BOSTON & MIAMI – June 2, 2026 – Bain Capital today announced the launch of JB Aircraft Finance, LLC, a premier corporate jet financing and leasing platform designed to deliver differentiated financing solutions to aircraft owners, operators, OEMs, brokers, and intermediaries. Founded by Bain Capital in partnership with aviation industry experts Thomas Garbaccio and Brickell Asset Management, LLC, JB Aircraft Finance, LLC brings deep aviation experience and disciplined investment expertise to the corporate aircraft market.

Focused on mid-life corporate aircraft, JB Aircraft Finance, LLC provides a comprehensive suite of financing solutions, including operating leases, financial leases, and bespoke financing transactions tailored to the needs of manufacturers, owners, and operators. The global platform is built by an experienced aviation team with demonstrated expertise in aircraft acquisition, financing, leasing, disposition, and portfolio management.

“By tailoring our financing solutions specifically to mid-life aircraft, JB Aircraft Finance, LLC is addressing an underserved segment of the market,” said Thomas Garbaccio, CEO of JB Aircraft Finance, LLC. “Our immediate goal is to steadily grow our aircraft base and continue to build a highly diversified, industry-leading portfolio. By leveraging Bain Capital’s 20+ years of aviation investment experience, along with Brickell Asset Management’s robust operational infrastructure, we are fully equipped to scale with discipline and deliver consistent execution.”

“JB Aircraft Finance, LLC is addressing a clear gap in the corporate aircraft market by providing flexible, asset-backed financing solutions for mid-life aircraft – an area that has been underdeveloped compared to commercial aircraft leasing,” said Matt Evans, Partner at Bain Capital Special Situations. “We look forward to supporting a differentiated platform capable of moving with the speed and certainty that our counterparties require.”

For more information about JB Aircraft Finance, LLC’s tailored financing solutions and responsive execution, reach out directly to Tgarbaccio@jbaircraftfinance.com.

About JB Aircraft Finance, LLC

JB Aircraft Finance, LLC is a premier corporate aircraft financing and leasing platform built to present differentiated financing alternatives to aircraft owners, operators, OEMs, brokers and intermediaries. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of financing and leasing solutions for mid-life corporate aircraft, including operating leases, financial leases, and customized financing tailored to the needs of its customers, such as high-LTV and fleet financing and sale-leasebacks.

About Bain Capital

Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 1,850 employees, and approximately $215 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit www.baincapital.com. Follow @BainCapital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

About Brickell Asset Management

Brickell Asset Management, LLC is a Miami, Florida-based aerospace company specializing in the acquisition, lease, and sale of commercial aircraft, airframes, engines and parts. Since its founding in 2006, Brickell has established itself as a recognized leader in the provision of aftermarket aviation equipment to airlines, leasing companies, OEMs and MROs.

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NPM portfolio company ICT Group has supported a robotics manufacturer in developing the central control system for a battery-powered aircraft tug. This vehicle is used at airports to move aircraft without a towbar, a method known as towbarless ground handling.

The aim of the project was to enable a single operator to safely and precisely manoeuvre aircraft of up to 195 tonnes remotely. The technology developed by ICT Group is now being deployed at several major European airports.

ICT Group designed and implemented the software that controls and coordinates the various systems of the vehicle. The tug supports features such as automatic line following, centring under the aircraft and protection against incorrect steering inputs. It can also be adapted to different aircraft types. Through cloud connectivity, remote maintenance and updates are possible, while voice notifications support the operator during use.

The system has been extensively tested and deployed on site to ensure reliable performance in real-world conditions. According to ICT Group, the project demonstrates how software and robotics can contribute to safer and more efficient airport operations.

CapMan Infra has agreed to acquire a majority stake in HeliAir Sweden, a leading Nordic helicopter operator and lessor providing mission-critical aerial services including firefighting, power and utilities, defence and other specialised applications.   

Headquartered in Sweden, HeliAir has built a strong position in the Nordic market and serves a diversified customer base across the public and private sectors. The company provides critical helicopter services including aerial firefighting, electricity grid inspections, vegetation management, military training support and other specialised operations. HeliAir’s offering is supported by vertically integrated teams and in-house capabilities across maintenance, fuelling, and training.

CapMan Infra’s investment will support HeliAir in its next phase of growth. The focus is to further strengthen the company’s market position in its core segments, supporting continued fleet development and expanding its service offering in selected markets. HeliAir’s role in supporting essential public services and infrastructure operations makes the company a strong fit with CapMan Infra’s focus on resilient, mission-critical businesses.

“We are pleased to partner with HeliAir in its next phase of growth. The company has built a strong position in a market with high requirements for safety, availability and specialised operational expertise, supported by a high-quality fleet. Its services support public safety and critical infrastructure, and we look forward to supporting the company’s continued development together with the management team,”says Ibrahim Makdessi, Investment Manager at CapMan Infra.

“This is an important step for HeliAir,” says Joel Backlund, CEO of HeliAir. “With CapMan Infra as our new majority owner, we will have a strong partner to support our growth ambitions, further invest in our fleet and capabilities, and continue delivering reliable, high-quality services to our customers across the Nordics and selected European markets.”

For more information, please contact:

Ibrahim Makdessi, Investment Manager, CapMan Infra, +46 72 341 01 11, ibrahim.makdessi@capman.com

Joel Backlund, CEO, HeliAir, +46 70 786 76 00, joel.backlund@heliairsweden.com

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 7.2 billion euros in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, real asset debt, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg, and Düsseldorf. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com.

NEW YORK, NY – March 9, 2026 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced a strategic financing for Unifi Aviation, a global aviation services company and the largest ground handling provider in North America.

The financing will help simplify Unifi’s ownership structure and provide growth capital as the company expands its service offerings and footprint across the aviation ecosystem.

With over 45,000 employees operating at more than 240 airports, Unifi generates more than $2 billion in revenue and serves a diversified customer base. The company delivers mission-critical ground handling, cabin cleaning, passenger services, security, and cargo solutions that enable safe and efficient operations across the aviation sector. Beyond its extensive U.S. footprint, Unifi maintains a strong presence in Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands—and continues to expand its global operations.

“Our partnership with Carlyle marks an important milestone for Unifi. Their deep expertise in private credit and aviation services, combined with their conviction in our business model and management team, enables us to unlock new opportunities for our customers and stakeholders. Carlyle’s ability to navigate complex situations and support high-growth companies like Unifi makes them an ideal partner as we enter our next phase of expansion,” said Karan Ishwar, CEO of the Argenbright Group, majority owner of Unifi.

Frank A. Argenbright Jr., Chairman of the Argenbright Group further stated, “This strategic financing arrangement with Carlyle provides us the capital and confidence to expand our footprint and deliver even greater value to the clients we serve. Carlyle brings a sophisticated understanding of our industry, and their support reinforces the strength of our strategy and the momentum behind our business.”

“Unifi is a core part of the aviation infrastructure in North America, and we are pleased to support the business through this flexible capital solution,” said Gary Jacovino, Partner on Carlyle’s Credit Opportunities team. “Unifi’s scale, performance-driven culture, and track record of service excellence positions it well for long-term growth as a critical strategic partner to the global aviation industry.”

Carlyle’s Credit Opportunities strategy within the firm’s Global Credit platform seeks to provide highly structured and privately negotiated solutions across the capital structure to family, founder, and management-owned businesses, sponsor-backed companies, and special situations, with a focus on long-term value creation. Carlyle’s Global Credit platform has $211 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

About Carlyle

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $477 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,500 people in 27 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

About Unifi Aviation

Unifi Aviation, LLC® is a global aviation services company and the largest ground handling provider in North America, with more than 45,000 employees servicing over four million flights annually. Operating at more than 240 airports, Unifi provides a full range of services, including ground handling, passenger transport, security, cabin cleaning, and ground support equipment maintenance. In addition to its extensive U.S. footprint, Unifi has a well-established presence in Canada, the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, employing thousands of team members across aviation and adjacent service industries, and continues to expand its global operations. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Unifi is part of the Argenbright Group. For more information, visit unifiservice.com.

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Unifi

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Kristen Ashton
212-813-4763
kristen.ashton@carlyle.com

The firm brings proven track record in the global aerospace industry and long-term commitment to Asia to support Topcast’s next phase of growth

Hong Kong, November 25, 2025 – Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing, today announced the acquisition of Topcast Aviation Supplies Company Limited (“Topcast”), the largest independent distributor of civil aviation parts and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) service provider in Asia Pacific.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Topcast offers integrated solutions to the civil aviation industry, including the distribution of aircraft parts and consumables, buyer-furnished equipment (BFE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) services, and repair and maintenance support. With an unparalleled local presence in Asia Pacific and particularly strong market leadership in Greater China, Topcast has become the partner of choice for airlines, MROs, and OEMs globally. The company operates across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Americas, connecting global aviation parts manufacturers with the region’s fast-growing markets.

Warburg Pincus is among the most active private equity investors in the global aviation sectors, with current and former investments including Accelya, Aquila Air Capital, CAMP Systems, Consolidated Precision Products, Extant Aerospace, TransDigm, Triumph and Wencor. Notably, Warburg Pincus has a strong presence in Asia Pacific, with over 30 years of local investment experience and around US$34 billion invested in more than 270 companies in the region, underscoring its localized and partnership-oriented approach to long-term growth and value creation.

Ben Zhou, Managing Director and Co-Head of China Private Equity at Warburg Pincus, said, “Asia Pacific is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing civil aviation markets in the world. Topcast has built a strong reputation as a trusted and innovative partner to airlines, MROs, and OEMs, helping to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and safety of the aviation supply chain. It is a differentiated business with deep regional expertise, technical know-how, and a customer-centric approach. We look forward to supporting Topcast in deepening its local capabilities, expanding its global partnerships, and driving its next phase of sustainable growth.”

Orson Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Topcast said, “We are excited to begin this new chapter with Warburg Pincus. Their deep sector experience, global network, localized approach and growth-oriented philosophy will support our mission to deliver best-in-class service and innovative solutions to the civil aviation industry in Asia Pacific and beyond. Together, we will continue to invest in our people, service infrastructure, digital capabilities, and global operations to better serve our partners around the world.”

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About Topcast

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, Topcast is a leading civil aircraft parts distributor and MRO service provider. The company offers aftermarket and OEM aircraft parts, equipment, repair services and technical support for a broad range of aircraft types. With a strong global network, Topcast has more than 20 offices across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Americas, connecting suppliers with customers for over 90 countries. Please visit www.topcast.com

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $85 billion in assets under management, and more than 215 companies in their active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,000 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies.

The firm is headquartered in New York with more than 15 offices globally. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com

Media Contact

Warburg Pincus

Lisa Liang

Senior Vice President, Asia Head of Marketing and Communications

lisa.liang@warburgpincus.com