AAR reports $25 million over-allotment option exercised by initial purchasers of convertible notes

AAR CORP. released that the initial purchasers of the convertible senior notes issued on February 11, 2008 (the “Notes”) have exercised in full their over-allotment option to purchase an additional $25 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes. The additional Notes will be allocated evenly between the two tranches of Notes, resulting in a total of $137.5 million aggregate principal amount of 1.625% convertible senior notes due 2014 and $112.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2016. The Company expects to complete the sale of the additional Notes on February 19, 2008.