Big Holder Steps Back: Air Lease Stock Out Due to Pending Buyout

Core Insights - Lyrical Asset Management LP significantly reduced its stake in Air Lease Corporation, selling approximately $99.81 million worth of shares, which translates to a reduction of 1,707,042 shares during the third quarter of 2025 [1][2][7] Company Overview - As of November 11, 2025, Air Lease Corporation's stock was priced at $63.81, reflecting a 34.14% increase over the past year, and it outperformed the S&P 500 by 23.56 percentage points [3] - The company has a market capitalization of $7.14 billion, with a trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $2.81 billion and a net income of $1.02 billion [4] Shareholding Changes - Following the reduction, Air Lease now constitutes only 0.01% of Lyrical Asset Management's reportable assets, moving it outside the top five holdings of the fund [2][3][10] - The remaining position in Air Lease consists of 6,128 shares valued at approximately $390,047 at the end of the quarter [2][7] Market Context - The reduction in stake aligns with the recent buyout offer from Sumitomo, a Japanese conglomerate, which has led to Air Lease's stock trading in a narrow range and is expected to be delisted in early 2026 [11] - Given the impending buyout, retail traders may find little incentive to transact in Air Lease stock, with a suggestion to consider competitors like AerCap Holdings instead [12]