Aviation Listings On The Irish Stock Exchange Increase

As the funding requirements of the aviation industry grow, they are increasingly being met by debt-financing. Consequently, the number of aviation-related debt instruments listed on the Irish Stock Exchange (the "ISE") has increased from 26 to 33 since the beginning of 2014.

Ireland accounts for over half of the global aircraft leasing industry that is responsible for up to 45% of annual commercial aircraft deliveries. The ISE is seen as a crucial participant in ensuring Ireland remains at the centre of this industry.

Advantages of an ISE Listing

One key advantage of an ISE listing is the facilitation of interest payments without any withholding tax under the "quoted Eurobond" exemption. A "quoted Eurobond" is a security which is quoted on a recognised stock exchange and carries a right to interest. An ISE listing also increases distribution lines to institutional investors who can be required to hold a significant proportion of their investments in listed