MUFG Wins Five Aviation Finance Deal of the Year Awards
NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the 10 largest global financial groups, was awarded five 2024 Deal of the Year Awards from Ishka, a provider of data and information services to the aviation industry.
The Ishka 2024 Deal of the Year Awards recognize the most outstanding industry transactions closed by airlines, manufacturers, leasing companies and financiers. MUFG's awards for 2024 were in the following categories:
Best Americas Deal 2024: Boeing's $24.3 billion upsized dual-tranche offering, with MUFG as co-manager.
Best MEA Deal 2024: Altavair / Qatar Airways $75.6 million Term Loan, with MUFG as a structuring lead.
Best Commercial Bank Deal 2024: VivaAerobus $259 million Portfolio Term Loan, with MUFG as sole lead structurer and MLA.
Best Used Aircraft Deal 2024: United Airlines' ~$1.35 billion EETC, with MUFG as a passive bookrunner.
Sustainable Financing Pioneer Award: IAG's $3bn Sustainability-linked RCF, with MUFG as lender.
Olivier Trauchessec, Head of Global Aviation, MUFG, commented: "MUFG is proud to have been awarded multiple Ishka 2024 Deal of the Year Awards. It is a testament to our leadership in aviation solutions and in helping our clients grow their businesses through innovative structures and a large product offering."
About MUFG and MUFG AmericasMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 140,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to be "the world's most trusted financial group" through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.
MUFG's Americas operations, including its offices in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, are primarily organized under MUFG Bank, Ltd. and subsidiaries, and are focused on Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Japanese Corporate Banking, and Global Markets. MUFG is one of the largest internationally headquartered financial institutions in the Americas. For locations, banking capabilities and services, career opportunities, and more, visit www.mufgamericas.com.
Media Contact:Benjamin Glaserbglaser@us.mufg.jp
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