McCann FitzGerald advises SMBC Aviation Capital on $500 million bond issuance

We acted as Irish counsel to SMBC Aviation Capital in relation to the issue and sale by SMBC Aviation Capital Limited DAC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Aviation Capital, of $500 million of 3.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2022. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by SMBC Aviation Capital. Proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, the purchase of aircraft and the repayment of existing indebtedness.