--- title: $23.5M Sale Leaseback of Lifted Trucks Dealerships to Support Growth description: Lifted Trucks secures $23.5M through sale leaseback, enabling growth by reinvesting in dealership network. image: https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/lifted%20trucks%20(1).svg --- [Skip to content](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/23.5-million-sale-leaseback-of-lifted-trucks-auto-dealerships-to-support-growth-initiatives#main-content) [![ascension white and green logo](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/ascension%20white%20and%20green%20logo.png?width=200&height=36&name=ascension%20white%20and%20green%20logo.png)](https://ascensionadvisory.com?hsLang=en) - Sale Leasebacks Show submenu for Sale Leasebacks - [Sale Leaseback Overview](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-overview) - [SLB For Business Owners](https://ascensionadvisory.com/services-business-owners) - [SLB For Financial Sponsors](https://ascensionadvisory.com/services-private-equity-firms) - [SLB For Referral Partners](https://ascensionadvisory.com/services-referral-partners) - [Build to Suit Financing](https://ascensionadvisory.com/build-to-suit-financing) - [Lease Advisory](https://ascensionadvisory.com/lease-avisory) - [Notable Transactions](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-transactions) - Mergers & Acquisitions Show submenu for Mergers & Acquisitions - [Sell Your Business](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sell-your-business) - [The Seller's Checklist](https://ascensionadvisory.com/the-sellers-checklist) - [2026 M&A Report](https://ascensionadvisory.com/business-owner-ma-report) - [The Exit Playbook Course](https://ascensionadvisory.com/the-exit-playbook-course) - Insights Show submenu for Insights - [Ascension Blog](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog) - [Press & Publications](https://ascensionadvisory.com/press-and-publications) - [2026 Ascension Magazine](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Ascension%20Magazine%202026%20(standalone)%20(4).html) - [SLB and M&A Courses](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-learning) - [2026 M&A Report](https://ascensionadvisory.com/business-owner-ma-report) - [Private Equity SLB Report](https://ascensionadvisory.com/private-equity-sale-leaseback-report) - [Team](https://ascensionadvisory.com/team) - [Contact](https://ascensionadvisory.com/contact-us) - Sale Leasebacks Show submenu for Sale Leasebacks - [Sale Leaseback Overview](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-overview) - [SLB For Business Owners](https://ascensionadvisory.com/services-business-owners) - [SLB For Financial Sponsors](https://ascensionadvisory.com/services-private-equity-firms) - [SLB For Referral Partners](https://ascensionadvisory.com/services-referral-partners) - [Build to Suit Financing](https://ascensionadvisory.com/build-to-suit-financing) - [Lease Advisory](https://ascensionadvisory.com/lease-avisory) - [Notable Transactions](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-transactions) - Mergers & Acquisitions Show submenu for Mergers & Acquisitions - [Sell Your Business](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sell-your-business) - [The Seller's Checklist](https://ascensionadvisory.com/the-sellers-checklist) - [2026 M&A Report](https://ascensionadvisory.com/business-owner-ma-report) - [The Exit Playbook Course](https://ascensionadvisory.com/the-exit-playbook-course) - Insights Show submenu for Insights - [Ascension Blog](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog) - [Press & Publications](https://ascensionadvisory.com/press-and-publications) - [2026 Ascension Magazine](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Ascension%20Magazine%202026%20(standalone)%20(4).html) - [SLB and M&A Courses](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-learning) - [2026 M&A Report](https://ascensionadvisory.com/business-owner-ma-report) - [Private Equity SLB Report](https://ascensionadvisory.com/private-equity-sale-leaseback-report) - [Team](https://ascensionadvisory.com/team) - [Contact](https://ascensionadvisory.com/contact-us) ![3-Dec-13-2023-07-13-51-1672-PM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/3-Dec-13-2023-07-13-51-1672-PM.png) ![2-Dec-13-2023-07-14-12-5417-PM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/2-Dec-13-2023-07-14-12-5417-PM.png) [Case Study](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/case-study), [Automotive](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/automotive), [Manufacturing](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/manufacturing) # $23.5M Sale Leaseback of Lifted Trucks Dealerships to Support Growth Nov 04, 2024 ![ collage of lifted trucks auto dealership ](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/lifted%20trucks%20(1).svg) ##### **Introduction** Ascension Advisory successfully completed a two-property sale leaseback transaction on behalf of Lifted Trucks, a prominent dealer and upfitter specializing in trucks and Jeeps. With multiple dealership locations, including two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Lifted Trucks recognized an opportunity to monetize its real estate assets. The sale leaseback allowed the company to optimize capital allocation by redirecting funds to reinvest in expanding its dealership network and operations, further enhancing brand reach and market presence. ##### **Client Objective** The company sought to unlock the value of its owned dealership properties to free up capital for strategic growth initiatives. By partnering with Ascension, the client was confident they would maximize proceeds through a competitive sale leaseback process, leveraging Ascension’s automotive industry expertise and investor network focused on this asset class. The objective was to secure capital while maintaining operational continuity through long-term lease arrangements at their two dealership sites. ##### **Solution** Ascension Advisory conducted a targeted investor outreach campaign, connecting with sale leaseback investors specializing in automotive real estate. The team’s process generated multiple competitive offers, ultimately leading to an agreement with a sophisticated REIT with a focus on sale leasebacks and significant experience in the automotive sector. Ascension structured a long-term, triple-net (NNN) lease with annual rent escalations, ensuring limited maintenance obligations for the buyer while granting Lifted Trucks operational control of the premises. This structure aligned with the client’s goals of long-term stability, capital generation, and operational flexibility for future investments. ##### **Conclusion** The successful sale leaseback transaction provided Lifted Trucks with accretive capital to reinvest in its core operations, supporting future growth and expansion initiatives. Ascension Advisory's expertise and tailored approach ensured a swift closing within the client’s desired timeframe, delivering an outcome that strengthened both the financial and operational position of Lifted Trucks while providing the real estate investor with two high-quality, income-generating assets.   ### Let’s Talk   ###### Category - [Journal Article](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/journal-article) - [Case Study](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/case-study) - [M&A](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/ma) - [Private Equity](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/private-equity) - [Industrial](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/industrial) - [Manufacturing](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/manufacturing) - [Automotive](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/automotive) - [Press Release](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/press-release) - [Europe](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/europe) - [Food Distribution](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/food-distribution) - [Notable Transactions](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/notable-transactions) - [Retail](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/retail) - [Car Wash](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/car-wash) - [Healthcare](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/healthcare) - [Outdoor Storage](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/outdoor-storage) - [Cold Storage](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/cold-storage) - [Quick Service Restaurant](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/quick-service-restaurant) - [Tax Benefits](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/tax-benefits) - [Build to Suit](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/build-to-suit) - [Capital Markets](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/capital-markets) - [Pharmaceutical](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/pharmaceutical) - [pharm](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/tag/pharm) ###### Popular Post - [The Difference Between Tuck-ins, Add-ons, and Platforms in M&A](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/the-difference-between-tuck-ins-add-ons-and-platforms-in-ma?hsLang=en) - [Why Airlines Use Sale Leasebacks to Unlock Capital and Stay Airborne](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/why-airlines-use-sale-leasebacks-to-unlock-capital-and-stay-airborne?hsLang=en) - [The Difference Between Platforms and PortCo's in Private Equity](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/the-difference-between-platforms-and-portcos-in-private-equity?hsLang=en) - [How to Structure a Leveraged Buyout for Maximum Value](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/how-to-structure-a-leveraged-buyout-for-maximum-value?hsLang=en) - [Case Study: Valeo Foods €88 Million European Sale Leaseback](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/case-study-valeo-foods-88-million-european-sale-leaseback?hsLang=en) ### Leave a Comment ### Similar Blogs ![Want Top Dollar for Your Real Estate? 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