Photography credit: James Steinkamp Photography NOTICE: The data on pages of this proposal identifjed by an asterisk (*) contains technical or fjnancial information constituting trade secrets. The proposer requests that such information be used only for the evaluation of the proposal, but understands that any disclosure will be limited to the extent that the City considers proper under the law. If the City enters into an agreement with this proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose such information as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law. v 0 o 0 g 0 . l o 0 a m + i t n - 9 s e 4 i d u : i 9 o f n 1 l t o s : 5 C @ S TATE M E N T O F 1 m Q UA L IF IC AT I O NS 6 1 n - i S T. LOU IS L AM BE RT 1 v r 0 IN T E R N ATIO NAL AI RP O RT a - g 0 P UB L IC - P R IVAT E 2 0 PA RTN E R SH I P 2 Submitted by Vantage Airport Group Ltd. and Corsair-Vantage Investment Partners L.P.
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STRATEGIC RATIONALE CONNECTING THE GATEWAY TO THE WEST WITH THE WORLD v 0 o 0 g 0 . l o 0 a m + i t Lambert is not just a transportation hub. It has the power to connect St. Louis with the world. Vantage applauds the City’s n - 9 s relentless efgorts to position St. Louis for growth and shares your desire to have this transformative opportunity serve as a e 4 i d powerful catalyst for continuing your vision of sustainable community and economic development while creating a positive and u : i 9 o lasting impression for St. Louis. f n 1 l t o s : 5 C @ 1 Vantage is uniquely positioned to be the City’s partner and deliver on its vision m 6 1 n - i 1 The Airport’s strategic goal to connect the region to the world v Created in 1994 to market the expertise and airport r 0 is well underway, with many successes achieved over the last management techniques developed at the multi-award- a - fjve years. We believe that Vantage is uniquely positioned g 0 winning Vancouver International Airport, Vantage’s history is 2 to be your partner, capitalizing on past global successes and deeply rooted in North America . With offjces and high-profjle 0 current U.S. industry leading partnerships to unlock the full projects in New York (LaGuardia, JFK) and Chicago (Midway), 2 potential of the Airport, the City, and the region, and establish we are fully committed to the U.S. market and ofger deep Lambert as the true Midwest hub of choice, a source of pride knowledge of airport stakeholders in North America, and for the communities it serves, and an economic engine for the active relationships with the vast majority of airlines operating region. at Lambert as well as the FAA, TSA, and major concession operators. Our sole shareholder and partner, Corsair-Vantage Vantage is a global airport manager and investor with a Investment Partners, is managed and controlled by Corsair proven track record of performance excellence. Vantage has Capital, a U.S. asset management company with a long history successfully led more than $4.5 billion in airport fjnancing, of successful investments. $5 billion in airport development and construction projects, with a further $1 billion underway, and has successfully We have a track record of delivering creative and transitioned 20 airports across three continents from public transformative solutions , which has allowed us to meet to private operation. Ranging from small regional airports to the objectives of procuring authorities such as the City, and large capital city airports, these facilities have seen measurable to create operational and fjnancial effjciencies for airline improvements in operations and maintenance, passenger customers and passengers. Vantage’s creative approach to traffjc growth, competitive airline rates and charges, increased the management and redevelopment of LaGuardia Terminal commercial revenues, and enhanced passenger experience. B and our ongoing transformation of the concession program Vantage has also improved safety and security and delivered at Midway are just some recent examples of our innovative effjcient capital programs, all while improving the fjnancial approach to airport partnerships. performance and long-term competitiveness of its airports. VAN T AGE P 2
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STRATEGIC RATIONALE Vantage’s approach to partnership is aligned with the City’s priorities While there is no “one-size-fjts-all” approach to airport Partners, was specifjcally set up as a perpetual fund with no management and development, Vantage understands fjxed duration and capitalized by high-quality, institutional the complexity and requirements associated with airport investors with the same long-term focus. public-private-partnerships globally and in the U.S., and the importance of working collaboratively with all airport Vantage has always believed that a strong partnership with stakeholders to create a partnership framework that will stand airlines is essential to our shared success at any airport. More the test of time. We make community and local stakeholders than 160 airlines serve our network of airports, including many a priority and build successful lasting relationships based on of the airlines currently serving Lambert. Our partnerships integrity, trust, transparency, and communication. with airlines run deep, with several U.S. carriers entrusting us with key strategic initiatives; not only is Vantage currently As an investor-operator, being a long-term partner is central partnered with JetBlue on its multi-billion dollar international to our approach and brings the assurance that decisions terminal expansion at JFK, but we are also currently advising a made are based on a long-term, integrated view, and with consortium of airlines led by Southwest regarding plans for a afgordability prominently in mind. To support that vision, our large terminal replacement in San Diego. v sole shareholder and partner, Corsair-Vantage Investment 0 o 0 g 0 . l o 0 a m + i t n - 9 We are highly committed to making the transaction a success s e 4 i d u : i 9 o f n 1 l We have experience leading high-profjle public infrastructure transactions in the U.S. and globally and are committed to making t o s : 5 this landmark opportunity a success . Vantage has teamed with its sole shareholder, Corsair-Vantage Investment Partners, to C @ 1 ofger the City a one-stop solution that maximizes fmexibility and alignment of interests. We have also assembled a strong team m 6 of external advisors and are confjdent in our ability to deliver a fjnal proposal that is fully committed, highly deliverable and 1 n maximizes value to the City and the community. - i 1 v r 0 Great airports don’t get built just with glass, steel, and concrete, but with the ideas and partnerships that only a strategic, a - collaborative process can provide. In forging a long-term partnership with us, you will have a dedicated team of airport experts g 0 2 that understand the global and local aviation industry and can adapt, execute, innovate, and invest to deliver broad and lasting 0 benefjts to the region. 2 Thank you for the opportunity to present our qualifjcations. VAN T AGE P 3
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