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Mark Perez, Virgo Founding Partner, noted: "We aspire to become the fleet management provider of choice by changing the game and offering creative solutions to our customers at the intersection of data and relationships. Our partnership with Tony, Damon and team is the next phase of Virgo's execution of the Zephyrus mission." Gary Krauthamer, Virgo Founding Partner, added: "We couldn't be happier to unite via Zephyrus with Tony and Damon, whom we have known for over twenty years and who align well with our values at Virgo." Virgo builds meaningful businesses across its core industries, including aviation.

Seabury Capital Group ("Seabury Capital") was the sole advisor to Zephyrus for the 21 aircraft portfolio acquisition and is a minority equity stakeholder in the Company as part of its merchant banking strategy. Patrick Dowling, Global Head of Investment and Merchant Banking at Seabury Capital commented: "We believe strongly in this market opportunity and are excited to leverage our global presence, core competency, and industry expertise within the aviation and aerospace sectors. The growth trajectory and interest in aircraft leasing is truly exciting, and the strategy, origination and operational capabilities of Zephyrus will be successful."

About Virgo Investment Group
Virgo is an opportunistic investor targeting both asset-based credit and structured equity transactions. Founded in 2009, Virgo has invested over $1 billion across the firm's Core Industries, including aviation. Virgo invests in market dislocations and areas of corporate change targeting both less efficient market segments and identified themes (or "market seams"). Virgo is an actively engaged investor that seeks to contribute ideas, strategy, and human capital to the harvesting of value post-investment and has a history of partnering with founder entrepreneurs and management teams. For more information, please visit www.virgo-llc.com.

About Zephyrus Aviation Capital
Zephyrus Aviation Capital is an aircraft and engine leasing & trading company led by a team of industry veterans and focused on aircraft that are in the mid to mature stage of their lifecycle. Utilizing unparalleled industry relationships, leveraging a proven industry track record of transactional success and employing innovative strategies, Zephyrus Aviation Capital is a fleet management solutions provider with a customer-centric approach that creates value for all stakeholders. Zephyrus Aviation Capital's in-depth knowledge of aviation assets coupled with industry leading partnerships allows for innovative solutions across the aviation industry. For more information, please visit www.zacap.aero.

About Seabury Capital
Seabury Capital operates a number of specialty finance, investment banking, technology and software companies with a core focus anchored in aviation, aerospace & defense, maritime, and financial services & technology. Since its founding in 1995, Seabury Capital has taken ownership stakes in software and asset management businesses servicing the aviation and travel industries. In addition, Seabury Capital owns and operates FINRA and FCA regulated investment banking services firms in the U.S. and U.K., respectively, serving external clients as well as assisting the companies in which Seabury Capital has invested. Seabury Capital has operations in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. For more information, please visit www.seaburycapital.com.