Blackstone agrees $1.8B deal for Air Canada Aeroplan business
Blackstone has struck an $1.8 billion deal for Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty business, valuing it at C$10 billion and involving Canadian pension and asset managers. The company made few major concessions to the investor group, and returns for Blackstone and pensions are capped at a 6.5% IRR. Aeroplan has over 10 million members, and Air Canada shares jumped about 6%.