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Exhibit 99.1
Merx Aviation Finance, LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Financial Statements





MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Table of Contents
 
Page

Independent Auditors’ Report
2

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
3

Consolidated Statements of Operations
4

Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income
5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member’s Equity
6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
9


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Report of Independent Auditors

To the Management of Merx Aviation Finance, LLC and its subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Merx Aviation Finance, LLC and its subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, and the related consolidated statement of other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in member’s equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2018.

Management's Responsibility for the consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Merx Aviation Finance, LLC and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the three years ended March 31, 2018, March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.




/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers
Dublin, Ireland
15 May 2018


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MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(In thousands)
 
Notes
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Current assets
 
 
 
 
Cash
 
$
4,572

 
$
4,478

Restricted cash
 
4,124

 
4,451
Aircraft held for sale
5 (ii)
17,523

 
70,877
Interest receivable and other assets
 
19,501

 
14,392
Due from affiliates
3
12

 
90
Total current assets
 
45,732

 
94,288

Non-current assets
 
 
 
 
Aircraft held for lease, net of depreciation
5 (i)
453,357

 
539,648

Investment securities
6 , 7
134,504

 
188,855

Interest in joint venture
8
103,566

 
41,901

Derivative financial instruments
11
5,668

 
2,502

Office equipment, net of depreciation
 
43

 
54

Total non-current assets
 
697,138

 
772,960

Total assets
 
$
742,870

 
$
867,248

 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 

 
 
Debt
9
$
48,870

 
$
95,544

Deferred revenue
 
1,500

 
4,119
Interest payable
 
2,059

 
2,383
Due to affiliates
3

 
28
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
4,899

 
9,688
Total current liabilities
 
57,328

 
111,762

Non-current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Debt
9
573,480

 
637,021

Accrued maintenance liability
 
78,207

 
87,262
Lease deposit liability
10
8,745

 
10,028
Deferred revenue
 
531

 
148

Deferred income tax liability
13
849

 
623

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
1,003

 
789

Total non-current liabilities
 
662,815

 
735,871

Total liabilities
 
$
720,143

 
$
847,633

 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
Member’s equity
 
$
17,055

 
$
17,106

Cash flow hedge reserve
 
5,672

 
2,509

Total equity
 
$
22,727

 
$
19,615

 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
742,870

 
$
867,248



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)
 
 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
Notes
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lease revenue
12
$
64,323

 
$
92,725

 
$
78,032

Investment income
 
22,894

 
30,327
 
32,515
Redelivery income
 
16,933

 

 
6,632
Management fee income
3
1,275

 
2,880
 
1,618
Other income
 
272

 
223
 
238
Total revenues
 
$
105,697

 
$
126,155

 
$
119,035

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
$
61,510

 
$
65,601

 
$
58,988

Depreciation amortization and impairment
 
33,120

 
40,999
 
33,947
Management fee expense
 
2,283

 
3,321
 
2,465
General and administrative expenses
3
11,378

 
11,644
 
8,834
Total expenses
 
$
108,291

 
$
121,565

 
$
104,234

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expenses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest in joint venture profit (loss)
 
$
12,007

 
$
(184
)
 
$
(7,673
)
Gain on sale of aircraft
 
7,325

 
6,993

 
38

Fair value movement in derivative financial instruments
11
3

 
5

 
525

Net profit before taxes
 
$
16,741

 
$
11,404

 
$
7,691

Income tax
13
(236
)
 
(1,672
)
 
(2,184
)
Net profit after taxes
 
$
16,505

 
$
9,732

 
$
5,507













The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Net profit after taxes
$
16,505

 
$
9,732

 
$
5,507

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
Movement in cash flow hedge reserve, net of tax
3,163

 
7,533

 
(5,024
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
3,163

 
7,533

 
(5,024
)
Total comprehensive income
$
19,668

 
$
17,265

 
$
483

 
 
 
 
 
 























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBER’S EQUITY
(In thousands)
 
Cashflow hedge reserve
 
Member’s equity
 
Total equity
Balance at March 31, 2015
$

 
$
149,800

 
$
149,800

Distribution to member

 
(93,183)
 
(93,183)
Net profit after taxes

 
5,507
 
5,507
Movement in cash flow hedge reserve
(5,024
)
 

 
(5,024)
Balance at March 31, 2016
$
(5,024
)
 
$
62,124

 
$
57,100

Distribution to member

 
(54,750)
 
(54,750)
Net profit after taxes

 
9,732
 
9,732
Movement in cash flow hedge reserve
7,533

 

 
7,533
Balance at March 31, 2017
$
2,509

 
$
17,106

 
$
19,615

Distribution to member

 
(16,556
)
 
(16,556
)
Net profit after taxes

 
16,505

 
16,505

Movement in cash flow hedge reserve
3,163

 

 
3,163

Balance at March 31, 2018
$
5,672

 
$
17,055

 
$
22,727



















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net profit after tax
$
16,505

 
$
9,732

 
$
5,507

Adjustments to reconcile net profit after tax to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
33,120

 
40,999

 
33,947

Gain on sale of aircraft
(7,325
)
 
(6,993
)
 
(38
)
Fair value movement in derivative financial instruments
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
(525
)
Interest in joint venture (profits) losses
(12,007
)
 
184

 
7,673

Changes in operating assets and liabilities net of effects of business acquired:
 
 
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable and other assets
(5,109
)
 
(6,196
)
 
9,586

Decrease (increase) in due from affiliates
78

 
823

 
(753
)
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue
(2,236
)
 
319

 
556

(Decrease) increase in interest payable
(324
)
 
(281
)
 
895

(Decrease) in due to affiliates
(28
)
 
(36
)
 
(117
)
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
(4,575
)
 
4,140

 
620

Increase in deferred income tax liabilities
226

 
621

 
1,452

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
18,322

 
$
43,307

 
$
58,803

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of aircraft
$

 
$
(165
)
 
$
(96,604
)
Acquisition of office equipment

 

 
(72
)
Acquisition of business

 

 
(32,133
)
Proceeds from disposal of aircraft
115,238

 
106,006

 
14,305

Purchase of investment in securities

 
(7,224
)
 
(22,862
)
Purchase of investment in joint venture
(180,290
)
 
(41,980
)
 

Receipts from investments in securities
54,351

 
84,420

 
30,789

Receipts from investment in joint venture
130,626

 
1,335

 

Movement in restricted cash
327

 
1,678

 
1,401

Lease deposits returned
(1,283
)
 

 
(323
)
Net cash movements in maintenance reserves
(9,054
)
 
4,067

 
15,934

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
$
109,915

 
$
148,137

 
$
(89,565
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Drawdowns of debt
$
139,700

 
$
11,000

 
$
229,770

Repayments of debt
(251,287
)
 
(147,125
)
 
(106,282
)
Distribution to member
(16,556
)
 
(54,750
)
 
(93,183
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
$
(128,143
)
 
$
(190,875
)
 
$
30,305

Net increase (decrease) in cash
$
94

 
$
569

 
$
(457
)
Cash, beginning of year
$
4,478

 
$
3,909

 
$
4,366

Cash, end of year
$
4,572

 
$
4,478

 
$
3,909


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MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
61,833

 
$
65,882

 
$
56,040

Cash paid for tax
11

 
517

 
173

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities
 
 
 
 
 
Drawdown of notes payable
$

 
$

 
$
51,054

Transfer of maintenance reserve and security deposit

 
940

 
5,454

Acquisition of aircraft

 

 
(34,332
)
Acquisition of business

 

 
(22,314
)






















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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MERX AVIATION FINANCE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands except share and per share data)
Note 1. Organization
Merx Aviation Finance, LLC ("Merx"), a Delaware limited liability company, commenced operations on March 31, 2014. Formerly known as “Merx Aviation Finance Holdings II, LLC”, Merx changed its name on August 1, 2014. Merx consolidates its wholly-owned subsidiaries incorporated in the United States of America (U.S.), as well as wholly-owned subsidiaries incorporated under the laws of Ireland and under the laws of United Kingdom. Merx and its subsidiaries (“Merx Aviation”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) are principally engaged in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft to airlines throughout the world. The Company has executive offices and employees in New York City, New York as well as Dublin, Ireland.
Merx was formed by Apollo Investment Corporation (“AIC”), a Maryland corporation. AIC is the sole member of Merx. On March 31, 2014, AIC entered into an agreement whereby it exchanged its 100% membership interest in Merx Aviation Finance Holdings, LLC (“Holdings, LLC”) for a 100% membership interest in Merx. In connection with the exchange, all debt (the “Revolver”, discussed in Note 3) and equity due to AIC held by Holdings, LLC was assumed by the Merx, and in return Merx received equity in Holdings, LLC.
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Merx Aviation and all of its subsidiaries as well as those entities for which Merx Aviation is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. We use judgment when (a) evaluating whether an entity is subject to consolidation as a variable interest entity ("VIE"), (b) identifying the entity’s variable interest holders, (c) estimating the potential expected losses and residual returns that may inure to the variable interest holders, and (d) assessing whether Merx Aviation is the primary beneficiary. When evaluating whether Merx Aviation is the primary beneficiary, we consider (1) the entity’s purpose and design, and the risks that are intended to be passed on its variable interest holders, (2) whether Merx Aviation has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, and (3) whether Merx Aviation’s obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity could potentially be significant to the VIE. When certain events occur, we reconsider whether we are the primary beneficiary of VIEs. We do not reconsider whether we are a primary beneficiary solely because of operating losses incurred by an entity.
Functional currency
The group functional currency is the united states dollar ($), being the currency that most faithfully represents the economic effects of the underlying transactions, events and conditions.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. While the Company believes that the estimates and related assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are appropriate, actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material.
Risk and Uncertainties
In the normal course of business, Merx Aviation encounters several significant types of economic risk including credit, market, aviation industry and capital market risks. Credit risk is the risk of another party’s inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments and to fulfill its other contractual obligations. Market risk reflects the change in the value of the investments due to changes in interest rate spreads or other market factors, including the value of collateral underlying the investments. Aviation industry risk is the risk of a downturn in the commercial aviation industry which could adversely impact a lessee’s ability to make payments, increase the risk of unscheduled lease terminations and depress lease rates and the value of the Company’s aircraft.

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Capital market risk is the risk that the Company is unable to obtain capital at reasonable rates to fund the growth of our business or to refinance existing debt facilities.
Business Combinations
An acquisition of a business, an integrated set of activities and assets that is capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return directly to investors, is a business combination. Determining whether the acquisition meets the definition of a business combination requires judgment to be applied on a case by case basis.
Business combinations, except for transactions between entities under common control, are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquired identifiable tangible and intangible assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are measured at their fair values at the date of the acquisition. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed under selling, general and administrative expenses.
Goodwill is initially measured at the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognized for any non-controlling interest over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The non-controlling interest is measured at fair value or at the proportion of the acquired entity's identifiable net assets as elected for each business combination.
Cash
Cash held at U.S. financial institutions, at times, may exceed the amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Cash is carried at cost which approximates fair value. As of March 31, 2018, the Standards & Poor's credit rating of J.P. Morgan & Chase N.A was A+, Allied Irish Bank plc was BBB-, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. was A, and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. was A+.
Restricted Cash
Cash held at financial institutions may be classified as restricted cash if provisions exist in contracts with other parties that affect the Company's ability to readily access or utilize cash for business purposes.
Aircraft Held for Lease and Depreciation
Aircraft held for lease are stated at cost less depreciation, using the straight-line method, typically over a 25-year life from the date of manufacture. Estimated residual values are generally determined to be approximately 10% of the purchase price. Management may make exceptions to this policy on a case-by-case basis when, in its judgment, the residual value or the useful life calculated pursuant to this policy does not appear to reflect current expectations of value. In accounting for aircraft held for lease, we make estimates about the expected useful lives and the estimated residual values. In making these estimates, we rely upon industry experience with the same or similar aircraft types and our anticipated lessee's utilization of the aircraft. Aircraft may be pledged as collateral for external funding arrangements.
When we acquire an aircraft with a lease, determining the fair value of the attached lease requires us to make assumptions regarding the current fair value of the lease for a specific aircraft. If a lease is below or above the range of current lease rates, the resulting lease discount or premium is amortized into lease rental income over the remaining term of the lease.
Aircraft Held for Sale
Aircraft are classified as held for sale when the Company commits to and commences a plan of sale that is reasonably expected to be completed within one year and satisfies certain other held for sale criteria. Aircraft held for sale are recorded at the lesser of carrying value or fair value, less estimated cost to sell. The Company continues to recognize rent from aircraft held for sale until the date the aircraft is sold. Rent collected from the sale contract date through the aircraft disposition date reduces the sale proceeds and gain on sale of aircraft. In addition, depreciation ceases once an aircraft is classified as held for sale. The Company performs an impairment review of aircraft held for sale. An impairment loss is recorded for an asset or asset group held for sale when the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds its fair value, less estimated cost to sell.
Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft
Major improvements and modifications incurred in connection with the acquisition of aircraft that are required to get the aircraft ready for use are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining life of the aircraft.

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Impairment of Aircraft
We perform a recoverability assessment of all aircraft in our fleet, on an aircraft-by-aircraft basis, at least annually. In addition, a recoverability assessment is performed whenever events or changes in circumstances or indicators indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Indicators may include but are not limited to a significant lease restructuring or early lease termination, significant air traffic decline, the introduction of newer technology aircraft or engines, the discontinuation of the production of an aircraft type or an issuance of a significant airworthiness directive. When we perform a recoverability assessment, we measure whether the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the aircraft exceed its carrying value. The undiscounted cash flows consist of cash flows from currently contracted leases, future projected lease rates, transition costs, estimated down time and estimated residual or scrap values for an aircraft. In the event that an aircraft does not meet the recoverability test, the aircraft will be adjusted to the current fair value, resulting in an impairment charge.
 Investment Securities
Where the Company has the intent and ability to hold securities for the foreseeable future, we have classified them as held-for-investment. These investments are reported in the balance sheet at outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs, repayments, allowance for loan losses, any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, and any unamortized premiums or discounts.
Interest in Joint Venture
The Company recognizes interest in joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recorded at the amount of the Company’s investment and adjusted each period for the Company’s share of the investee’s income or loss.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company enters into derivative contracts to manage its exposure to interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps are used to minimize exposures to interest rate movement on underlying debt obligations of the Company. Derivatives are included in assets when their fair value is positive and liabilities when their fair value is negative, unless there is a legal ability and intention to settle net. Gains and losses from changes in fair values are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations unless hedge accounting treatment is applied. During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company elected to apply hedge accounting to its derivative instruments.
When cash flow hedge accounting treatment is applied, the changes in fair values related to the effective portion of the derivatives are recorded in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI"), and the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Amounts reflected in OCI related to the effective portion are reclassified into the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects interest expense.
We discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when (i) we determine that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; or (iii) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, we recognize the changes in the fair value in current-period earnings. The remaining balance in OCI at the time we discontinue hedge accounting is not recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations unless it is probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur. Such amounts are recognized in Consolidated Statements of Operations when the hedged transaction affects interest expense.
When cash flow hedge accounting treatment is not applied, the changes in fair values between periods are recognized as a fair value movement in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Net cash received or paid under derivative contracts in any reporting period is classified as operating cash flows in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Investment Transactions
Investments are recognized when we assume an obligation to acquire a financial instrument and assume the risks for gains and losses related to that instrument. Investments are derecognized when we assume an obligation to sell a financial instrument and forego the risks for gains or losses related to that instrument. Specifically, we record all security transactions on a trade date basis.Amounts for investments recognized or derecognized but not yet settled are reported as receivables for investments sold and payables for investments purchased, respectively, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

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Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:
Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs: Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 Inputs: One or more inputs to valuation techniques are significant and unobservable.
In some cases, the inputs used to measure fair value can fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the determination of which category within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate for any given financial instrument is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Lease Revenue
The Company leases aircraft principally pursuant to operating leases and recognizes lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The difference between the lease revenue recorded and the cash received under the provisions of the lease is included in other assets or deferred revenue, as appropriate. An allowance for doubtful accounts will be recognized for past-due rentals based on management's assessment of collectibility.
All of the Company's lease agreements are triple net leases whereby the lessee is responsible for all taxes, insurance, and aircraft maintenance. Under the provisions of many of our leases, the lessee is required to make payments of supplemental maintenance rents which are calculated with reference to the utilization of the airframe, engines and other major life-limited components during the lease. Accrued maintenance liability existing at the end of a lease is released and recognized as lease revenue at lease termination.
Investment Income
Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Discounts or premiums are accreted or amortized into interest income on an effective yield or “interest” method based upon a comparison of actual and expected cash flows, through the expected maturity date of the security.
Redelivery Income
In some cases the Company may accept redelivery aircraft whose maintenance condition differs from that contracted. In such cases a cash payment may be agreed between the parties. Income is recognized on date of redelivery.
Management Fee Income
Management fee income is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Expenses
Expenses include interest expense, management fee expense, compensation expenses and benefits, selling, other general and administrative expenses. Expenses are recognized on an accrual basis.
Income Taxes
The Company and three of its subsidiaries are single member limited liability companies and were structured as disregarded entities for U.S. federal, state and local tax purposes. Accordingly no provision for income taxes is made for these Companies.
One of the Company’s subsidiaries is structured as a taxable entity for U.S. federal, state and local tax purposes. Accordingly, the Company uses the liability method in accounting for deferred income taxes for this subsidiary. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to temporary differences between the carrying value and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities using enacted rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to be

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reversed. A valuation allowance is established, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount estimated to be recoverable. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities.
The Company wholly owns subsidiaries which qualify as controlled foreign corporations for U.S. federal, state and local tax purposes. These entities are subject to tax at the rate of their jurisdiction of incorporation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes. The guidance requires that deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities be presented as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented.

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that revises the accounting related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities as well as the presentation for certain fair value changes in financial liabilities measured at fair value, and amends certain disclosure requirements. The guidance requires that all equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those resulting in the consolidation of the investee, to be accounted for at fair value with all fair value changes recognized in net income. Equity investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value, and do not qualify for the NAV practical expedient, may be measured at cost and adjusted for impairment or changes in the observable price. For financial liabilities measured using the fair value option, the guidance requires that any change in fair value caused by a change in instrument-specific credit risk be presented separately in other comprehensive income until the liability is settled or reaches maturity. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for certain provisions. A reporting entity would record a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted, with minor exceptions.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that amends the accounting for leases. The guidance generally affects any entity that enters into a lease. The amended guidance requires recognition of a lease asset and a lease liability by lessees for leases classified as operating leases. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee have not significantly changed from existing guidance and accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from existing guidance. The amended guidance is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early application is permitted for all entities.

In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance that amends the principal versus agent considerations for reporting revenue gross versus net. The amended guidance affects entities that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services in exchange for consideration. Under the amended guidance, when another party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer, an entity must determine whether the nature of its promise is to provide the specified good or service itself (that is, the entity is a principal) or to arrange for that good or service to be provided by the other party (that is, the entity is an agent). An entity is a principal if it controls the specified good or service before that good or service is transferred to a customer. The amended guidance includes indicators to assist an entity in determining whether it controls a specified good or service before it is transferred to the customer. The amended guidance affects the guidance in the new revenue standard issued in May 2014, which is not yet effective. The effective date and transition requirements for the amended guidance are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for the new revenue standard.

In June 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires entities to estimate lifetime expected credit losses for most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, net investments in leases and off-balance sheet credit exposures. The standard also requires additional disclosure, including how the entity develops its allowance for credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost and disaggregated information on the credit quality of net investments in leases measured at amortized cost by year of the asset’s origination for up to five annual periods. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption will be permitted in any interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2018. The new standard must be adopted using the modified retrospective transition approach.

In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and payments are classified in the statement of cash flows, including debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, the settlement of contingent liabilities arising from a business combination, proceeds from insurance settlements, and distributions from certain equity method

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investments. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. 

In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance to reduce diversity in practice in the classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash. As a result, amounts generally described as restricted cash should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and ending total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.

In January  2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist companies with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The new guidance is expected to reduce the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated as businesses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for certain types of transactions.

The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that these new pronouncements will have on its consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Related Party Arrangements
The Company is party to an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with Apollo Investment Administration, LLC (the “Administrator” or “AIA”), under which the Administrator, subject to review by the Company's management and the Board of Directors of AIC, provides administrative services to the Company. AIA is an affiliated entity of Apollo Investment Management, L.P. which provides investment advisory services to AIC. The Administration Agreement provides that the Company will reimburse the Administrator for all costs and expenses incurred by Administrator in performing its obligations and providing personnel under the agreement. Additionally, the Company will bear all costs and expenses incurred by any person or entity, including the Administrator, in connection with the business operations of the Company, including, without limitation, payments based upon the allocable portion for the Company of the Administrator's overhead in performing its obligations. For the years ended March 31, 2018 (FY2018), March 31, 2017 (FY2017), and March 31, 2016 (FY2016), the Company paid $250, $250 and $150, respectively, to AIA for the provision of administrative services.
Apollo Global Management (“AGM”) is an affiliate of both AIA and AIC, and pays certain expenses on behalf of the Company and other affiliates. Accordingly, the Company periodically reimburses AGM for expenses paid on its behalf.
AIC has also entered into an expense reimbursement agreement with Merx Aviation Finance Assets Ireland Limited ("Merx Ireland"), an affiliate of the Company, that will reimburse AIC for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred, including any interest, fees or other amounts incurred by AIC in connection with letters of credit issued on behalf of Merx Ireland. For the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company reimbursed expenses of $86 (FY2017: $86; FY2016:$85) to AIC under the expense reimbursement agreement.
The Company is party to Asset Management Agreements with several affiliates of AIC, under which the Company provides administrative and asset services. For providing these services, the Company receives management fees. For the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company recognized $1,275 (FY2017: $2,880; FY2016: $1,618) in management fee income from AIC affiliates.
In March 2014, AIC issued a revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") to the Company with interest rate of 12% and maturity date of October 2023. See Note 9 for additional disclosure.













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The following related party balances are included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
 
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Due from affiliates
 
 
 
Management fees - AIC affiliate
$
12

 
$
90

Due from affiliates
$
12

 
$
90

 
 
 
 
Due to affiliates
 
 
 
Expense reimbursements - AGM
$

 
$
28

Expense reimbursements - AIC

 

Due to affiliates
$

 
$
28

Note 4. Business Combinations
During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company completed the purchase of 100% of the ordinary share capital of four entities incorporated under the laws of Ireland. The total cash consideration paid was $54,447. The following is a summary of the allocation of the purchase price based on the estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the closing date. As of March 31, 2016, we had finalized all known measurement period adjustments.
 
Amounts recognized as of the closing date
Aircraft, held for lease
$
70,625

Lease deposit liability
(1,900
)
Accrued maintenance liability
(14,278
)
Fair value of net assets acquired
$
54,447

Total cash consideration paid
$
54,447

For the year ended March 31, 2018, the acquired businesses contributed revenue of $8,160 (FY2017: $7,810; FY2016: $997) to the Company.
Note 5 (i). Aircraft Held for Lease
The following table shows the changes in aircraft held for lease, net of depreciation, for the years ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017. See Note 12 for additional disclosure including geographic detail of aircraft held for lease.
 
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Beginning balance
$
539,648

 
$
746,247

Capital improvements

 
165

Aircraft held for sale, net of related accumulated depreciation
(17,523)

 
(70,877)

Dispositions, net of related accumulated depreciation
(37,034)

 
(97,474)

Depreciation
(29,811)

 
(38,413)

Impairment
(1,923)

 

Ending balance
$
453,357

 
$
539,648



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Note 5 (ii). Aircraft Held for Sale
The following table shows the changes in aircraft held for lease, net of depreciation, for the years ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017.
 
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Beginning balance
70,877
 

Aircraft held for sale, net of related accumulated depreciation
17,523
 
70,877

Dispositions, net of related accumulated depreciation
(70,877)
 

Ending balance
17,523
 
70,877

Of the total aircraft held for sale as of March 31, 2018, none have been sold as of the consolidated financial statement issuance date.
Note 6. Investment Securities
The following table shows the composition of investment securities as of March 31, 2018.
 
Expected Maturity
 
Outstanding Face Amount
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Fair Value (1)
 
Gross amount of unrealized gains
Asset backed securities held for investment
Aug 2018 - Mar 2026
 
$
9,645

 
$
16,851

 
$
47,916

 
$
31,065

Asset backed securities held for investment
Dec 21 - Aug 26
 
97,519

 
106,303

 
132,321

 
26,018

Structured credit held for investment
March 2020
 
11,350

 
11,350

 
11,959

 
609

Total investment securities
 
 
$
118,514

 
$
134,504

 
$
192,196

 
$
57,692

The following table shows the composition of investment securities as of March 31, 2017.
 
Expected Maturity
 
Outstanding Face Amount
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Fair Value (1)
 
Gross amount of unrealized gains
Asset backed securities held for investment
Mar 2019 - Mar 2026
 
$
29,063

 
$
35,648

 
$
58,056

 
$
22,408

Asset backed securities held for investment
Dec 2021 - Aug 2025
 
125,028

 
132,380

 
137,579

 
5,199

Structured credit held for investment
January 2020
 
20,827

 
20,827

 
20,950

 
123

Total investment securities

 
 
$
174,918

 
$
188,855

 
$
216,585

 
$
27,730

(1) The fair value has been estimated by management using Level 3 inputs in the absence of readily determinable market prices and recognizing the illiquid nature of the instruments.
No impairment was recorded during the years ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017. No gross unrealized losses on investment securities at the years ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017.
Note 7. Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities
Included in the investment securities are investments in certain securitized vehicles which are considered VIEs. The Company is not considered to be the primary beneficiary and does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these VIEs. Therefore, management has determined that the VIEs' financial information does not need to be consolidated with the Company's consolidated financial statements.


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The securitized vehicles are in the business of owning and leasing aircraft. As of March 31, 2018, the total assets of the VIEs are $1,129,625 (FY2017: $1,279,369) and total liabilities are $1,178,573 (FY2017: $1,307,826). The Company’s maximum exposure in these securitized vehicles is limited to the cost of its asset backed securities held for investments which as of March 31, 2018 amounts to $123,154 (FY2017: $168,028), as disclosed in Note 6.
Note 8. Interest in Joint Venture
The Company has investments in two joint ventures, Merx Aviation GA Telesis 1 Limited ("Merx GAT") and Sora Airlease Designated Activity Company ("Sora DAC"). The Company holds 47.5% interest in Merx GAT and 50% interest in Sora DAC. The Company recorded the investment at cost and adjusted each period for the Company’s share of the investee’s income or loss.
The following table shows the summarized financial information of Merx GAT as of March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017.
 
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Total assets
$
166

 
$
221

Total liabilities
(36
)
 
(234
)
Total equity
$
130

 
$
(13
)
The following table shows the summarized financial information of Sora DAC as of March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017.
 
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Total assets
$
945,007

 
$
83,930

Total liabilities
(909,779
)
 
(59,121
)
Total equity
$
35,228

 
$
24,809

The following table shows the Company's summarized interest in joint ventures as of March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017.
As of March 31, 2018
 
Sora DAC
 
GAT
 
Total
Share of total assets
$
472,503

 
$
78

 
$
472,582

Share of total liabilities
(454,890
)
 
(17
)
 
$
(454,907
)
Share of capital contributions
(12,500
)
 

 
(12,500
)
Investment by the Company into joint venture
94,104

 

 
94,104

Accrued interest on investment in joint venture
4,287

 

 
4,287

 
$
103,504

 
$
61

 
$
103,566

 
 
 
 
 
 
As of March 31, 2017
 
Sora DAC
 
GAT
 
Total
Share of total assets
$
41,965

 
$
104

 
$
42,069

Share of total liabilities
(29,561
)
 
(110
)
 
$
(29,671
)
Share of capital contribution
(12,500
)
 

 
(12,500
)
Investment by the Company into joint venture
41,980

 

 
41,980

Accrued interest on investment in joint venture
23

 

 
23

 
$
41,907

 
$
(6
)
 
$
41,901


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Note 9. Debt
Interest on the Revolver and notes payable is paid on a monthly or quarterly basis at various interest rates. See Note 3 for additional disclosure on Revolver.
Many of the Company’s aircraft were partially financed with the Revolver and notes payable. As the notes are held by subsidiaries and are secured by a lien on the specific aircraft acquired with no recourse against any other aircraft or asset owned by the Company or its subsidiaries, management has estimated that the fair value of each debt instrument approximates its amortized cost. Management determines fair value based on level 3 inputs.
As of March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.
The Company's outstanding debt obligations as of March 31, 2018 were as follows:
 
Issuance Date
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Amortized Cost
 
Interest Rate
Revolver due October 2023
Mar-14
 
$
359,800

 
$
359,800

 
12.00%
Note Payable due December 2018
Aug-13
 
4,077

 
4,066

 
6.72%
Note Payable due December 2018
Aug-13
 
4,645

 
4,632

 
6.73%
Note Payable due March 2024
Mar-14
 
16,290

 
16,059

 
1M LIBOR + 4.00%
Note Payable due March 2024
Apr-14
 
16,268

 
16,037

 
1M LIBOR + 4.00%
Note Payable due July 2018
Mar-15
 
7,592

 
7,579

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due August 2023
Mar-15
 
20,068

 
19,833

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due September 2023
Mar-15
 
20,162

 
19,925

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due February 2026
Mar-15
 
12,397

 
12,335

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due December 2025
Mar-15
 
23,949

 
23,631

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due October 2022
Mar-15
 
15,075

 
14,898

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due September 2022
Apr-15
 
20,685

 
20,440

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due May 2023
Sept-15
 
39,279

 
37,862

 
1M LIBOR + 1.60%
Note Payable due Oct 2023
Sept-15
 
36,000

 
36,000

 
1M LIBOR + 2.63%
Note Payable due October 2020
Feb-16
 
8,796

 
8,625

 
3.51%
Note Payable due December 2020
Feb-16
 
9,276

 
9,098

 
3.52%
Note Payable due February 2021
Feb-16
 
5,905

 
5,766

 
3.51%
Note Payable due March 2021
Feb-16
 
5,904

 
5,764

 
3.51%
Total
 
 
$
626,168

 
$
622,350

 
 

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The Company's outstanding debt obligations as of March 31, 2017 were as follows:
 
Issuance Date
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Amortized Cost
 
Interest Rate
Revolver due October 2018
Mar-14
 
$
374,084

 
$
374,084

 
12.00%
Note Payable due December 2018
Aug-13
 
5,545

 
5,517

 
6.72%
Note Payable due December 2018
Aug-13
 
6,214

 
6,184

 
6.73%
Note Payable due March 2024
Mar-14
 
17,874

 
17,604

 
1M LIBOR + 4.00%
Note Payable due March 2024
Apr-14
 
17,850

 
17,580

 
1M LIBOR + 4.00%
Note Payable due July 2018
Mar-15
 
15,647

 
15,536

 
3M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due February 2021
Mar-15
 
18,824

 
18,589

 
3M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due April 2017
Mar-15
 
6,621

 
6,621

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due July 2018
Mar-15
 
9,219

 
9,156

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due August 2023
Mar-15
 
22,477

 
22,197

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due September 2023
Mar-15
 
22,537

 
22,256

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due February 2019
Mar-15
 
15,207

 
15,070

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due November 2017
Mar-15
 
13,370

 
13,314

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due December 2025
Mar-15
 
28,025

 
27,665

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due October 2022
Mar-15
 
17,231

 
17,015

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due September 2022
Apr-15
 
23,554

 
23,255

 
1M LIBOR + 2.50%
Note Payable due April 2017
Jul-15
 
4,733

 
4,730

 
4.39%
Note Payable due May 2023
Sept-15
 
46,325

 
44,629

 
1M LIBOR + 1.60%
Note Payable due October 2023
Sept-15
 
36,000

 
36,000

 
1M LIBOR + 2.63%
Note Payable due October 2020
Feb-16
 
10,632

 
10,394

 
3.51%
Note Payable due December 2020
Feb-16
 
11,158

 
10,913

 
3.52%
Note Payable due February 2021
Feb-16
 
7,315

 
7,128

 
3.51%
Note Payable due March 2021
Feb-16
 
7,315

 
7,128

 
3.51%
Total
 
 
$
737,757

 
$
732,565

 
 
Scheduled repayments of these notes over the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
As of March 31, 2018
 
As of March 31, 2017
Years ending March 31,
 
Amount
 
Years ending March 31,
 
Amount
2019
 
$
48,870

 
2018
 
$
95,544

2020
 
31,834

 
2019
 
432,817

2021
 
41,949

 
2020
 
31,212

2022
 
26,921

 
2021
 
41,301

2023
 
35,370

 
2022
 
26,244

Thereafter
 
441,224

 
Thereafter
 
110,639

Total
 
$
626,168

 
Total
 
$
737,757


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Note 10. Lease Deposit Liability
As of March 31, 2018, cash security deposits in connection with lease agreements amounted to $8,745 (FY2017: $10,028). Lease deposit liabilities are generally refundable at the end of the contract lease period after all lease obligations have been met by the lessee. In addition, at March 31, 2018 the Company held letters of credit in lieu of cash security deposits that amounted to $2,801 (FY2017: $11,661).
Note 11. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company utilizes interest rate swap contracts to economically hedge its variable interest rate exposure on certain of its notes payable. An interest rate swap is an instrument in which two parties agree to exchange interest rate cash flows based on a specified notional amount from a floating rate to a fixed rate or from one floating rate to another. Under the swap transactions, the Company makes fixed rate payments and receives floating rate payments to convert the floating rate notes payable to fixed rate obligations to better match the fixed rate cash flows from the leasing of aircraft. Derivative financial instruments measured at fair value are calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The table below shows the fair values of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, recorded as assets or liabilities, together with their notional amounts. The notional amount, recorded gross, is the amount of a derivative’s underlying asset and is the basis upon which changes in the value of derivatives are measured. The notional amounts indicate the volume of transactions outstanding at year end and are indicative of neither the market risk nor the credit risk.
As of March 31, 2018
 
Outstanding notional amount
 
Fair value assets
 
Fair value liabilities
Derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedges
$
187,615

 
$
5,668

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
As of March 31, 2017
 
Outstanding notional amount
 
Fair value assets
 
Fair value liabilities
Derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedges
$
224,726

 
$
2,502

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
Note 12. Lease Revenue
Minimum future lease payments
The minimum future lease payments on non-cancelable operating leases of aircraft in our fleet were as follows:
As of March 31, 2018
 
As of March 31, 2017
 
As of March 31, 2016
Years ending March 31,
Amount
 
Years ending March 31,
Amount
 
Years ending March 31,
Amount
2019
$
57,102

 
2018
$
71,909

 
2017
$
94,831

2020
55,658

 
2019
64,378

 
2018
85,177

2021
53,516

 
2020
58,231

 
2019
69,324

2022
47,138

 
2021
56,086

 
2020
55,079

2023
43,372

 
2022
45,929

 
2021
45,874

Thereafter
59,712

 
Thereafter
91,213

 
Thereafter
63,447

Total
$
316,498

 
Total
$
387,746

 
Total
$
413,732

Geographic and credit risks
Lease rental revenue includes $2,629 (FY2017: $2,629; FY2016: $2,629) related to leases of aircraft component parts in use by non-U.S. domiciled airlines. As of March 31, 2018, leased aircraft held by the Company were operated by 11 lessees (FY2017: 15 lessees) whose principal places of business are located in 10 countries (FY2017: 13 countries).

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Carrying value of aircraft held for lease and for sale, and lease revenues by geographic area were as follows:
 
Carrying value as of
 March 31, 2018
%
 
Lease revenue for the year ended
March 31, 2018
%
Asia/Pacific
$
110,721

24
%
 
$
14,415

22
%
Africa

0
%
 
962

2
%
Europe
135,465

28
%
 
15,162

24
%
North America
164,146

35
%
 
20,047

31
%
Latin America
60,548

13
%
 
13,737

21
%
Total
$
470,880

100
%
 
$
64,323

100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying value as of
March 31, 2017
%
 
Lease revenue for the year ended
March 31, 2017
%
Asia/Pacific
$
137,707

23
%
 
$
26,625

29
%
Africa
17,931

3
%
 
2,173

3
%
Europe
110,313

18
%
 
21,634

23
%
North America
172,797

28
%
 
19,697

21
%
Latin America
171,777

28
%
 
22,596

24
%
Total
$
610,525

100
%
 
$
92,725

100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying value as of
March 31, 2016
%
 
Lease revenue for the year ended
March 31, 2016
%
Asia/Pacific
$
234,159

31
%
 
$
17,762

23
%
Africa
19,153

3
%
 
2,095

3
%
Europe
131,537

18
%
 
22,699

29
%
North America
181,388

24
%
 
13,034

17
%
Latin America
180,010

24
%
 
22,442

28
%
Off Lease
1,600

0
%
 

0
%
Total
$
747,847

100
%
 
$
78,032

100
%
Note 13. Income Taxes
One of the Company's subsidiaries is recognized as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes and is subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income taxes. Income taxes have been provided for based upon the tax laws and rates in the U.S. where the operations are conducted and income is earned. The subsidiary's net profit (loss) before income taxes for the year ended March 31, 2018 was ($51) (FY2017: $1,062; FY2016: $7,691). The components of the income tax provision consisted of the following:
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Current income tax
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic tax
$
10

 
$
57

 
$
732

Foreign tax

 
993

 

Total current income tax
10

 
1,050

 
732

Deferred income tax
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic tax

 

 
1,452

Foreign tax
226

 
622

 

Total deferred income tax
226

 
622

 
1,452

Total income tax
$
236

 
$
1,672

 
$
2,184



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The Company did not have significant domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities at March 31, 2018 or March 31, 2017.
 
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Opening deferred tax balance
$
(623
)
 
$
(1
)
Deferred tax charge to statement of operations
(226
)
 
(622
)
Closing deferred tax balance
$
(849
)
 
$
(623
)
The Company did not have net taxable operating loss ("NOL") carry forward available at March 31, 2018 (FY2017: $0 : FY2016: $0) to offset future taxable income subject to U.S. graduated tax rates. If not utilized, the Company's prior year NOLs would begin to expire in 2033. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are netted as they both fall within the U.S. tax jurisdiction. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities. The Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities in the U.S. for a period of three fiscal years after tax returns are filed.
Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies
There were no commitments and contingencies as at March 31, 2018.

Note 15. Subsequent Events
Subsequent to the year end, and following refinancing, the group has acquired a controlling interest in the unconsolidated VIEs as identified in Note 7. There are no other subsequent events.
 

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