Lease Corporation International, a Libra Group company, and KKR Financial Holdings, a specialty finance company managed by a subsidiary of KKR & Co. L.P., have entered into a definitive agreement under which KFN has agreed to invest in excess of $100m in LCI Helicopters (LCIH), the helicopter leasing subsidiary of LCI, in exchange for a minority stake in LCIH’s common equity. The strategic investment will allow LCIH to grow its fleet significantly and advance its leadership position in the rapidly expanding helicopter leasing business. “This transaction deepens our already significant commitment to the rotary wing sector of the aviation market,” said LCI CEO Michael Platt. “Our partnership with KKR Financial will provide us with future growth opportunities and further strengthen our position in the marketplace.”
