ILFC Announces Proposed $750 Million Senior Secured Term Loan
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), announced today that it intends to raise a new senior secured term loan of up to $750 million. ILFC plans to use proceeds of the new term loan to repay a portion of the Company’s outstanding debt or related interest expense and pay related fees and expenses for the transaction. The senior secured term loan will be secured by a portfolio of selected aircraft and related leases. There can be no assurance that ILFC will be successful in obtaining financing at the time or on the terms it desires. About ILFC ILFC is the international market leader in the leasing and remarketing of advanced technology commercial jet aircraft to airlines around the world. ILFC owns a portfolio valued at more than $ 50 billion, consisting of more than 1,000 jet aircraft. About AIG American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a world leader in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in Paris and Tokyo. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This press release contains statements which may be considered forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding operating strategies, future plans and financial results. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "anticipate, ” "believe, ” "plan, ” "estimate, ” "expect, ” "project, ” "intend,” "may, ” "will, ” "would, ” "contemplate, ” "possible, ” "attempt, ” "seek, ” "should, ” "could, ” "goal, ” "target, ” "on track, ” "comfortable with,” "optimistic” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. A variety of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed. Except as required by law, ILFC does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of the date of this press release. |