Our specialization in the art of the sale leaseback strategy sets us apart. With backgrounds in private equity, investment banking, management consulting, and real estate investing, our team has the expertise to structure and execute even the most complicated sale leaseback transactions.
We provide complimentary valuations of any owned real estate assets, including information regarding pricing, key lease terms, level of actionability, buyer profile, and potential transaction timeline. We also provide valuations and proposals of real estate owned by targets in M&A transactions.
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Our team of sale leaseback experts runs the entirety of the sale leaseback process. This includes the initial proposal, investor marketing process, LOI negotiations, PSA negotiations, due diligence process, lease negotiations, and the transaction closing mechanics.
Sale Leaseback for Acquisition Financing
We work with clients to structure sale leasebacks as acquisition financing for M&A deals. We manage the entire sale leaseback process alongside your acquisition, allowing you to use the sale leaseback proceeds as part of your acquisition capital stack. We close the sale leaseback simultaneous with the closing of the M&A deal, providing you with an accretive financing source and certainty of execution.
Notable Sale Leaseback Transactions
Ascension Advisory has successfully executed prominent sale leaseback transactions across the globe, providing strategic value to our clients. Below is a curated selection of key deals that showcase our expertise and impact.
Outdoor Storage
Our team worked with Olympus Partners to run a sale leaseback for 23 production and outdoor storage sites owned and operated by Tank Holding Corp.
We worked with Dennis & Co. to structure sale leasebacks of acquisition target real estate, integrating this strategy with M&A to drive business expansion.
The team partnered with a leading European fruit production company to execute a sale leaseback of its facilities, unlocking capital to support growth and operational investments.
"The Ascension team delivered on everything they proposed and hit the aggressive timeline we asked for. Their thoroughness and professionalism throughout the process was fantastic and we won’t hesitate to work with them again."
Co-Founder of Private Equity Firm
"The Ascension team delivers reliable and timely execution with attentive and highly responsive service. We trust the Ascension Advisory team to move quickly to achieve our real estate-related objectives."
Vice President of Private Equity Firm
"This sale leaseback was very important for the Company. It unlocked meaningful capital for us to redeploy into higher ROI opportunities that will help drive the Company's growth for years to come. The Ascension team was integral to making this possible."
Partner of Private Equity Firm
"Ascension delivered an excellent SLB outcome on an accelerated timeline that tracked our M&A process. As such, we were able to consummate a RE deal simultaneously with our M&A transaction and helped us fund the M&A deal."
Associate of Private Equity Firm
"I enjoyed our experience working with Ascension Advisory. I would recommend Ascension again to be used by our firm or will suggest you all to other PE firms that ask for recommendations."
Vice President of Private Equity Firm
"We have worked with Ascension in the past, and have always had a very strong experience. Very strong attention to detail, real-time communication, work ethic, and an excellent grasp of the market are a few of the reasons I continue to work with Ascension."
Principal of Private Equity Firm
"The Ascension team supported us every step of the way during our process. The deal team was very helpful in keeping this transaction on track and worked diligently with all parties involved toward a successful close."
Chairman of Private Equity Firm
SALE LEASEBACK
Two Approaches for Financial Sponsors
Portfolio Optimization
We review your existing portfolio of corporate owned real estate, identifying unrealized opportunities to convert non-earning assets into accretive capital. Our competitive investor marketing process generates optimal economics and lease terms on every deal.
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We optimize your acquisition capital stack to provide an advantage when competing in an M&A process, while maximizing return on invested capital for your investors. Our expertise ensures there is never a concern about closing alongside your M&A transaction.
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Sale Leaseback Applications & Benefits For Financial Sponsors
The sale leaseback strategy is a creative tool that financial sponsors use to help finance new acquisitions and enhance existing portfolio companies. By carving out the real estate assets from an operating business, either concurrent with the acquisition or later during the hold period, sponsors can unlock a meaningfully higher value for the real estate, while creating positive arbitrage through the process.
Benefits of Sale Leaseback Strategy
Higher & Better Use of Capital Arbitrage of EBITDA Multiple vs Cap Rate Attractive Financing Alternative Flexible Capital Solution Equity Value Creation Holistic Liquidity Solution for Seller in M&A Competitive Advantage in M&A Process
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With offices in New York, Toronto, Miami, London, Mexico City, and Madrid, Ascension Advisory operates across North America, the UK, and Continental Europe.
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