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Forum Markets acquires CFM56-7B engine for ~$12M, expanding aviation portfolio to four engines
FORUM MARKETS Inc
- Acquired one CFM56-7B22 engine from Aero Engine Solutions for $11.65M cash; placed on lease with major airline.
- Engine is fourth in aviation portfolio; expects to close on fifth engine in coming weeks.
- Lease expected to produce fixed monthly revenue plus usage fees; total returns projected at double digits annually including residual value.
- Servicing agreement with Aero Engine Solutions includes option for company to require purchase or sell engine after lease.
- Forum intends to explore pooling engines for tokenized offerings to investors.