Operational Inputs
12
Projected missions per year (Vulcan Centaur & Atlas V backlog).
$120M
Blended National Security Space Launch (NSSL) & commercial contract revenue.
$850M
Decatur factory footprint, Cape/Vandenberg launch pads, payroll & engineering.
$180M
Interest payments, revolving credit fees, and supplier financing charges.
$100M
Direct cash support from parents Boeing & Lockheed Martin.
$2.5B
Third-party buyout enterprise valuation (e.g. Sierra Space, private equity).
Executive Restructuring Verdict
MODEL REVISION 2026.1
Net Annual Cash Flow
-$110M
Operating deficit after debt & subsidies
Runway
21 Months
Depletion rate against $192.5M reserve
Recommended Owner
Defense/Tech Acquirer
Optimal structural consolidation path
Viability Status
Distressed - Sale Advised
Capital injection or sale required
5-Year Liquidity & Cash Reserve Trajectory
Status Quo (No Sale)
Parent Infusion (+Subsidy)
Acquisition Buyout & Recap
Ownership Structure Trade-Off Matrix
| Path | Capital Provider | Debt Absorption | Launch Cadence Resilience | Estimated Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current JV (Status Quo) | Boeing & Lockheed Martin | Borne by JV & Parents | High vulnerability to Starliner/BE-4 engine delays | $1.8B - $2.2B (Distressed) |
| Parent Recapitalization | Boeing / Lockheed direct debt absorption | Converted to equity | Moderate; dependent on parent corporate appetite | $2.2B - $2.7B |
| Third-Party Acquirer | Defense Giant / Private Equity Consortium | Refinanced at acquisition close | High; capital invested in second factory line | $2.5B (Active Bid) |
GENERATED RESTRUCTURING BRIEF & AUDIT LEDGER
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