Justice Department officials have to decide whether to criminally charge Boeing, which would be a devastating blow for a giant manufacturer that serves as America's largest exporter.
Boeing agreed to acquire Sprit Aero for $37.25 a share in stock. The deal values Spirit at about $8 billion, including the company’s debt.
Boeing has been given a week to admit fraud charges or face a public trial over two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max planes.