Mesa Air Files Registration Statement for Proposed Merger with Republic Airways

Mesa Air has filed a registration statement with the SEC for its proposed merger with Republic Airways Holdings. The registration statement includes a proxy statement and preliminary prospectus, which will be mailed to Mesa shareholders prior to the vote on the proposed merger. The merger aims to elevate Mesa's investing strategy with advanced tools and expert analyst insights.

Phoenix, July 2, 2025 — Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA), a regional air carrier holding company, has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 and S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its proposed merger with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. [1] [2]

The registration statement, submitted on July 10, 2025, includes a proxy statement and preliminary prospectus. Once the SEC declares the registration statement effective, Mesa will mail the final proxy statement/prospectus to its stockholders prior to their vote on the proposed merger. The merger aims to elevate Mesa's investing strategy with advanced tools and expert analyst insights.

Mesa Air Group operates Mesa Airlines, which provides scheduled passenger service to 82 cities in 32 states, the District of Columbia, Cuba, and Mexico. As of March 31, 2025, Mesa operated a fleet of 60 aircraft, with approximately 238 daily departures, and had approximately 1,650 employees. Mesa operates all its flights as United Express pursuant to the terms of a capacity purchase agreement entered into with United.

The registration statement, which is currently pending effectiveness, may be subject to changes. No securities can be sold or offers accepted until the registration becomes effective. The merger, if approved, would combine the strengths of both companies, potentially enhancing their market position and operational efficiency.

Investors and security holders of Mesa are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents that may be filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety. These documents will contain important information about the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Mesa's investor relations department at investor.relations@mesa-air.com.

References:
[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/23/3120091/0/en/Mesa-Air-Group-Files-Registration-Statement-on-Form-S-4-and-S-1-in-Connection-with-Proposed-Merger-with-Republic-Airways-Holdings-Inc.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/MESA/mesa-air-group-files-registration-statement-on-form-s-4-and-s-1-in-7aosdmlplxys.html