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2009 Deals of the Year: Europe and Americas
27 April 2010
The awards for 2009 Deals of the Year awards for the regions of Europe, North America and Latin America are announced.
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2009 Deals of the Year
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Read who won the regional 2009 Deal of the Year awards for Europe, North America and South America.
Europe Deal of the Year
CDB loans $358 million to AerCap
AerCap has had a busy year — acquiring another aircraft leasing company, Genesis Lease, and signing on a new equity partner for AerVenture. But it was a $358 million loan from China Development Bank that has prepared the company well for the future.
It was strategic to cultivate a relationship with a Chinese bank as the company sought additional capital. "We're working with a Chinese bank, which is a significant strategic step forward for us," says Paul Rofe, group treasurer, AerCap.
AerCap and the bank started discussing the transaction in late spring 2009. By early November the parties agreed the terms of a deal, which finances four A330s delivering in 2010 and 2011, covering both $86 million of predelivery payments...
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