During acquisition processes, a relatively large need for bank financing may arise. It is sometimes the case that a bank is unable to meet (all of) the investment requirements of SMEs.
There are several ways to secure additional financing. One of these is the sale and leaseback arrangement. For SMEs, this is a good alternative for using the equipment being sold to finance operations within a capital-intensive business. Put simply, this arrangement involves a company selling fixed assets that it owns and then leasing them back from the buyer. This form of financing can be applied in various areas, such as property, a vehicle fleet (or part thereof) or other business assets. The arrangement is available for both new and used assets. The advantage of this form of financing is that it frees up cash to cover an upfront purchase price. Other advantages of leasing include the fact that it is a quick form of financing, it improves creditworthiness, and the business owner does not have to bear the risk themselves.
In other words: an interesting form of (supplementary) financing for SME entrepreneurs! If you’d like to have a no-obligation chat about various alternative financing options, please get in touch with Michiel Segers or Coen Peeters.