Air Lease Corporation Increases Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility to $6.4 Billion

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Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has successfully amended and extended its senior unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, increasing commitments to approximately $6.4 billion from $6.2 billion and extending the maturity to May 5, 2025. The facility remains priced at LIBOR plus 105 basis points, subject to adjustments based on credit ratings. Gregory B. Willis, CFO, emphasized the facility's role in ALC's funding strategy and its reflection of the company's strong investment-grade credit metrics.

Positive

• Increased revolving commitments to approximately $6.4 billion, a 35% rise since early 2019.
• Maturity date extended to May 5, 2025, enhancing financial stability.
• Maintains a cost-efficient financing tool, beneficial for shareholder value.

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• None.

Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) amended and extended its senior unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent whereby the Company extended the maturity date of the facility from May 5, 2023 to May 5, 2025 and increased the total revolving commitments to approximately $6.4 billion from $6.2 billion, across 50 financial institutions. The senior unsecured revolving credit facility remains priced at LIBOR plus 105 basis points with a 20 basis point facility fee, each subject to adjustments based on changes in the Company’s credit ratings.

“We are pleased to announce the extension of our senior unsecured revolving credit facility by two years to 2025 and upsize of the facility to $6.4 billion, a more than 35% increase since the beginning of 2019,” said Gregory B. Willis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Air Lease Corporation. “The success of this facility is reflective of ALC’s investment grade credit metrics and the strength of our platform, and we appreciate the ongoing support of our lender group. This facility remains a foundational aspect of ALC’s funding strategy, providing us with a highly cost efficient and flexible financing tool to drive value for our shareholders.”

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)

ALC is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world. ALC and its team of dedicated and experienced professionals are principally engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline customers worldwide through customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions. ALC routinely posts information that may be important to investors in the “Investors” section of ALC’s website at www.airleasecorp.com. Investors and potential investors are encouraged to consult the ALC website regularly for important information about ALC. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, ALC’s website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Air Lease Corporation's recent credit facility amendment?

Air Lease Corporation extended its revolving credit facility, increasing commitments and improving financial stability.

How much has Air Lease Corporation increased its credit facility by?

The credit facility increased from $6.2 billion to approximately $6.4 billion.

What is the new maturity date for Air Lease Corporation's credit facility?

The new maturity date is May 5, 2025.

What is the pricing structure for Air Lease Corporation's credit facility?

The facility is priced at LIBOR plus 105 basis points with a 20 basis point facility fee.

Who administered Air Lease Corporation's revolving credit facility?

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. served as the administrative agent for the facility.