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Tuesday, September 07 2021 - 03:21
AsiaNet
Sasser Family Companies Acquires Singapore-Based Intermodal Tank Container Lessor: Falcon Lease
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. and LONDON and SINGAPORE, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Sasser Family Companies (Sasser) announced that it has finalized an agreement 
to acquire Singapore-based global container lessor Falcon Lease Holdings Pte 
Ltd and its group of companies. This acquisition expands Sasser's 
transportation asset leasing and management services to include global tank 
container leasing and brings its total operating subsidiary companies to seven.

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"Sasser has been intentional in pursuing a growth strategy that strengthens our 
position as a player in the transportation sector while remaining true to our 
identity," said Sasser CEO Jeff Walsh. "From our beginnings in rail more than 
90 years ago, we have been guided by putting our customers first, working with 
respect and integrity, and positively impacting the communities where we live 
and work. Acquiring Falcon Lease, an organization that shares those business 
and cultural philosophies, allows us to serve a new customer base across Asia 
Pacific, Europe, North, Central, and South America and enables us to bring our 
experience to bulk oceangoing container leasing. I am extremely optimistic 
about the opportunities this presents and look forward to bringing our 
best-in-class customer experience to a new market." 

Mike Cooper, President of Falcon Lease, stated, "The Falcon Team and I are 
thrilled to be partnering with Sasser Family Companies—a group that brings 
financial strength, similar culture, and long-term business ambitions. Our 
mutual business objectives, cultural fit, and passion for a customer 
service-oriented business provide a strong foundation as we pursue building a 
sustainable business."

With Sasser's support, Falcon Lease will pursue a steady growth plan across an 
expanding global footprint leveraging deep industry knowledge, high-spec 
equipment, tailored financial products, and strategic agility to serve our 
customers' evolving needs.  To explore the benefits of our unique approach to 
cultivating long-term customer partnerships and to learn more about what Falcon 
Lease can offer, please visit our website at www.falcon-lease.com.

About Sasser Family Companies:

Sasser Family Companies is a fourth-generation, family-held transportation 
asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Its other 
subsidiary business units include Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., Union 
Leasing Inc., CF Rail Services LLC, Xced Aviation Services LLC, and NxGen Rail 
Services LLC. The subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial and 
industrial-focused rail, vehicle and aviation transportation equipment 
solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset 
repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services throughout North 
America. For more information, please visit www.sasser.com. 

SOURCE  Sasser Family Companies

CONTACT: Tonya Medley, tonya.medley@sasser.com 
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