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Deal Announcement: Corbett Keeling advised the founders and other shareholders of Air Charter Service Group Limited

Corbett Keeling advised the founders and other shareholders of Air Charter Service Group Limited (“ACS”) on the sale of a minority stake in ACS to private equity investor Alcuin Capital Partners (“Alcuin”). ACS is a global leader in the aircraft charter market. Founded in 1990 by Chairman Chris Leach, it now employs a worldwide staff of more than 350 employees across 20 offices spanning six continents.  The group offers private jet, commercial airliner and cargo aircraft charters, arranging more than 10,000 charters annually.

We were delighted to celebrate the deal completion with the Leach family:

 

What the deal participants said

“It was a pleasure dealing with Jim Keeling and his team throughout the process. We wanted to find the right partners and to do the right deal for us – Corbett Keeling delivered just that.”

Christopher Leach, Co-Founder and Chairman, ACS

“The fact that this company has grown from the basement of a house to the largest charter brokerage in the world is a huge achievement and testament to our amazing team and corporate culture. However, we are still an ambitious organisation. Our growth to date has been entirely organic and whilst we will continue to follow those strategies that have
been successful in the past, we wish to accelerate our expansion through capital investments in both technology and acquisitions of complementary businesses.”

Justin Bowman, Chief Executive Officer, ACS

“Air Charter Service is a leader in its field with a great team and strong track record of profitable growth. Their plans going forward are exciting and we are looking forward to working with them in this next phase of the business’ development. Corbett Keeling’s insight and understanding of ACS was invaluable and we were delighted to work with Jim Keeling and his team to bring the deal to a successful conclusion.”

Adrian Lurie, Partner, Alcuin Capital Partners

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It’s not a process that we could have done on our own and certainly the final outcome we would never have achieved if we hadn’t had [Corbett Keeling] on board.

Karen RaquetFounder

I am delighted that our paths crossed which has resulted in concrete futures for all my family and the remaining companies in the Group. Your dedication in seeking out our requirements was resolute. I would have no hesitation in recommending the sincere professionalism of Corbett Keeling. Many thanks from the Nicol/Antczak Families.

Maurice NicolFounder

It was a pleasure dealing with Jim Keeling and his team throughout the process. We wanted to find the right partners and to do the right deal for us - Corbett Keeling delivered just that.

Chris LeachChairman and Founder

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