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