TOKYO & DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airborne Capital Limited:<\/p>
\nTo whom it may concern:<\/p>
\nDaiwa Securities Group Inc.\n
\nOn May 20, 2026, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (President and CEO: Akihiko Ogino, hereinafter, \u201cDaiwa Securities Group\u201d) and Airborne Capital Limited (CEO: Ramki Sundaram, hereinafter, \u201cAirborne Capital\u201d) are pleased to announce that they have agreed on Daiwa Securities Group\u2019s capital participation in Airborne Capital and the expansion of their business alliance in the aircraft leasing sector (hereinafter, \u201cthe Alliance\u201d).<\/p>
\n\u25a0 Background and Purpose of the Alliance<\/b><\/p>
\nThe Japanese economy is recovering from the prolonged low-growth phase that followed the collapse of the bubble economy and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Against the backdrop of improving corporate earnings and progress in wage growth, a virtuous cycle of investment and consumption is broadening. In addition, the continued inflow of domestic and overseas investment capital \u2014 supported by deeper initiatives in capital efficiency and corporate governance reform \u2014 is steadily building the foundation for medium- to long-term growth.<\/p>
\nIn this environment, the entrenchment of inflation and changes in interest rate levels have further heightened the importance of diversified investment. Alternative investments backed by real assets continue to attract strong interest as they are a source of income stability and inflation resilience.<\/p>
\nWithin this context, aircraft leasing has become an increasingly attractive investment opportunity against the backdrop of the global recovery in air travel demand and structural supply constraints. Global passenger demand has continued to expand following its post-COVID recovery, and although geopolitical risks are currently noted, medium- to long-term demand growth is expected, particularly from emerging markets. At the same time, supply of new aircraft remains limited due to OEM production constraints and tightness in the supply chain, raising the importance of effective utilization of existing aircraft and leasing arrangements. For investors, aircraft leasing is positioned as a promising asset class offering the prospect of stable lease income and the retention of asset value.<\/p>
\nAmid this backdrop, Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne have collaborated by leveraging their respective strengths and management resources to provide attractive aircraft investment opportunities to a wide range of investors. As announced in November 22, 2024 press release titled \u201cNotice Regarding Capital and Business Alliance in the Aircraft Leasing Sector between Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne Capital Limited,\u201d the parties launched a joint venture to enhance solution-delivery capabilities for ultra-high-net-worth and other clients in the Wealth Management business; the joint venture has been in operation since January 2025 as Daiwa Airborne Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, \u201cDaiwa Airborne\u201d). Furthermore, as announced in January 15, 2026 press release titled \u201cAnnouncement Regarding the Launch of an Open-Ended Aircraft Fund,\u201d the parties developed an offering of aircraft fund investment opportunities to institutional investor clients. Through these initiatives, collaboration with Airborne Capital has expanded into Daiwa Securities Group\u2019s Asset Management business. To further accelerate this collaboration \u2014 moving beyond a relationship as business partners to pursue medium- to long-term growth together through a capital relationship \u2014 the two companies have agreed on Daiwa Securities Group\u2019s capital participation in Airborne Capital.<\/p>
\n\u25a0 Details of the Alliance<\/b><\/p>
\n1. Overview of Capital Transactions<\/b><\/p> \n2. Details of the Business Alliance in the Aircraft Leasing Sector<\/b><\/p> \n*\u00b9 Open-ended (fund): A type of fund that allows investors to subscribe and redeem during the fund\u2019s operating period.\n \n\u25a0 Comments from Akihiko Ogino, President and CEO of Daiwa Securities Group Inc.:<\/b><\/p> \nAs our basic group management policy, we have set the goal of 'Maximizing the value of customer assets.' By deeply understanding our customers, we provide comprehensive consulting on total assets, focusing on portfolio proposals to pursue the best performance over the medium to long term, thereby contributing to maximizing customer asset value and corporate value.<\/p> \nIn the aircraft leasing sector, we provide tailor-made JOL solutions to high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, and others through Airborne Capital and Daiwa Airborne; this has become a key product offering for our ultra-high-net-worth client base. We also have high expectations for the rollout of Japan\u2019s first open-ended aircraft fund, which will enable us to deliver attractive and differentiated investment opportunities to institutional investor clients. By delivering new value to society, these initiatives will also contribute to the realization of Japan as a leading asset management center.<\/p> \nWe will continue to accelerate our collaboration with Airborne Capital, deliver aircraft investment opportunities across a wide range of client segments, and will strive to maximize synergies across the entire group.<\/p> \n\u25a0 Comments from Ramki Sundaram, CEO of Airborne Capital Limited:<\/b><\/p> \nThrough our alliance with Daiwa Securities Group, and supported by its broad client base, we are very pleased to have jointly developed a healthy JOL business. The launch of our open-ended aircraft fund business through MachOE, in partnership with Daiwa Securities Group is expected to drive significant incremental growth.<\/p> \nWe are delighted that Daiwa Securities Group has now decided to take a stake in Airborne Capital and further enhance this partnership. This provides us with a strong foundation to grow our footprint in Japan, a key market in our global growth strategy. By combining Daiwa Securities\u2019 high-value, customer-centric solution delivery with Airborne Capital\u2019s deep aviation expertise, we aim to expand our offering of highly specialized aircraft leasing products in Japan.<\/p> \n\u25a0 Company Overview<\/b><\/p> \nDaiwa Securities Group Inc.<\/span><\/p> \nCompany Name<\/p><\/td> \nDaiwa Securities Group Inc.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nLocation<\/p><\/td> \nGranTokyo North Tower, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nRepresentative<\/p><\/td> \nAkihiko Ogino, President and CEO<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nEstablished<\/p><\/td> \nApril 26, 1999<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nURL<\/p><\/td> \nhttps:\/\/www.daiwa-grp.jp\/<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table> \nAirborne Capital Limited<\/span><\/p> \nCompany Name<\/p><\/td> \nAirborne Capital Limited<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nLocation<\/p><\/td> \n5th Floor, The Exchange, George\u2019s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nRepresentative<\/p><\/td> \nRamki Sundaram, CEO<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nEstablished<\/p><\/td> \nSeptember 11, 2017<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nURL<\/p><\/td>\n
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