PREP FOR SALE

Client Situation:

ENR Top 20 Engineering & Construction company was preparing to sell a division with $3.5M in remaining budgeted operating lease payments. They utilized Optimus to model the potential costs and risks associated with the M&A transaction.

Engagement Objectives:

  • Quickly resolve $3.6M in disputed payoff amounts with lease provider prior to sale of the business.
  • Ensure all lease payoffs are executed without punitive fees or expenses.

Engagement Objectives:

  • Missing copies of executed lease documents.
  • Missed lease provider critical notice dates negating favorable early purchase options and forcing onerous extension of lease terms at $2.1M per year.
  • Equipment purchase option reverted from a fixed, pre-agreed, dollar amount to “fair market value” determined by the Lessor at its sole discretion.
  • Client had already attempted to resolve the disputed amounts utilizing internal financial staff and outside legal counsel.
  • Client had already attempted to resolve the disputed amounts utilizing internal financial staff and outside legal counsel.

Client Results

  • Forced lease term renewal was abated by Optimus saving the Client $1.4M.
  • Reduced lease purchase options saving the Client $900,000.
  • Arranged refinancing to pay off the lease providers and avoid a large cash outlay.
  • Prevented litigation
For more information please contact:
Todd Wyles
(443) 629-8871
twyles@optimusgroup.com
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