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Air T, Inc.
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Established 40 years, AIR T, INC. (NASDAQ: AIRT) is an industrious American holding company with a history of generating cash via a networked portfolio of powerful businesses.We seek to invest in dynamic, talented individuals and teams; insightful doers in their business domains, so they can operate independently yet interrelatedly. We apply corporate resources to activate growth and overcome challenges — ultimately building great enterprises that flourish by "win-winning" over the long-term.Currently we are organized by 3 core business segments consisting of 11 companies that span a variety of industries, employing over 400 team members nationwide. Our 3 core business segments are:- Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines & Parts- Overnight Air Cargo- Aviation Ground Support Equipment SalesOur senior leadership works closely together and has ownership in the AIRT stock purchased on the open market. We have a strong track record of success in the asset management business.Our "Investor-Operator Partnership" business model aims to drive long-term value creation. Our operating priorities are to:- Support the dynamic leadership and growth at our portfolio of powerful companies, ensuring they are well-capitalized and operate independently yet interrelatedly.- Diligently allocate our shareholder capital by acquiring the right kind of cash-flow generating businesses.- Strengthen our balance sheet and cash-generating assets.- Drive overall performance and after-tax cash flow.- Build edge in the marketplace.Through our acquisitions and investments, along with our ongoing support of the dynamic leadership within our portfolio of powerful companies, we seek to focus our resources, activate growth and deliver long-term value creation for everyone associated with AIR T, INC.