May 21, 2024
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited

LCI and SMFLH Sign Framework Agreement For
Latest Generation Helicopters Order From Airbus Helicopters

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (President: Masaki Tachibana, "SMFL") and LCI
Investments Limited (CEO: Jaspal Jandu, "LCI"), a leading global aviation and helicopter leasing company
jointly owned by Libra Group (Executive Chairman: George M. Logothetis, "Libra"), have announced aframework agreement for up to 16 of the latest generation helicopters from Airbus Helicopters (“Airbus”).
The order, comprising of 9 firm plus 7 options, is made up of a mix of light-intermediate H145 D3,intermediate H160 and super medium H175 helicopters.

In addition to the 5 firm units previously

ordered, this will bring the total order to date to 21 helicopters from Airbus.
The new Airbus helicopters will be delivered through to 2028 and will be aimed at a variety of missions
including Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Search and Rescue (SAR), offshore energy, including wind.
The successful completion of this framework agreement will enable the sustainable growth of SMFLH andLCI, as well as maintaining its leading market position in the industry.
The new Airbus helicopters will offer superior performance, flexibility, and lower CO2 emissions thancomparable types and other transportation modes. In addition, they will be equipped with the latest
suite of navigational and safety features and will also be cleared to use blended Sustainable Aviation Fuels(SAFs).
【H145】【H160】【H175】

Many of the applicable missions will contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), such as providing solutions to problems faced by communities and contributing toenvironmental sustainability by saving energy and speeding up transportation to offshore wind power
generation facilities. This is in line with one of SMFL's vision “Chosen for its commitment to SDGs” – as a1

responsible corporate citizen and to continue being a chosen business partner for future generations,
SMFL is committed to achieving SDGs towards the creation of a better society.
LCI and Airbus previously announced a collaboration agreement to jointly develop ecosystems for
Advanced Air Mobility (“AAM”). The collaboration will focus on the development of partnership scenariosand business models in three core AAM areas: strategy, commercialisation and financing. The addition ofthis new order will further enhance the relationship between Airbus and the SMFL Group in the aviationindustry.
Overview of LCI
Company NameLCI Investments Limited

Head Office13-14 Hobart Place, London, United Kingdom

Shareholders

Libra Group (65%), SMFL (35%)

Business

Aviation and Helicopter Leasing

No. of Helicopters

Approx. 150 helicopters (owned & managed)

Websitewww.lciaviation.com

Overview of SMFL LCI Helicopters
Company Name

SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited

Head Office

8th Floor, North Dock Two, 93/94 North Wall Quay, Dublin, Ireland

Shareholders

SMFL (90%), LCI (10%)

Business

Helicopter Leasing

No. of Helicopters

Approx. 65 helicopters (owned)

Overview of Libra Group
Company Name

Libra Group

Head Office

New York, U.S.A.

Representative

George M. Logothetis (Executive Chairman)

Business

Aviation, energy, shipping, real estate, hotel and other businesses
in 60 countries. Libra Group is actively involved in solving social
issues such as environmental protection, poverty issues, childcare
support and community revitalization.

Websitewww.libra.com

For general inquiries
SMFL

Aviation Business Development Dept.

MatsutaniTEL +81-3-6695-3989

Yamamoto

TEL +81-3-5219-6334

For press inquiries
SMFL

Corporate Communications Dept.

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