Open-Ended Aircraft Fund Completes First Closing

Mercuria Investment and Airborne Capital have completed the first closing of their new open-ended aircraft fund, "Mach OE," with the Development Bank of Japan as the anchor investor. The fund aims for a final asset size of approximately 150 billion yen.
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Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. (MIC) and Ireland-based aircraft asset management company Airborne Capital Limited (ACL) have completed the first closing of their jointly established open-ended aircraft fund, "Mach OE," on April 30. The Development Bank of Japan Inc. has joined as the anchor investor. MIC has been involved in aircraft investment since 2017, while ACL manages a portfolio of approximately 50 aircraft in over 20 countries, valued at 230 billion yen. "Mach OE" is expected to execute its first investment this summer, targeting an ultimate asset size of around 150 billion yen. A strategic partnership has also been formed with Daiwa Kampo Alternative Investments and Daiwa Asset Management to provide institutional investors with access to this opportunity.

FAQ

What is "Mach OE"?

"Mach OE" is a new open-ended aircraft fund jointly established and operated by Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. and the Ireland-based aircraft asset management company, Airborne Capital Limited.

Who are the key participants in this fund?

The key participants are the fund managers Mercuria Investment (MIC) and Airborne Capital (ACL), the anchor investor Development Bank of Japan Inc., and strategic partners Daiwa Kampo Alternative Investments (DKAI) and Daiwa Asset Management.

What is the target size of the fund?

The fund is ultimately aiming for a total investment asset size of approximately 150 billion yen.

When was the first closing and when will investments begin?

The first closing was completed on April 30th, and the fund expects to execute its first aircraft investment in the summer.

How does this impact Mercuria Holdings' (MHD) financial forecast?

MHD, the parent company of MIC, has already incorporated the expected management fees from the fund into its current fiscal year forecast and anticipates receiving performance-based success fees in the medium term.

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