Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking closed a $300 million acquisition facility for SKY Leasing, proceeds of which will be used to facilitate the purchase of 12 off-lease 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
“We are very pleased with the success of this transaction and grateful for the bank’s support and innovative financing solutions” says Matthew Crawford, EVP, Head of Capital Markets at SKY. “Natixis has been a long-term strategic partner of the platform and pivotal to executing on our investment strategy”.
“We are proud to once again partner with SKY Leasing, a key client of the Natixis Aviation franchise, and contribute to the continued growth of their platform.“ said Yevgeniya Levitin, Head of Aviation Americas, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking.
Natixis CIB acted as Lead Structuring Agent, Underwriter and Mandated Lead Arranger.