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Air Lease Announces $7.4 Billion Merger Agreement

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  • Air Lease Corporation entered a merger agreement with Gladiatora Designated Activity Company.
  • The merger, valued at $7.4 billion, offers $65.00 per share to Air Lease’s stockholders.
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Air Lease Announces $7.4 Billion Merger Agreement

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Air Lease ( (AL) ) just unveiled an update.

On September 1, 2025, Air Lease Corporation entered into a merger agreement with Gladiatora Designated Activity Company, a new holding company owned by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield. This merger, valued at approximately $7.4 billion, will see Air Lease’s stockholders receive $65.00 per share in cash. The transaction aims to provide an immediate premium and cash value certainty to Air Lease’s stockholders, with the merger expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

The most recent analyst rating on (AL) stock is a Buy with a $67.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Air Lease stock, see the AL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on AL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AL is a Outperform.

Air Lease’s overall score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call outcomes. The undervaluation and technical indicators support a positive outlook, though high leverage and cash flow issues warrant caution.

To see Spark’s full report on AL stock, click here.

More about Air Lease

Air Lease is a global aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in purchasing new commercial aircraft and leasing them to airline customers worldwide. The company provides customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions to its clients.

Average Trading Volume: 738,984

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $6.73B

For an in-depth examination of AL stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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