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Exhibit 99.1
Contacts:
ILFC Investor contact
Pamela S. Hendry, Senior Vice President & Treasurer
+1 310-788-1999
ILFC Investor contact
Pamela S. Hendry, Senior Vice President & Treasurer
+1 310-788-1999
ILFC Media Relations contact
Paul Thibeau
+1 310-788-1999
pthibeau@ilfc.com
Paul Thibeau
+1 310-788-1999
pthibeau@ilfc.com
ILFC ENTERS INTO $1.3 BILLION COMMITTED SECURED LOAN WITH
RIGHT TO UPSIZE
Diverse Group of Global Banks To Participate
Diverse Group of Global Banks To Participate
LOS ANGELES March 31, 2011 International Lease Finance
Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International
Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), announced today the commitment for $1.3 billion
of a secured term loan with a group of 15 banks from Europe, Asia and
North America. The company also has the right to upsize the transaction
by $200 million in commitments from additional lenders. The facility,
arranged by Citi and Credit Suisse as Joint Structuring and Placement
Agents, along with BNP Paribas as an additional Joint Placement Agent,
will be funded over the next 12 months and will mature in 2018.
This transaction enables ILFC to improve its overall capital structure
through diversification of funding sources. The bank group, which
includes institutions from China, Japan, Singapore, France, Switzerland
and Germany, among other countries, has a deep understanding of the global
aviation industry.
ILFC Treasurer Pam Hendry commented, The participation of such a broad
group of lenders is an endorsement of ILFCs strategic position and
vision.
The proceeds will be used primarily to prepay existing unsecured and
secured bank facilities that would otherwise mature in October 2011 and
2012. Refinancing these existing facilities with the proceeds of the new
term loan is expected to maintain the same approximate mix of secured and
unsecured debt for the company.
Additionally, the economic terms of the transaction provide ILFC
attractive funding at a current interest rate of approximately 3% along
with significant flexibility for ILFCs ongoing business of leasing
aircraft.
ILFC Chief Financial Officer Fred Cromer commented, The attractive
pricing that was achieved is due, in part, to ILFCs leading presence in
the leasing space as well as our success over the last twelve months in
strengthening our liquidity position.
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ILFC Enters Into $1.3 Billion Committed Secured Loan With Right To Upsize
March 31, 2011
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About ILFC
ILFC is the international market leader in the leasing and remarketing of
commercial jet aircraft to airlines around the world. The people of ILFC
have a strong commitment to aviation and its role in building
relationships across the globe that drive innovation, prosperity, and
understanding. ILFC currently owns a portfolio consisting of approximately
930 jet aircraft.
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, as well as the stock exchanges
in Ireland and Tokyo.
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