A simultaneous close sale-leaseback can be an effective financing strategy for business owners and M&A acquirers seeking to unlock the value of underlying real estate while maintaining long-term operational control of the property. In an M&A transaction, an acquirer may purchase an operating business that owns its real estate and simultaneously monetize the property through a sale-leaseback. The proceeds from the real estate sale can then be incorporated into the acquisition capital stack, potentially reducing the amount of equity and/or acquisition debt required to complete the transaction, subject to property valuation, lease terms, coverage requirements, lender considerations, and the overall transaction structure. Sale-leaseback transactions may also provide businesses with increased liquidity, more efficient allocation of capital, predictable long-term occupancy costs, and potential tax or accounting benefits depending on the specific structure and circumstances. Whether you own a business with real estate or are acquiring a company with a significant real estate component, a properly structured sale-leaseback may provide an efficient source of capital while preserving long-term operational control of the property. To discuss a potential transaction or sale-leaseback structure, please email redacted