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Cintas has roots tracing back to 1929, during which the Farmer family cleaned and re-sold dirty rags to manufacturing plants in Ohio. The firm has grown its business organically and through acquisitions, and today Cintas acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for businesses. Cintas will design, manufacture, collect, and clean every employee uniform for a small weekly sum, taking on the upfront capital expense itself. In the same stop, Cintas can also replace soiled or depleted mats, mops, trash liners, towels, first aid, fire, and cleaning products. Businesses value an outsourcing partner like Cintas as it simplifies operations and leaves noncore tasks with high regulatory standards in the hands of professionals.

Vinci is one of the world’s largest owners of transport infrastructure. Its concession assets include 4,400 kilometers of toll roads in France and 72 airports across 14 countries, making Vinci the world’s largest airport operator in terms of managed passenger numbers. The concession’s business contributes less than one fifth of group revenue but the majority of operating profit. Vinci’s contracting business provides a broad variety of energy and and construction services. France contributes 42% of group revenue.

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, principally operating in the US and Canada. It has 16% share in a highly fragmented market serving general industrial (49%), commercial construction (46%), and residential construction (5%). The company operates a $21 billion fleet of equipment, including aerial platforms, forklifts, excavators, trucks, power generators, and various other materials serving local and national accounts from nearly 1,600 locations in North America and 100 abroad. It has pursued a strategy of bundling specialty rental capabilities to offer its customers more advanced solutions in addition to its core equipment rental business, supporting its ambitions to become a one-stop shop for customers and enhance and maintain its margin profile.

Aena SME SA is a Spanish airport operator with various airports in Spain, including Madrid and Barcelona, and has stakes in multiple international airports. The group generates regulated and nonregulated revenue. Regulated revenue includes fees collected from takeoff and landing, passenger fees and security, whereas nonregulated revenue stems from commercial activities such as retail, food and beverage and advertising sales. The Group carries out its business activities in the following segments: Airports; Real estate services; Region de Murcia International Airport (AIRM) and International.

Ferrovial is a global transportation infrastructure investor, developer, and operator, with a strong presence in North American toll roads. In recent years, it shifted its portfolio toward North America and India, and lowered its exposure to Europe (including selling its stake in Heathrow Airport). The jewels in its crown include its stake in the 99-year lease to operate the Highway 407 ETR toll road in Toronto and its concession to develop and operate New Terminal One at JFK until 2060.

Sunbelt Rentals (formerly UK-based Ashtead Group) is the number two equipment rental company in the US (11% market share), with a smaller presence in Canada and the UK. Sunbelt operates a rental fleet of just over $15 billion across a network of 1,200 stores in the US, nearly CAD 2 billion of fleet and 135 stores in Canada, and GBP 1.1 billion and 190 stores in the UK. The company has experienced rapid growth over the past decade as its customers increasingly turn to rental versus owning equipment outright. The general tool business has been augmented by the Specialty Rental business, which has grown to 30% of the mix. Revenue is now greater than 50% nonconstruction, with the remainder focused more directly on commercial construction.

Airports Of Thailand PLC operates airports and provides services related to air transportation. Its airports, located in Thailand, serve both domestic and international flights. The company operates in various business segments such as airport management business, hotel business, ground aviation services, security business, and manages projects on perishable goods. The majority of its revenue is derived from its airport management business under which it generates income mainly from two categories of services: aeronautical and nonaeronautical. Aeronautical revenue is associated with air traffic, including landing and parking charges, and passenger and aircraft service charges. Nonaeronautical revenue is generated from office and state property rents.

AerCap Holdings NV is an aircraft leasing company. Its activities include leasing, financing, sales, and management of commercial aircraft and engines. It also provides aircraft asset management and corporate services to securitization vehicles, joint ventures, and other third parties. It has one business segment: leasing, financing, sales, and management of commercial flight equipment (Commercial Flight Equipment Segment). Through its subsidiary, the group also provides engine leasing, certified aircraft engines, airframes, and engine parts. Its geographical segments include China, the United States, and Other countries.

Aeroports de Paris SA is a French airport operator. The group owns the three commercial airports in Paris (Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Paris-Le Bourget) and has stakes in several international airports, including a portfolio of Turkish Airports, through its holding of TAV Airports, and an indirect stake in Indian airports New Delhi and Hyderabad through its recent acquisition of GMR Airports. The group's reporting segments are Aviation, Retail and Services, Real Estate, International and airport developments, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Aviation segment, which includes all the activities carried out by the group as the airport operator of the three main airports in the Paris region: Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and Paris-Le Bourget.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV is engaged in the construction, development, and operation of airports in Mexico. The company's segment includes Guadalajara; Tijuana; Puerto Vallarta; San Jose del Cabo; Montego Bay; Hermosillo; Guanajuato and Other Airports. It generates maximum revenue from the Guadalajara segment.

U-Haul Holding Co is an American moving truck, trailer, and self-storage rental company. The company also provides moving boxes, packing supplies, LPG (propane) refills, trailer hitch and wiring installation, storage container rentals, and other services. It has three reportable segments Moving and Storage, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Life Insurance. The majority of its revenue comes from the Moving and Storage segment.

GMR Airports Ltd is an airport platform company engaged in designing, constructing, and operating airports. Under the brand name GMR AERO, it offers aviation solutions in retail, aero services, and real estate. The group's portfolio comprises various airports such as Delhi International Airport, Hyderabad International Airport, Mactan Cebu International Airport in Philippines, Bidar Airport, Crete International Airport in Greece, and others.

Ayvens SA, formerly known as Ayvens, is a full-service leasing and fleet management group. It offers a diverse range of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and options for electric vehicles. The group also provides insurance services. It provides clients with motor third-party liability, material damage insurance, as well as theft and passenger insurance. The company's segmentation comprises 4 regions: Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, and Region 4. The company derives key revenue from Region 2 and Region 3. The company generates revenue from leasing, servicing, and proceeds of car sales, with the majority of revenue deriving from leasing activity.

Ryder System Inc operates in three business segments: (1) Fleet Management Solutions which provides full-service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options, commercial rental and maintenance services of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers; (2) Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), which provides integrated logistics solutions, including distribution management, dedicated transportation, transportation management, brokerage, e-commerce, last mile, and professional services; and (3) Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), which provides turnkey transportation solutions in the U.S., including dedicated vehicles, professional drivers, management, and administrative support.

Hotai Motor Co Ltd is engaged in assembling, trading, and importing vehicles, automobile air conditioners, and their parts. The segments of the company include the Distributor of Toyota and Hino products segments, Installment trading, Leasing, Property insurance, overseas sales agent, and other segments. It has operations across both Taiwan and mainland China, with the vast majority of revenue derived domestically.

Shanghai International Airport Co Ltd is engaged in airport services at the Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China. The company's principal activities consist of ground handling services for domestic and foreign airlines and passengers, and the provision of other airport-related services.

Auckland Airport is New Zealand's largest airport, handling about 75% of the country’s international arrivals and departures. It owns over 1,500 hectares of land, and hosts unregulated ancillary commercial services, including retail and duty-free, car parking, hotels, warehouses, and offices. Substantial development opportunities are set to materially expand capacity over the next decade. The airport also has a 25% stake in the small, but fast-growing Queenstown airport on New Zealand’s South Island.

Tokyo Century Corp is engaged in leasing and financing businesses. The company operates through five reportable segments: Domestic Leasing Business, Automobility Business, Specialty Business, International Business, and Environmental Infrastructure Business. Its activities include leasing and financing for equipment and facilities, auto leasing and car sharing, loans and investments for ships, aircraft, and real estate, as well as renewable energy and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic leasing segment, which includes information and communication equipment, office equipment, industrial machine tools, transportation equipment, and commercial and service industries.

Flughafen Zuerich AG owns and operates Zurich Airport, and offers services to international, domestic, and regional flights. Its services provided for passengers encompass activities related to the departure, arrival, and transfer areas at the airport. Revenue is split between aviation (majority of total revenue) and nonaviation services. Aviation services derive revenue from passenger and landing charges. Nonaviation services refer to retail and parking charges, sales from facility management, and other services provided at the airport. Passengers traveling within Europe cover approximately three fourths of total passengers, with many tourist cities being popular destinations.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV and its subsidiaries hold concessions to operate, maintain, and develop airports in the southeast region of Mexico. As an operator of airports, it charges airlines, passengers, and other users fees for using the airports’ facilities. The group also derives rental and other income from commercial activities conducted at its airports, such as the leasing of space to restaurants and retailers. The group's operating segments are Cancun, which generates maximum revenue, Aerostar, Airplan, Merida, Villahermosa, Holding and Services, and Others.

Localiza Rent A Car SA is a car rental service provider with the majority of its operations in Brazil. Through its subsidiaries, the company rents cars to individuals, manages corporate car fleets, sells its fleet to the general public, and offers a franchise model. Franchisees account for roughly half of Localize's car rental locations, while the majority of cars accessible with Localize are owned by the company. The fleet rental division has long-term agreements with companies that come up for renewal roughly every two to three years. The car rental segment delivers three-quarters of yearly revenue, and fleet rental makes up the rest, with an insignificant share contributed by the franchise management division.

Element Fleet Management Corp is a fleet management company, providing services and financing for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets. Their services include vehicle acquisition, maintenance, route optimization, risk management, and remarketing, as well as advising on decarbonization efforts, integration of electric vehicles, and managing the complexity of gradual fleet electrification.

Air Lease Corp is an aircraft leasing company based in the United States. It is engaged in the modern, fuel-efficient new technology commercial jet aircraft directly from aircraft manufacturers and leasing those aircraft to airlines throughout the world to generate attractive returns on equity. The company also sells aircraft from its fleet to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies, airlines, and other investors, and offers fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios for a management fee. Geographically, it derives a maximum of its revenue from the Europe and the rest from Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Central America, South America, Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Fraport AG is a German airport operator. The company derives the majority of its income domestically, principally through the operation of the Frankfurt airport. Fraport is organized into four segments: aviation, retail and real estate, ground handling, and International activities and services. Aviation includes terminal management, corporate safety, and airport security management. The retail and real estate segment involves retailing, parking lot operations, and renting areas at its airport sites. The ground handling segment provides ground infrastructure services to Fraport's airports. The International activities and services segment contributor to revenue includes IT and telecommunication services, and facility and infrastructure management.

Kobenhavns Lufthavne owns and operates Airports in Denmark. The company manages the infrastructure, buildings, and other services in the Kastrup and Roskilde airports. Copenhagen Airports divides its activities into two areas; Aeronautical and Non-aeronautical. Its majority of revenues are derived from the Aeronautical segment which comprises the operations and functions that the airports at Kastrup and Roskilde make available so that airlines can operate their flights, including facilities required for passengers to pass through these airports. The Non-aeronautical segment comprises the other facilities and services provided at the airports for passengers and others, including car-parking facilities, shops, restaurants, rest areas, lounges, and hotels.

BOC Aviation Ltd is an aircraft leasing company by net book value of owned aircraft, with a portfolio of more than 600 commercial passenger and cargo aircraft. The company was founded in 1993 in Singapore as a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and U.S - based Boullioun Aviation Services. In 2006, the company was acquired by the Bank of China and took on its current name. Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 2016, BOC Aviation remains headquartered in Singapore but has operations in Dublin, London, New York, and Tianjin. Bank of China remains its shareholder with a 70% stake. BOC Aviation has an international management team, with key leaders having more than 30 years of experience in the aircraft and leasing business.

GATX Corp leases transportation assets, including railcars, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers, to customers in North America, Europe, and India. The company's reportable business segments are: Rail North America, Rail International, Engine Leasing, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Rail North America segment, which is composed of the company's operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This segment mainly provides railcars pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars, pays ad valorem taxes and insurance, and provides other ancillary services.

Airports Corp. of Vietnam is engaged in managing international and domestic airports. The company is involved in investment, management of capital investments, direct manufacturing at airports, and aerodromes; Provision of services of aviation safety; Supply of technical services, science and technology services both domestic and offshore areas; and other related activities.

Rush Enterprises Inc is a full-service, integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services. The company operates in a single segment; Truck Segment includes the operation of a network of commercial vehicle dealerships under the name Rush Truck Centers. It sells commercial vehicles manufactured by Peterbilt, International, Hino, Ford, Isuzu, IC Bus, and Blue Bird and also provides one-stop service for the needs of commercial vehicle customers, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts sales, service and repair facilities, financing, leasing and rental, and insurance products. The company's business is concentrated in the United States and Ontario, Canada commercial vehicle markets and related aftermarkets.

VSE Corp is a diversified aftermarket products and services company providing repair services, parts distribution, logistics, supply chain management, and consulting services for land, sea, and air transportation assets to commercial and government markets. Its operations include supply chain management solutions, parts supply and distribution, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for vehicle fleet, aviation, maritime and other customers. Its reportable segments are; Aviation and Fleet. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from the Aviation segment which is a provider of aftermarket parts distribution and MRO services for components and engine accessories supporting commercial, business, and general aviation operators.

Flughafen Wien AG manages and operates an airport. The company's segment includes Airport; Handling and Security Services; Retail and Properties; Malta and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Airport segment which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all movement areas of the terminal, all the facilities involved in passenger and baggage handling as well as the security controls for passengers and hand luggage at Vienna Airport. The tasks of acquiring new airline customers and increasing the number of destinations offered are also assigned to this segment.

AAR Corp is engaged in providing products and services to aviation, government and defense market. It operates in segments namely: The parts supply segment majorly consists of sales and leasing of USM and aftermarket distribution of new, OEM-supplied replacement parts; Repair & Engineering segment provides airframe maintenance, component repair, and landing gear overhaul services; Integrated Solutions segment consists of its fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the U.S. Department of Defense, flight hour component inventory; and The Expeditionary Services segment consists of products and services supporting the movement of equipment and personnel by the U.S. and foreign governments and NGOs.

Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of mobility solutions through its three brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as several other brands, well recognized in their respective markets. Its brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to car sharing. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Americas - (i) vehicle rental operations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly. International - consisting of (i) vehicle rental operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV operates airports in the central region of Mexico. The airport is in Monterrey, which serves nearly half of the company’s total passengers. In addition, the company manages two hotels and one industrial park. Its reportable segments include its airports, the Terminal 2 NH Collection Hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and the OMA-VYNMSA Industrial Park, individually, and information about its holding company and other companies is combined in the Others.

Herc Holdings is an equipment rental company that was spun out of Hertz Global in 2016. It is currently the third-largest player in North America, after United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals, with an approximate 6% market share pro forma for its 2025 acquisition of H&E Equipment Services. It serves a similar mix of companies to its peers (industrial, commercial, and residential construction) from its 450 locations targeting the top 100 metropolitan markets in the US. Herc’s rental fleet of approximately $7 billion is also similar in composition to its peer group in terms of equipment offered. The company is also pursuing diversification by bundling and increasing specialty solutions for its customer base. Herc’s portfolio skews toward local customers versus national accounts (60%/40%).

SATS Ltd is a Singapore-based provider of ground-handling and in-flight catering services for air transportation in Asia and Australia. Additionally, it offers food distribution and logistics, industrial catering, and other amenities for hospitality and government agencies. The company has three reportable segments: food solutions (segment by revenue), gateway services, and others. The company has partnerships with multiple airlines to provide catering during flights and offers experience in planning airline menus, institutional catering, linen, and laundry to improve the airline's appearance. Gateway services cover the gamut of procedures airports must handle for each passenger. Baggage, ramp handling, passenger services, and terminal management are all offered to customers.

Clear Secure Inc is an identity company making experiences safer and easier digitally and physically. It is involved in creating a frictionless travel experience while enhancing security. Its secure identity platform uses biometrics to automate the identity verification process through lanes in airports, helping to make the travel experience safe and easy. The Company's operations are mainly focused on growing and maintaining its secure identity network across multiple offerings in both aviation and non-aviation channels.

Far East Horizon Ltd is a specialty finance provider. Its service offerings include financial leasing and advisory, hospital investment and operation, equipment operation services, trading, and brokerage services as well as engineering management services, etc. The company operates in two segments; Financial, lease and advisory, and Industrial operation and management. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Financial, lease and advisory segment, which is engaged in providing direct finance leasing, sale-leaseback, factoring, entrusted loans, operating leases and sale of related equipment and materials, advisory services, and construction services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Mainland China, followed by Hong Kong and other locations.

Bohai Leasing Co Ltd is engaged in the container leasing, infrastructure and real estate leasing, aircraft leasing, ship leasing, offshore equipment, high-end equipment rental, and new energy vehicles in China. It owns domestic and overseas leasing companies. It is involved in transportation finance services, innovating financial products and services, and promoting the development of transportation, aviation, shipping, and ground transportation industries.

Athens International Airport SA is a company active in the financing, construction, and operation of civil airports and related activities. As a civil airport operator, the company manages the Athens International Airport in Spata, Greece. The company's operating segments are: Air activities and Non-air activities. The maximum revenue is generated from its Air activities segment, which includes the provision at the Airport of any facilities like the landing, parking, or taking-off of aircraft; the servicing of aircraft; and the handling of passengers, among others. The Non-air activities segment represents revenues from non-air activities, mainly consisting of car parking, food and beverage, duty-free, retail shops, building/office rental, and other commercial services.

Corporacion America Airports SA acquires, develops, and operates airport concessions. Its operating segments are geographically divided into Argentina, Italy, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Armenia. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Argentina segment. The firm's revenue is categorized into Aeronautical Revenue, Non-Aeronautical Revenue, Commercial Revenue, Construction Service Revenue, and Other Revenue.

Sixt SE provides automotive rental services mainly across Europe and the U.S. The company offers rental solutions from passenger vehicles, including sports utilities vehicles, electric vehicles, and luxury sports cars to vans and trucks. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride, and others, the company offers mobility services in the areas of car rental, car sharing, ride services, and car subscriptions. These products can be booked via a single app that also integrates the services of mobility partners.

Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd is a Japanese airport operations company. It is engaged in the management and operation of passenger terminals and the provision of related services at airports, mainly Haneda and Narita. The company has three reportable segments: Facility Management and Operation, Merchandise Sales, and Food and Beverage. The Facility Management and Operation segment provides leasing, maintenance, repairs, and terminal operations; the Merchandise Sales segment sells and wholesales products to air passengers and terminal-building companies; and the Food and Beverage segment operates airport and in-flight food services. The company focuses on improving passenger experience and operational resilience through service quality and facility upgrades.

TravelSky Technology Ltd provides information technology solutions for aviation and travel companies in China. The company develops commercial airlines, airports, air travel products, and is a services supplier to travel agencies, corporate clients, travelers, and cargo shippers--to conduct electronic transactions and manage travel-related information. The core businesses of the company include aviation information technology services, distribution of information technology services, and clearing & accounting & settlement services for the aviation industry. Aviation information technology service revenue contributes approximately half the company's total revenue.

ENAV SpA is an air traffic controlling firm. The company's operating segment includes Flight assistance services, Maintenance services, and AIM software solutions. It generates maximum revenue from the Flight assistance services segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Italy.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co Ltd is a provider of aviation services. Its services include all types of airport services including departure, arrival, flight information, and other services.

SIA Engineering Co Ltd and its subsidiaries maintain, repair, and overhaul aircraft for many airlines. The company is organized into two segments: airframe/line maintenance and engine/component. The airframe and line maintenance segment provides airframe maintenance, line maintenance, and inventory technical management. These services include scheduled routine maintenance and overhaul, specialised and non-routine maintenance, modification and refurbishment programmes. Line maintenance provides aircraft certification and technical ground handling services such as pushback and towing, and the provision of aircraft ground support equipment and rectification work. The engine and component segment provides component overhaul and engine repair and overhaul services.

McGrath RentCorp is a rental company. It is comprised of four reportable business segments namely Modular building segment (Mobile Modular); Portable storage container segment (Portable Storage); Electronic test equipment segment (TRS-RenTelco); and its classroom manufacturing business selling modular buildings used as classrooms in California (Enviroplex). The company generates its revenues majorily from the rental of its equipment on operating leases with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business.