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Natixis closes inaugural JOLCO Financing with VietJet
Hong Kong, October 10, 2018
Natixis and VietJet, Vietnam’s leading international new age carrier, announced today that they have finalised a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transaction together with[...]
SDH Wings and Natixis Close $295 million Secured Portfolio Financing
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, July 10, 2018
SDH Wings International Leasing Limited (SDH Wings), a leasing company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, today announced the closing of a US$295 million portfolio financing facility to support[...]
Natixis and Noor Bank issue a 12-year Sukuk backed by Islamic aviation assets
Londres, Royaume-Uni, July 10, 2018
Natixis and Noor Bank – a leading Shari’a compliant Bank – have completed the issuance of a 12-year Sukuk backed by Islamic aviation assets, acting as joint lead managers & bookrunners[...]
Natixis and Thai AirAsia close inaugural JOLCO in Thailand
Hong Kong, February 27, 2018
Natixis and Thai AirAsia, Thailand’s leading low-cost carrier affiliated to the AirAsia Group, are pleased to announce that they have successfully closed a Japanese Operating Lease with[...]
Natixis Investment Managers acquires stake in Airborne Capital
Paris, France, January 18, 2018
Acquires minority stake in fast growing air finance business Deal helps accelerate Airborne’s plan to reach $5bn in assets under management Vote of confidence by top asset manager in[...]
Natixis Appoints Gareth John as Global Head of Aviation Finance
Paris, France, January 3, 2018
Natixis announced today that it has appointed Gareth John as Global Head of Aviation Finance. He reports to Olivier Delay, Global Head of Aviation, Export & Infrastructure at Natixis.[...]
Natixis signs MOU with Minsheng Financial Leasing
Hong Kong, October 31, 2017
Through this transaction, Natixis increases its footprint in the Chinese aviation financing market
Etihad Airways and Natixis close the first Aircraft Leasing Transactions in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
January 23, 2017
Etihad Airways and Natixis have completed a Sale and Leaseback for two 2016 vintage Airbus A380 aircraft. Both aircraft are owned by special purpose companies based in Abu Dhabi Global Market[...]
KB Insurance and Natixis enter infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, April 18, 2016
We are delighted to announce that KB Insurance Co., Ltd. and Natixis S.A. have signed a partnership agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and aviation debt originated by Natixis.
KB Insurance and Natixis enter infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement
Hong Kong, April 18, 2016
We are delighted to announce that KB Insurance Co., Ltd. and Natixis S.A. have signed a partnership agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and aviation debt originated by Natixis.
Natixis and pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank co-arrange Turkish Airlines’ purchase of three Airbus aircraft
Paris, France, June 18, 2015
Natixis and pbb co-arrange the financing of Hermes-covered loans, totalling CHF 260 million. Natixis acts as co-arranger, agent and security trustee. Pbb acts as co-arranger and sole lender[...]
Natixis and Standard Chartered Bank complete financing for Airbus 320-200 aircraft for THAI
Singapore, January 20, 2015
Natixis and Standard Chartered Bank have successfully closed a multi-million club financing transaction for two Airbus 320-200 aircraft for Thai Airways International Public Company Limited[...]
Natixis’ PDP financing deal allows Hong Kong Aviation Capital to optimize pricing structure on aircraft for Sri Lankan Airlines
Hong Kong, October 28, 2014
Natixis has closed the second-of-its-kind multi-tranche pre-delivery payments (PDPs) financing of three Airbus A330-300 for Hong Kong Aviation Capital.
Natixis acts as Joint Financial Adviser, Coface Agent and Mandated Lead Arranger for project financing of the MEASAT-3b satellite
Hong Kong, September 11, 2014
MEASAT International (South Asia) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), has successfully reached financial close on a USD225 million project financing, to fund[...]
Natixis acts as mandated lead arranger and global facility agent for Interjet’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft export credit
Paris, France, January 21, 2014
Natixis has arranged the first ever export credit financing for a Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. Arranging this innovative deal for Mexican airline Interjet (ABC Aerolineas, S.A. de C.V.),[...]
Natixis and Aviation Finance Corporation (AFC) complete USD 263 million Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing for 8 Airbus A330 aircraft, for Synergy Group
Paris, France, June 13, 2013
A330-200 Aircraft to Synergy Aerospace, the majority owner of Avianca to further Strengthen Airline Group Businesses’ Growth in Long-Haul routes
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Gareth John
Global Head of Aviation, Corporate & Investment Banking, Natixis
Gareth John is Global Head of Aviation at Natixis’ Corporate & Investment Banking division.
He started his career in 1999, holding various positions in aviation and capital[...]
About Natixis
Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specialized in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance and payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through its two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, Natixis counts nearly 16,000 employees across 38 countries. Its clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and supranational organizations, as well as the customers of Groupe BPCE’s networks. Listed on the Paris stock exchange, Natixis has a solid financial base with a CET1 capital under Basel 3(1) of €11.2 billion, a Basel 3 CET1 Ratio(1) of 11.3% and quality long-term ratings (Standard & Poor’s: A+ / Moody’s: A1 / Fitch Ratings: A+).
(1) Based on CRR-CRD4 rules as reported on June 26, 2013, including the Danish compromise - without phase-in
Figures as at 31 December 2019.
