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First Financial Holding Announces Subsidiary's Acquisition of Two Airbus A330-900 Aircraft for Lease to Starlux Airlines

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First Leasing Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of First Financial Holding (2892), has acquired two Airbus A330-900 aircraft for up to NT$7.8 billion and will lease them to Starlux Airlines under a sale-and-leaseback arrangement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is First Financial Holding?
A: A leading financial holding group in Taiwan offering integrated banking, leasing, and insurance services.
Q: Why acquire aircraft assets?
A: To diversify revenue through high-yield, long-term aviation leasing investments.
Q: Is Starlux Airlines a related party?
A: No, it is an independent airline and this is a standard commercial lease transaction.
Q: Will there be more aircraft investments?
A: Yes, the company plans to continue exploring high-value asset investments in aviation and transport.
Q: What are the risks involved?
A: Risks include currency fluctuations and airline performance, mitigated by long-term lease agreements.