DUBLIN, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FLY Leasing
Limited (NYSE: FLY) ("FLY"), a global leader in aircraft leasing,
today announced that it has published its annual tax information
statement for 2014 on its website. This statement applies only to
U.S. shareholders who intend to file Form 8621 with their 2014 U.S.
tax returns.
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, FLY will be treated as a
passive foreign investment company ("PFIC") for 2014 and expects to
be treated as a PFIC for the foreseeable future.
To access the statement, visit the Tax Information page under
the Investor Relations section of FLY's website at
www.flyleasing.com.
About FLY
FLY is a global aircraft leasing company with a fleet of modern,
high-demand and fuel-efficient commercial jet aircraft. FLY leases
its aircraft under multi-year operating lease contracts to a
diverse group of airlines throughout the world. FLY is managed and
serviced by BBAM LP, a worldwide leader in aircraft lease
management and financing. For more information, visit
www.flyleasing.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains certain "forward - looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by
words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans,"
"believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," or words of similar
meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding
the outlook for FLY's future business and financial performance.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and assumptions, which are subject to inherent
uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are
difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ
materially due to global political, economic, business,
competitive, market, regulatory and other factors and risks.
Further information on the factors and risks that may affect FLY's
business is included in filings FLY makes with the Securities and
Exchange Commission from time to time, including its Annual Report
on Form 20-F and its reports on Form 6-K. FLY expressly
disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these
forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new
information, a change in its views or expectations, or
otherwise.
Contact:
Matt Dallas
FLY Leasing Limited
+1 203-769-5916
ir@flyleasing.com
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