Air Lease Corporation announced it has agreed to be acquired by a consortium of investors for $7.4 billion, in a deal that will take the company private. The acquisition was led by Japan's Sumitomo and SMBC Aviation Capital, and also includes asset managers Apollo and Brookfield.
Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders in Air Lease will receive $65 per share in cash. This represents a nearly 8% premium to the company's closing price on the Friday prior to the announcement, providing significant value to investors.
Including debt, the investors are valuing Air Lease at approximately $28.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, and the new company will be based in Dublin, marking a significant consolidation in the aircraft leasing industry.
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