SEACOR Announces Closing of Sale of Era Aviation
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2005--SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: "CKH")
today announced the closing of the sale of all outstanding shares of capital
stock of Era Aviation, Inc. to Era Aviation Investment Group, LLC. The consideration
was $15 million in cash.
The business sold constituted the fixed wing operations that SEACOR had
acquired from Rowan Companies, Inc. in January 2005. SEACOR is retaining
Era's helicopter operations in Alaska , the western United States and the
Gulf of Mexico and its Fixed Base Operation in Anchorage .
SEACOR is a global provider of marine support and transportation service,
primarily to the energy and chemical industries. SEACOR and its subsidiaries
provide customers with a full suite of marine-related services including
offshore services, U.S. coastwise shipping, inland river services, helicopter
services, environmental services, and offshore and harbor towing services.
SEACOR is uniquely focused on providing highly responsive local service,
combined with the highest safety standards, innovative technology, modern
efficient equipment, and dedicated, professional employees. For additional
information, contact Timothy McKeand, Vice President, at (954) 524-4200 ext.
820 or visit SEACOR's website at www.seacorholdings.com .
Contact:
SEACOR Holdings Inc.
Timothy McKeand, 954-524-4200 ext. 820
www.seacorholdings.com.
Source: SEACOR Holdings Inc.