Air Lease, a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Los Angeles, has agreed to be acquired by a new Dublin-based holding company backed by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, and Apollo-affiliated funds. The deal will provide Air Lease shareholders with $65 per share, valuing the company at approximately $7.4 billion. This acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2026, is seen as a strategic move to enhance profitability and scale in the aviation leasing market. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Air Lease’s Board of Directors and is not contingent on financing.

Source: https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/global-investor-consortium-to-acquire-air-lease-in-74b-deal-1356354