Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield Acquire Air Lease Corporation
September 2, 2025
Air Lease Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired in a 100% cash transaction by a newly established holding company, Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (Ireland) DAC, backed by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo managed funds, and Brookfield. The deal values Air Lease at about $7.4 billion (approximately $28.2 billion including assumed/refinanced debt) at $65.00 per share, with expected closing in the first half of 2026.
- Buyers
- Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo managed funds (Apollo), Brookfield, Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (Ireland) DAC
- Targets
- Air Lease Corporation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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