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3i Infrastructure to divest 71% stake in TCR, an airport ground support equipment leasing provider, for EUR 1.14bn

Sale Transport announced Belgium Mar 5, 2026
USD1.1B
Deal Value
TCR
Project

3i Infrastructure has agreed to sell its 71% stake in Belgium-based TCR, a provider of airport ground support equipment leasing, for an estimated EUR 1.14 billion. Deutsche Bank served as the sell-side M&A advisor for the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to complete in Q3 2026.

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Deal Analysis

3i Infrastructure is divesting its 71% stake in TCR, a Belgium-based global leader in airport ground support equipment leasing. The EUR 1.14 billion sale sees the firm, which services over 180 airports across 40+ countries, transition ownership. Deutsche Bank advised on the sell-side for this significant transport sector transaction. With regulatory approvals pending, the deal has a notably long runway, targeting completion in Q3 2026.
  • EUR 1.14bn sale price for 71% stake.
  • TCR operates across 180+ airports in 40+ countries.
  • Q3 2026 target for deal completion.
  • Deutsche Bank served as sell-side M&A advisor.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

3i Infrastructure has agreed to sell its 71% stake in TCR. The sale proceeds will be used to repay the revolving credit facility and fund further investments and potential new acquisitions. The divestment is part of a portfolio rebalancing strategy amid strong buyer interest. TCR is a provider of airport ground support equipment leasing in 24 countries. The asset was marketed off 2025 EBITDA of EUR 165m and revenues of EUR 413m, implying an EV/EBITDA (2025) of around 7x.

Deal Size
for an estimated EUR 1.14bn.
Location
Belgium-based TCR
Financials
for EUR 1,140m - EV/EBITDA 7x
Announcement
March 5, 2026
Expected Close
The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is set to complete in Q3 2026.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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3i Infrastructure seller

"3i Infrastructure to divest 71% stake"

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TCR target

"3i Infrastructure to divest 71% stake in Belgium-based TCR"

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Deutsche Bank advisor

"Deutsche Bank acted as the sell-side M&A advisor in connection with the deal."

high quality Enriched Mar 9, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 5, 2026
Signed
Closed

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