LOS ANGELES--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), announced today that it has closed a $203 million bank loan arranged and underwritten by DVB Bank.
ILFC will use the financing for the acquisition of seven new aircraft delivering in 2012. The financing is for six years and is at an average rate of approximately 4.7%.
This financing furthers ILFCas goals of lender diversification and reduction of average funding costs.
About DVB
DVB Bank SE, headquartered in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, is the leading specialist in the international transport finance business. The Bank offers integrated financing solutions and advisory services in respect of Shipping Finance, Aviation Finance, and Land Transport Finance. The Bank operates from offices in Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg, London, Cardiff, Rotterdam, Bergen, Oslo, Piraeus, Zurich, Singapore, Tokyo, New York and Curaao. DVB Bank SE is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE0008045501). [ www.dvbbank.com ]
About ILFC
ILFC is the worldas largest independent aircraft lessor measured by number of owned aircraft. ILFCas portfolio consists of over 1,000 owned or managed aircraft, as well as commitments to purchase 257 new high-demand, fuel-efficient aircraft and rights to purchase an additional 50 such aircraft. [ www.ilfc.com ]
About AIG
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading international insurance organization serving customers in more than 130 countries. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance and retirement services in the United States. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. [ www.aig.com ]