Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has closed its inaugural sustainability-linked loan. The $550 million senior unsecured term loan matures in October 2027 and was entered into with a syndicate of lenders.
The term loan includes an accordion feature that allows ACG to request up to $300 million of additional lender commitments.
In alignment with the Company’s ESG goals, this loan contains sustainability-linked terms pursuant to which ACG will receive pricing adjustments based on its performance against two key performance indicators (KPIs). This will increase the share of new generation aircraft in ACG’s fleet and reducing the carbon intensity of its owned fleet.
“We are proud to close our inaugural sustainability-linked loan, a significant milestone in aligning our financing strategy with ACG’s long-term commitment to sustainability,” said Gordon Grant, vice president and head of ESG at ACG.
Grant added: “This facility reinforces our efforts to reduce the carbon intensity of our fleet and increase our share of new generation aircraft, driving positive environmental impact across the aviation industry.”
Mizuho Bank, BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNP Paribas Securities Corp, City National Bank and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as joint lead arrangers for the term loan. Mizuho Bank acted as administrative agent and Mizuho Bank and BNP Paribas Securities Corp acted as co-sustainability structuring agents.