- Board considering additional cash returns
- 13.7 per cent dividend yield
- 47 per cent discount to NAV at spot exchange rates
Interim results from aircraft leasing fund Amedeo Air Four Plus (AA4: 58.2p) make for an interesting read. Not only do they highlight a valuation anomaly that is likely to continue to unwind, but also an improving cash position that should support one-off cash returns to shareholders.
Specifically, Amedeo holds cash reserves against shortfalls in the residual value of its fleet of six A380 aircraft (leased to Emirates) against loans outstanding, and has substantial maintenance reserves from Thai Airways (relating to four A350-900s leased aircraft) which continue to accrue and provide useful income in the form of interest. Of course, these will diminish as they are drawn down by the airline for qualifying overhauls.