Aircraft lessor Aircastle to be bought in $2.4 billion deal
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(Reuters) - Aircastle Ltd said on Wednesday Japan-based Marubeni Corp and Mizuho Leasing Co Ltd had offered to buy the aircraft lessor in a deal valued at $2.4 billion (£1.9 billion).The cash offer of $32 per share is at a premium of 16% over Aircastle's Tuesday close. Marubeni has a 29% stake in Aircastle as of Oct. 23 that is currently valued at about $600 million.The company said in October it was exploring options including a sale.The deal, which is valued at $7.4 billion including debt,..