Equipment Lease Advisory
March 8, 2023
Equipment Lease Advisory
- Optimus was engaged to evaluate a live $13M lease transaction that was days away from being finalized.
- Optimus quantified the difference between expected and actual cost based on unforeseen “loan-shark” rates on interim line financing. Ultimately, Optimus identified over $5.6M in avoidable cost!
- Optimus identified and exposed unplanned costs for additional rents and other punitive lease contract terms.
Results Summary
- $5.6M Avoidable Cost Identified - Punitive Interest of 22.5% charged in interim financing lines.
- $1.2M Risk Mitigated - Reduced extra (interim) rent levied on Client via Master Lease Agreement.
- Contract Fully Vetted - All executable documents reviewed for punitive terms and conditions. Multiple points negotiated in Client’s favor prior to execution.