Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, announced today the hiring of Imperial Capital, LLC, a full-service investment bank to explore strategic alternatives for the Company.  In addition to Imperial’s capital markets expertise, it specializes in Aerospace, Defense and Government Services, and Airline and Transportation industries among others.

President and CEO Jeff Roberts said, “We are delighted to partner with a firm as reputable and experienced as Imperial Capital as we broaden Erickson’s financial capability.”

Erickson is a leading global provider of aviation services and operates, maintains and manufactures utility aircraft to safely transport and place people and cargo around the world.  The Company is self-reliant, multifaceted and operates in remote locations under challenging conditions specializing in Global Defense and Security, Manufacturing and MRO, and Commercial Services (comprised of firefighting, HVAC, power line, construction, timber harvesting, oil and gas and specialty lift). With roots dating back to 1960, Erickson operates a fleet of approximately 80 aircraft, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and operates in six continents to include North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Australia. For more information, please visit our new website atwww.ericksoninc.com.