Republic Financial Corporation

Republic Financial Corporation is a holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company has been in operation since 1971. It describes its approach as developing creative solutions to unique opportunities. Over its history, Republic has owned and operated more than 20 different businesses across a wide variety of industries. The company continues to build and manage this diverse portfolio today.

The company's aviation activity is conducted through GMT Global. GMT Global is an active investor in commercial aircraft. The aviation investment arm has been acquiring aircraft for more than 25 years. GMT Global has acquired more than 100 aircraft with a total value greater than 1 billion dollars. This makes aviation a significant part of the group's overall investment strategy.

Republic Financial Corporation maintains several other business interests outside of aviation. These operations include Special Situations, CEDUR, HepQuant, and RFC Drilling. Special Situations was formed in 1997. This group has completed more than 200 transactions with a face value above 1.7 billion dollars. It focuses on unique investment opportunities much like the aviation division.

CEDUR manufactures high performance synthetic roofing products that reproduce the enduring beauty of natural wood. The company relocated to Colorado in 2015. HepQuant provides minimally invasive diagnostic tests that measure liver health. These tests help liver specialists manage liver disease more effectively. RFC Drilling is a privately owned contract drilling company with operations headquartered on the Gulf Coast.

These businesses operate alongside the aviation investment activity. They show the breadth of industries in which Republic Financial Corporation participates. Each business unit functions within the larger holding company structure. The company manages these varied interests from its base in Denver.

This directory listing focuses on the aviation activity of the group. The other businesses are shown so readers can understand how aircraft investment fits within the whole company. Republic Financial Corporation remains active in commercial aviation through GMT Global. The company continues to manage its diverse portfolio while seeking new opportunities.

Services

• Commercial aircraft investment
• Aircraft acquisition
• Special situations
• Synthetic roofing
• Liver health diagnostics
• Contract drilling