Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) have jointly announced the early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. This development is a significant milestone in Allegiant's proposed acquisition of Sun Country, which was initially announced on January 11, 2026. The termination of the waiting period indicates that the U.S. Department of Justice has granted antitrust clearance, a crucial step towards finalizing the merger. The proposed transaction is still subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the shareholders of both companies. The merger is now anticipated to close in the second or third quarter of 2026. Allegiant's CEO, Greg Anderson, expressed optimism about the merger, stating that it will create a stronger leisure-focused airline, enhancing travel options for customers and delivering long-term value for shareholders. The press release detailing this announcement is available as Exhibit 99.1 in the 8-K filing.

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