Last checked at 7 Nov 2017 07:00
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AVATION PLC
("Avation" or "the Company")
AVATION PLC LAUNCHES U.S. DOLLAR-
DENOMINATED BOND OFFERING
· Avation PLC's wholly owned subsidiary, Avation Group (S) Pte. Ltd., to issue fixed rate senior notes due 2022
· Avation PLC is rated B+/Stable by S&P Global Ratings and B+/Stable by Fitch Ratings
· The bonds are expected to be rated B by S&P Global Ratings and B+ by Fitch Ratings
SINGAPORE, 7 November 2017 - Avation PLC ("Avation" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Avation Group (S) Pte. Ltd. is proposing to issue U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed rate senior notes due 2022 ("New Bond Offering").
J.P.Morgan (S.E.A.) Limited and R.W Pressprich & Co. have been mandated as Joint Lead Managers with J.P.Morgan (S.E.A.) Limited being the Sole Bookrunner. Avation PLC is rated B+/Stable by S&P Global Ratings and B+/Stable by Fitch Ratings. The notes are expected to be rated B by S&P Global Ratings and B+ by Fitch Ratings.
The proceeds from the New Bond Offering will be used for the purchase of aircraft and to refinance secured debt.
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Avation PLC
Avation PLC is a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, owning and managing a fleet of jet and turboprop aircraft which it leases to airlines across the world. The Company's customers include Air France, Air India, Condor, Flybe, Fiji Airways, Thomas Cook, Virgin Australia, Mandarin Airlines and VietJet Air.