M&A Deal Summary

Bohai Leasing and ORIX Aviation Systems Acquire Avolon Holdings

On January 8, 2016, Bohai Leasing and ORIX Aviation Systems acquired aerospace company Avolon Holdings for 7.6B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bohai Leasing’s 1st and ORIX Aviation Systems’ 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Bohai Leasing’s and ORIX Aviation Systems’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Bohai Leasing’s 1st and ORIX Aviation Systems’ 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-01-08
Target Avolon Holdings
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Bohai Leasing
ORIX Aviation Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 7.6B USD
Advisor(s) J.P. Morgan Securities
Morgan Stanley (Financial)
Weil Gotshal & Manges (Legal)

Target

Avolon Holdings

Dublin, Ireland
Avolon Holdings Ltd. is a provider of aircraft leasing and lease management services to airlines and aircraft investors worldwide. Avolon Holdings was formed in 2010 and is based in Dublin.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Bohai Leasing

Beijing, China
Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Retail
Employees574
Revenue 33.7B CNY (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Bohai Leasing Co. is a provider of equipment and transportation asset financial leasing services. Bohai Leasing Was founded in 1993 and is based in Beijing, China.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-20 Cronos

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Cronos Ltd. provides leasing of intermodal shipping containers.

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Buyer

ORIX Aviation Systems

Dublin, Ireland
Category Company
Founded 1991
Sector Aerospace
DESCRIPTION

ORIX Aviation Systems Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of ORIX Corporation of Japan. ORIX Aviation owns and manages over 200 aircraft and leases them to more than 70 airlines located in over 30 countries. ORIX Aviation was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Dublin with offices in Hong Kong.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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