SMBC Aviation Capital closes $750m senior unsecured bond offering

Dublin, 26 November 2025: SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC, has closed the sale of $750 million ten-year senior unsecured notes at a principal amount of 5.25% (the “Notes”). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by SMBC Aviation Capital.

The bond placement, which was more than five times oversubscribed, is priced at US Treasuries plus 115 basis points for the 10-year offering. It is the company’s eleventh successful bond issuance following its debut capital markets issuance in July 2016.

SMBC Aviation Capital’s bond programme is an important part of the company’s capital structure, providing access to debt at different points of the tenor curve. The success of SMBC Aviation Capital’s latest bond offering, and the level of oversubscription, underscores the strong investor appetite for exposure to the business and further strengthens the company’s financial position.

Aisling Kenny, Chief Financial Officer, SMBC Aviation Capital, said:

“Our latest bond issuance attracted significant investor interest, demonstrating SMBC Aviation Capital’s sustained financial strength and the attractiveness of our offering. The ability to secure funding on competitive terms enhances our capital structure, and combined with the continued strong support from our shareholders, positions us to deliver on our ambitious growth objectives.”

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For more information please contact:

Feargal Purcell, SMBC Aviation Capital          +353 87 415 7150

Dara O’Sullivan, SMBC Aviation Capital         +353 86 021 0135

Richard Webster-Smith, FGS Global               +44 20 7251 3801

For Investor enquiries, please contact:

Shane St Ledger, SMBC Aviation Capital        +353 86 173 0599

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About SMBC Aviation Capital  

SMBC Aviation Capital is a leading aircraft lessor globally by number of aircraft and benefits from the strong support of its shareholders Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Corporation. SMBC Aviation Capital has a high-quality global airline customer base with a portfolio comprising 87% narrow-body aircraft and 76% new technology aircraft (by net book value). SMBC Aviation Capital has a strong capital position and holds an A- and BBB+ rating with S&P and Fitch respectively, reflecting the long-term strength of its business. For more information, please visit: www.smbc.aero