Bombardier Announces its Strategic Decision to Focus on Business Aviation and its Intent to Accelera

• Bombardier, a world leader in business aviation, is well-positioned to compete in the business jet market
• Alstom to acquire Bombardier Transportation at an Enterprise Value of $8.2 billion (EUR 7.45 billion)
• Transaction will retire la Caisse's participation in Bombardier Transportation (BT), la Caisse to become largest shareholder of Alstom
• Following adjustments for liabilities, net of BT cash, and la Caisse's interest, expected net proceeds between $4.2 and 4.5 billion will reshape capital structure
• Closing expected first half of 2021, subject to customary regulatory approvals

All amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Amounts in EUR are converted to USD at an 1.1 exchange rate.

Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) today announced that it has made the strategic decision to focus exclusively on business aviation and plans to accelerate its deleveraging through the sale of its rail business.

"Today marks an exciting new chapter for Bombardier. Going forward, we will focus all our capital, energy and resources on accelerating growth and driving margin expansion in our market-leading $7.0 billion business aircraft franchise. With a stronger balance sheet after the completion of this transaction, an industry-leading portfolio of products, a strong backlog, and a rapidly growing aftermarket business, we will compete in this market from a position of strength," said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc.

Bombardier Transportation Sale Overview

Bombardier has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alstom SA and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ("la Caisse") for the sale of its Transportation business to Alstom. Under the transaction, Bombardier and la Caisse will sell their interests in Bombardier Transportation to Alstom on the basis of an enterprise value of $8.2 billion (EUR ~7.45 billion). Total proceeds, after the deduction of debt-like items and transferred liabilities, including pension obligations, and net of BT cash, are expected to be approximately $6.4 billion, subject to upward adjustments of up to $440 million. After deducting la Caisse's equity position between $2.1 billion and $2.3 billion, Bombardier would receive net proceeds of between $4.2 to $4.5 billion, including $550 million of Alstom shares for a fixed subscription price of EUR 47.50, monetizable after a three-month lock-up post-closing, subject to closing adjustments, indemnities and the EUR to USD exchange rate. Bombardier intends to direct these proceeds towards debt paydown and will evaluate the most efficient debt reduction strategies.

The transaction recognizes the significant value created at Transportation since the beginning of the turnaround.

"Selling the rail business will allow us to reshape and redefine our capital structure. Adding a substantial amount of cash to the balance sheet, and removing la Caisse preferred equity in Transportation, will change the game for Bombardier," continued Bellemare. "Including expected proceeds from previously announced transactions, Bombardier would have between $6.5 and $7.0 billion of pro forma1 cash on hand, putting the Company on a brand-new footing to address its $9.3 billion of debt." The signing of the MOU has been unanimously approved by each of Bombardier and Alstom's board of directors, and the transaction announced today is fully supported by la Caisse, who will become a new long-term shareholder of Alstom.

"We are confident that the sale of our rail business to Alstom is the right action for all stakeholders. As a company, their mission to provide the world's most efficient mobility solutions, their commitment to technology and their focus on sustainability will serve our customers well. They also appreciate and value our technology and capabilities. Above all, they recognize our talented and passionate employees and the great work they have done," Bellemare stated.