[7 November 2014 – Hong Kong] China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Group”, stock code: 01848.HK) is pleased to announce that the Company will become a constituent stock of Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") China Small Cap Index after the Semi-Annual Index Review for November 2014, effective as of the close of 25 November 2014.
MSCI indices have become one of the most widely used international equity benchmarks by institutional investors. It covers companies with good operational results and potential. Changes to the MSCI indices may lead to the adjustment or rebalance of portfolios of a large number of institutional investors.
CALC is honoured to become a constituent stock of the MSCI China Small Cap Index. The inclusion of the Group will enhance its reputation and position in the international capital market and further increase investor’s interest in the Group. This is a meaningful achievement to CALC in demonstrating CALC’s leading position in the high-growth aircraft leasing industry of China as well as the capital market’s recognition of the Group. Riding on the optimistic development prospects of China's aviation industry and all the support received, CALC will continue to capture growth opportunities in the aircraft leasing market with our unique business model and superior operating track record and further expand in Greater China and beyond to foster the Group’s sustainable business growth.