Initiative for the Integration of South American Infrastructure

KKR Commits to Invest an Additional $1.15 Billion in Aircraft Leasing with Altavair

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Altavair L.P., a leader in commercial aviation finance, today announced that KKR is making an additional $1.15 billion commitment to expand its global portfolio of leased commercial aircraft in partnership with Altavair.

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  • KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Altavair L.P., a leader in commercial aviation finance, today announced that KKR is making an additional $1.15 billion commitment to expand its global portfolio of leased commercial aircraft in partnership with Altavair.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005843/en/
    KKR has deployed and committed $1.7 billion of capital into aircraft deals since forming a partnership with Altavair and acquiring an interest in the company in 2018.
  • “We are thrilled to deepen our footprint in aircraft leasing through this new commitment, which underscores the conviction that we have in this space and our confidence in Altavair as a partner,” said Dan Pietrzak, KKR Partner and Co-Head of Private Credit.
  • Investments include Altavair, AV AirFinance, Atlantic Aviation, KKR DVB Aviation Capital, K2 Aviation, Wheels Up, Global Jet Capital and Jet Edge, among others.

Antonio Villaraigosa Visits Kore’s Waste-to-Energy Demonstration Site

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Los Angeles, California , Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kore Infrastructure welcomed Antonio Villaraigosa, Infrastructure Advisor to California’s Governor Gavin Newsom and the former mayor of Los Angeles, for a visit to its Downtown Los Angeles demonstration plant.

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  • Los Angeles, California , Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kore Infrastructure welcomed Antonio Villaraigosa, Infrastructure Advisor to California’s Governor Gavin Newsom and the former mayor of Los Angeles, for a visit to its Downtown Los Angeles demonstration plant.
  • The demonstration facility’s innovative technology diverts organic waste from California landfills and converts it into carbon-negative hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).
  • The project is supported by and located on a site owned by Southern California Gas.
  • “Burning fossil fuels is the largest source of CO2 in California,” said Cornelius Shields, Founder, and CEO of Kore Infrastructure.

Slate Asset Management Acquires Significant Minority Stake in Roswall Development Inc., a Fully Integrated Canadian Renewable Energy Company

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Slate Asset Management (Slate), a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, today announced a strategic partnership with Roswall Development Inc. (Roswall), a fully integrated Canadian renewable energy company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, through the acquisition of a significant minority stake in the company.

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  • Slate Asset Management (Slate), a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, today announced a strategic partnership with Roswall Development Inc. (Roswall), a fully integrated Canadian renewable energy company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, through the acquisition of a significant minority stake in the company.
  • Roswall is an experienced developer of renewable energy projects offering complete energy solutions for infrastructure, industries, and communities in partnership with private and public enterprises.
  • Roswall Development Inc. is an experienced developer of renewable energy projects, encompassing all aspects from financing and construction to operation.
  • We are focused on enabling regions, industries, and public institutions to become energy self-sufficient through development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency retrofits.

Slate Asset Management Appoints Jeff Rodgers as Managing Director, North American Infrastructure, Bolstering Global Infrastructure Team

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Slate Asset Management ("Slate" or the firm), a global alternative investment platform focused on real assets, today announced that it has appointed Jeff Rodgers as Managing Director, North American Infrastructure.

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  • Slate Asset Management ("Slate" or the firm), a global alternative investment platform focused on real assets, today announced that it has appointed Jeff Rodgers as Managing Director, North American Infrastructure.
  • Rodgers will oversee origination and asset management for Slates infrastructure platform in North America, supporting the build out of Slates Cities and Communities Impact Infrastructure Strategy in Canada and the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220822005070/en/
    We are delighted to have Jeff on board to lead our origination and asset management efforts in North America, said Christian Schmid, Managing Director and Global Head of Infrastructure at Slate.
  • Jeffs leadership, knowledge, and expertise in the North American infrastructure sector will be an invaluable asset to our team as we continue to scale our platform globally.

AustralianSuper boosts New York office with senior private markets appointments

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AustralianSuper, Australia's largest pension fund, has boosted its New York office with several major new hires as it targets increasing its exposure to US markets.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AustralianSuper, Australia's largest pension fund, has boosted its New York office with several major new hires as it targets increasing its exposure to US markets.
  • Joining the AustralianSuper team are:
    Jennie Rose Senior Investment Director, Private Debt, who joins most recently from Barings' infrastructure debt team with over 20 years' experience in private debt markets.
  • Aaron Witte Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, and Dominic Borrasch Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, who both join the Fund from leading boutique private equity manager SwanCap Partners.
  • The New York office is primarily focussed on investing in private markets and aims to have almost 100 colleagues within three years.

Renavotio Comments on Recent Developments Related to the Federal Infrastructure Bill

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Tulsa, OK, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renavotio, Inc. (OTCQB: RIII) (the Company) the 100% owner of two subsidiaries focused on infrastructure opportunities, including 5G, utility construction, utility management, IoT, water, waste management, PPE technology, and related industries, today commented on developments related to the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill.

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  • Tulsa, OK, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renavotio, Inc. (OTCQB: RIII) (the Company) the 100% owner of two subsidiaries focused on infrastructure opportunities, including 5G, utility construction, utility management, IoT, water, waste management, PPE technology, and related industries, today commented on developments related to the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill.
  • Overall, Im optimistic that the infrastructure bill will eventually become law, and hopeful that many of these plans for infrastructure spending will start to flow.
  • Renavotio, Inc. (OTCQB: RIII) focuses on three unique infrastructure opportunities, including medical protective equipment, 5G, utility construction, utility management, IoT, water, waste management technology, and related industries.
  • Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, including whether in fact the infrastructure bill will receive full congressional approval.

Versalift Bucket Truck Featured in Wall Street Journal Article on Broadband Funding in Infrastructure

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

In a Wall Street Journal article published August 3, 2021, Versalift equipment was the focal point of the featured photograph.

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  • In a Wall Street Journal article published August 3, 2021, Versalift equipment was the focal point of the featured photograph.
  • The article describes the challenge of delivering high speed internet to every American, which is a stated goal in the infrastructure bill.
  • The Journal article states that this "new broadband standard means companies that offer service over coaxial cables as well as fiber-optic lines can benefit from federal funding."
  • Time Manufacturing Company, through its Versalift brand, has a long history of working with state and Federal organizations, using government funding to improve infrastructure.