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Seabury Capital sells controlling interest in SGI Aviation to FinTech Global Incorporated

Seabury Capital is to sell a controlling interest (51 per cent voting and 44.1 per cent economic) to FinTech Global.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year. FGI and the group it leads contributes to the growth and development of companies in all sectors of industry through investment banking and principal investment activities.
 
“We are delighted to see FGI’s strategic investment in SGI Aviation, and together with FGI, we are committed to supporting further expansion of its worldwide operations,” says Seabury Capital Chairman, President & CEO John E Luth. “Our global alliance with FGI will also enhance Seabury Capital’s access to Japanese banks, institutional investors and Japanese firms seeking to make investments in aerospace, aviation, hospitality, logistics, foreign exchange, international trade financial instruments, and other asset-backed structured products sourced by Seabury Capital’s global platform.”
 
“We are excited about working with Seabury Capital in supporting SGI-Group in its business expansion and improving corporate value. SGI Aviation is the preeminent independent aircraft asset management and technical advisory group with a strong track record and reputation for impeccable and reliable service to the global market of lessors and banks, with over 100 such clients around the world. We foresee the bright future for SGI Aviation and we expect the company to be a cornerstone of our future aviation business,” adds Hideyuki Yamanaka, FinTech Global Incorporated Senior Executive Officer and Member of the Board.
 
“We’re thrilled to receive a strategic investment from FGI, which together with Seabury Capital will support our ongoing expansion strategy,” says SGI Aviation Chief Executive Officer Paolo Lironi. “This investment further validates our market-leading position in aircraft asset management services; strengthens our technical services offering; provides an excellent opportunity to better connect to Japanese investors; and positions us for future growth of our global customer footprint.”

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