AvStar Aviation Services, Inc. is taking advantage of today's economic climate to aggregate high-potential FBOs and MROs into a powerful brand that leverages technology, offers superior service and provides substantial returns.
Business Strategy
- Focus on underserved business jet and turboprop segment - Frequent and Sophisticated users (average 400 gallon uplift) - Underserved by big chains
- Target smaller airports that this market segment uses - Addison (ADS) instead of Dallas (DFW) - Houston Hobby (HOU) instead of Houston International (IAH)
- Utilize rigorous site selection methodology to ensure that the acquisitions are successful
- Improve operations with the strategic use of technology
- Leverage economies of scale and buying power - Estimated fuel savings of 15-20% - Y1 margin improvement 15%, Y3 margin improvement 30%
- Build the dominant new brand in FBO management
Acquisition Strategy
- Analyze traffic trends at 500+ airports across U.S.
- Year-over-Year vs. Quarter-over-Quarter - Growth over time - Consistency - Opportunities at 72 airports
- Correlate trend data with on-field FBO market analysis
- Competitive landscape: how many? how good? - Is one of the big three/four on field? - Competitive outlook: compete on price vs. services - Evaluate local market for nearby opportunities (MMU vs. TEB)
- Evaluate candidates for operational improvement opportunities
- Many diamonds in the rough out there!
Capital Needs
- Based on pipeline of deals under LOI and negotiation, initial capital needs for operations and acquisitions:
- Current: $6mm to close deals under LOI and near-term pipeline - Future Stages: Ability to deploy as much capital as institutional investors appetite dictates
- Acquisition currency a combination of cash, stock & sellers notes
Investment Highlights
- Superior Market Knowledge
- Valuations at Unprecedented Low Levels - Cash will Dominate the Market
- Proprietary Market Analysis Provides "Best Opportunity" Acquisition Blueprint
- Strategic Use of Technology Results in Successful Integration
- Management Team Skilled in FBO and MRO Acquisition and Management
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Forward-Looking Statements
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