FTAI Aviation Shares Surge After Resolving Short Seller Allegations

FTAI Aviation Ltd. FTAI shares are trading higher Thursday following a major announcement that addressed recent short-seller reports.

What To Know: The company revealed that its Audit Committee, with the help of independent legal and forensic accounting advisors, had reviewed the allegations made in January. After conducting a review, FTAI confirmed that the claims were unfounded and without merit.

“After a thorough and comprehensive review with the support of our independent legal and forensic accounting advisors, we have determined that the assertions made in the short seller reports are unsupported and have no merit. The Audit Committee and full Board continue to take seriously our responsibility to FTAI shareholders to maintain high standards of corporate governance and internal compliance and financial reporting controls, as well as transparent and timely disclosure,” commented Paul R. Goodwin, Chair of the Audit Committee.

The company also reassured investors that it plans to file its Form 10-K on schedule. This filing, expected on Feb. 26, after market close, will include FTAI’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024.

The swift recovery in FTAI’s stock potentially reflects market confidence in the company’s proactive response to the allegations. Analysts and shareholders are likely to view the company’s commitment to transparency and governance standards positively.

FTAI Price Action: FTAI shares were up 13.1% at $142.21 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro.