal of Restrictive Legends

  Effective March 12, 2026, the company will instruct its transfer agent to remove restrictive legends on all outstanding common stock eligible for sale under Rule 144, facilitating unrestricted trading.

• Ongoing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

  The company explicitly cautions that it is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy (filed August 29, 2025) and warns that common stockholders could experience a significant or complete loss on their investment.

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This filing signals a critical development for Spirit Aviation Holdings, which is currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company is terminating its existing S-1 registration statement for common stock offerings. More significantly, through a Consent and Waiver to its Registration Rights Agreement, the company will remove restrictive legends on all eligible outstanding common stock, effective March 12, 2026. This action will allow holders to sell their shares without registration under Rule 144, potentially leading to a substantial increase in selling pressure. Given the company's explicit warning that common stockholders could experience a significant or complete loss on their investment due to the bankruptcy, this move facilitates an exit for existing shareholders into a highly speculative and distressed market.