Amedeo has concluded its London Stock Exchange-listed fund ‘DNA3’ following the compulsory redemption of shares and return of capital to investors. The redemption comes after the sale of four Airbus A380 aircraft to Emirates, completed during the third and fourth quarter of 2025.
The transaction marks the of a 12-year investment lifecycle for DNA3, during which Amedeo acted as exclusive arranger and asset manager. The aircraft were a significant for the firm, having been financed through one of the aviation industry's first lessor enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) structures for a non-US issuer.
“Successfully managing these assets from inception through to exit underscores Amedeo’s expertise in complex aviation financing and asset management,” said Amedeo chief commercial officer Gabriella Lapidus.