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EastMerchant
EastMerchant provides asset-based finance and management in the airline industry. For more than two decades it has arranged, sourced, structured, and...
EastMerchant
EastMerchant provides asset-based finance and management in the airline industry. For more than two decades it has arranged, sourced, structured, and negotiated transactions, offered debt and equity, and delivered asset monitoring, reporting, risk management, remarketing, and advisory services. The firm has experience with over 150 aircraft across more than 20 countries for over 50 customers.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1998
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Leipzig
Corporate office
Leipzig, Germany
Additional offices
Düsseldorf, Germany
Principals
Patrick J. O'Brien
Managing Director and Shareholder
Baldur Vander
Managing Director and CEO of Crianza Aviation
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at EastMerchant?
Patrick J. O'Brien serves as Managing Director and Shareholder. Baldur Vander serves as Managing Director and leads Crianza Aviation.
Does EastMerchant participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
EastMerchant executes direct aircraft acquisitions and divestitures. It structures transactions through joint ventures with partners such as IMM Investment Corp.
What asset classes does EastMerchant target?
EastMerchant targets commercial aircraft. Holdings include Airbus A380-800, A350-900 and Boeing 787-10 models.
Where does EastMerchant maintain offices?
EastMerchant lists its headquarters in Leipzig and maintains an office at Königsallee 60b, 40212 Düsseldorf.
Which industry associations does EastMerchant belong to?
EastMerchant is an active member of ISTAT.
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