Acorn Capital Management

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Investec Aviation Finance acted as Structuring Agent, Mandated Lead Arranger and Lender on a bespoke financing for four Airbus A330-300 aircraft on lease to a global airline, managed by aviation specialist EirTrade. The transaction supports Acorn Capital Management’s strategy of investing in mid- and end-of-life aircraft assets and demonstrates Investec’s ability to innovate with asset-centric structures such as part-out financing — an approach that provides enhanced flexibility and efficient execution in niche segments of the aviation market.

Lukasz Laski of Investec Aviation Finance said: “Our aviation market research highlights strong passenger demand coupled with delivery backlogs, driving renewed interest in mid- and end-of-life aircraft. We were pleased to leverage our deep technical asset expertise to structure a financing that responds to this dynamic opportunity.” He added: “Investec’s part-out financing solution delivered the flexibility and speed required, offering a one-stop service and ensuring alignment of client expectations throughout the process.”

Justin Chung, Head of Alternative Credit Strategies at Acorn, commented: “We’re pleased to partner with Investec on this strategic financing. Their deep understanding of the aviation sector and collaborative approach were crucial in navigating the complexities of financing end-of-life aircraft and enabling informed decisions that enhance our operational capabilities.”

Lee Carey, Chief Investment Officer of EirTrade Aviation, remarked: “Working with Investec has been instrumental in providing vital financing. Their expertise and partnership approach were key in supporting our efforts to address challenges in this important market.” 

About Investec Aviation Finance

Investec Aviation Finance is part of Investec Bank plc, the FTSE 250 bank. The team operates across the UK, South Africa, the US, Singapore and Dublin. Over the past 10 years it has originated c.$10bn of aviation debt and has acquired and managed more than $9bn of aircraft assets.