Completion of Acquisition of US Aircraft Leasing Company Air Lease Corporation, in which SMBC Aviation Capital Participates
SMBC Aviation Capital, under Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, has completed the acquisition of Air Lease Corporation, a major US aircraft leasing company. This acquisition strengthens SMBC Aviation Capital's position as a leader in the aircraft leasing industry. The new company, Sumisho Air Lease Corporation, will have total assets of approximately $32.9 billion as of December 2025.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (President and Group CEO: Tatsuo Nakashima), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (President and CEO: Akihiro Fukutome), and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (President and Representative Director: Tetsuro Imaeda) announced on September 2, 2025, that their aircraft leasing subsidiary, SMBC Aviation Capital Limited (CEO: Peter Barrett, hereinafter "SMBC Aviation Capital"), would participate in the acquisition of Air Lease Corporation, a major US aircraft leasing company (hereinafter "this acquisition"). We are pleased to announce that the procedures have been completed, having satisfied various preconditions, including obtaining permits and approvals from relevant authorities.
Through its participation in this acquisition, SMBC Aviation Capital has further solidified its position as one of the leaders in the aircraft leasing industry. Moving forward, we will continue to provide aircraft leasing and investment opportunities leveraging scale merits to a wider range of airlines and domestic and international aircraft investors, aiming for sustainable growth of the aircraft leasing business and improved asset and capital efficiency.
[Overview of the New Company after Acquisition]
Company Name: Sumisho Air Lease Corporation
Main Business: Aircraft leasing business
Total Assets: Approximately $32.9 billion (as of December 31, 2025)
Investment Ratio:
Sumitomo Corporation: 47.51% voting rights, 37.51% economic interest
SMBC Aviation Capital: 4.99% voting rights, 24.99% economic interest
Apollo: 23.75% voting rights, 18.75% economic interest
Brookfield: 23.75% voting rights, 18.75% economic interest
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Through its participation in this acquisition, SMBC Aviation Capital has further solidified its position as one of the leaders in the aircraft leasing industry. Moving forward, we will continue to provide aircraft leasing and investment opportunities leveraging scale merits to a wider range of airlines and domestic and international aircraft investors, aiming for sustainable growth of the aircraft leasing business and improved asset and capital efficiency.
[Overview of the New Company after Acquisition]
Company Name: Sumisho Air Lease Corporation
Main Business: Aircraft leasing business
Total Assets: Approximately $32.9 billion (as of December 31, 2025)
Investment Ratio:
Sumitomo Corporation: 47.51% voting rights, 37.51% economic interest
SMBC Aviation Capital: 4.99% voting rights, 24.99% economic interest
Apollo: 23.75% voting rights, 18.75% economic interest
Brookfield: 23.75% voting rights, 18.75% economic interest
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FAQ
Which company did SMBC Aviation Capital complete the acquisition of?
SMBC Aviation Capital completed the acquisition of Air Lease Corporation, a major US aircraft leasing company.
What is the name and total assets of the new company after the acquisition?
The new company after the acquisition is named Sumisho Air Lease Corporation, and its total assets were approximately $32.9 billion as of the end of December 2025.