Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. Announces Material Developments Relating to Chapter 11 and Registration Rights

Key Points from the Latest SEC 8-K Filing

• Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. (formerly Spirit Airlines, Inc.) filed an 8-K on March 5, 2026, announcing entry into a Material Definitive Agreement and providing key updates for investors.
• The company and certain shareholders have agreed to a Consent and Waiver, impacting registration rights for common stock holders.
• Spirit Aviation cautions that trading in its common stock during ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings is highly speculative and warns of the potential for significant or total loss for shareholders.
• The company is terminating the registration of all shares of Common Stock under a previously effective S-1 registration statement.

Details of the Material Definitive Agreement

On March 5, 2026, Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. entered into a Consent and Waiver agreement with holders of a majority of its Registrable Securities under the Registration Rights Agreement dated March 12, 2025. Under this agreement:

• Shareholders agreed to waive rights under Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 of the Registration Rights Agreement.
• They consented to the company filing a post-effective amendment to terminate the registration of all shares of Common Stock previously registered on Form S-1 (File No. 333-288706).
• Holders of these securities will no longer have the right to have their shares registered for public resale under the S-1 registration statement.
• The full text of the Consent and Waiver is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference.

Cautionary Note on Trading During Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. issued a strong caution to investors regarding trading in its common stock during the pendency of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, which were filed on August 29, 2025. The company states:

• Trading in Spirit Aviation’s common stock during bankruptcy is highly speculative and poses substantial risks.
• Trading prices may not reflect the actual recovery, if any, that common stockholders may receive in the bankruptcy process.
• The company expects that holders of common stock could experience a significant or complete loss on their investment, depending on the final outcome of the bankruptcy proceedings.

Additional Shareholder Information & Regulatory Status

• Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. is not an emerging growth company as defined under SEC rules.
• No securities are currently registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act.
• The company has not filed any written communications under Rule 425, nor is it engaged in soliciting material under Rule 14a-12, nor are there any pre-commencement tender or issuer tender offers under the Exchange Act at this time.

Implications for Shareholders and Share Price

This filing contains highly material information that could significantly impact share value:

• The waiver and termination of registration rights removes an important liquidity avenue for current shareholders, as registered shares can no longer be publicly resold under the terminated S-1 registration statement.
• The explicit warning regarding the risk of significant or total loss for common shareholders during Chapter 11 is a critical update. Trading in the company’s shares is not only speculative but may ultimately yield no recovery for investors.
• Given the company’s bankruptcy status and this new development, the value of Spirit Aviation Holdings’ common stock is at heightened risk and shareholders should carefully consider these risks before trading.

Exhibits Filed

• Exhibit 10.1: Consent and Waiver to Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 2026.
• Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data File (Inline XBRL).

Disclaimer: This article is based on Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc.’s March 2026 Form 8-K filing. The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with financial advisors before making any investment decisions. Trading in bankruptcy-affected securities involves substantial risk, including the risk of total loss.

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