Real Estate Sale Leaseback

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by a professional
in Los Angeles, CA, USA

1yr ago

Real Estate Sale Leaseback

If you currently own a business that also owns its real estate, having significant equity tied up in the property may represent an inefficient use of capital. Sale-leaseback investors will often value the underlying rent at 12x or more, which can be meaningfully higher than the EBITDA multiple applied to the operating business. This valuation differential can create an immediate arbitrage opportunity by unlocking capital that can be redeployed into higher-return initiatives. Sale-leaseback proceeds can be used to: * Reinvest in and grow the operating business * Pay down existing debt * Acquire a competitor or complementary business * Fund expansion or other strategic initiatives * Provide liquidity to ownership At the same time, the business maintains long-term operational control of the property through a negotiated lease. If you own a business with real estate and would like to better understand whether a sale-leaseback makes sense for your specific situation, please feel free to email me at redacted #SaleLeaseback #RealEstate #BusinessOwners #MergersAndAcquisitions #CapitalMarkets

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from University of Texas at El Paso in San Francisco, CA, USA

I will reach out via email