Waha Capital raises stake in AerCap to 14.6%

Abu Dhabi-Mubasher: Abu Dhabi-listed Waha Capital acquired 2.04 million shares in New York-listed AerCap Holdings for a total of $76.8 million, as part of an open market share purchase programme.

As a result, the investment company’s stake in AerCap has increased from 13.6 percent to 14.6%, according to a bourse filing on Wednesday.

Having been a major shareholder in AerCap since 2010, Waha Capital may purchase up to an additional 1.96 million shares in AerCap under the programme, subject to certain price and other conditions.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 13-Jan-2016 05:24 (GMT)