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The sale-leaseback market is booming. Strong fundamentals including low interest rates, outsized demand for high-quality assets, an active M&A market and significant amounts of capital driven by cheap debt and strong currency make now an opportune time for sellers to execute a sale-leaseback and unlock otherwise illiquid capital tied up in their real estate. According to data from SLB Capital Advisors, sale-leaseback activity increased 17% in Q2 from the previous quarter, reaching $3.6

The emergence of the coronavirus in early 2020 caused a drastic slowdown in supply chains across the globe. Labor shortages, fluctuating consumer demand, disruptions in shipping lanes, COVID-19 restrictions as well as general economic uncertainty caused major disturbances in the flow of goods. The war in Ukraine further compounded these issues by cutting off the supply of critical raw materials and ratcheting up energy costs. These disruptions have caused several challenges and opportunities for

The global M&A market experienced record activity in 2021, topping $5 trillion for the first time as unprecedented dry powder, a low cost of capital and demand for inorganic growth fueled dealmaking. Savvy corporate acquirers and private equity investors looking to jump in on the action have seized the opportunity to use creative financing options that unlock equity, strengthen balance sheets and free up capital for strategic initiatives and additional transactions. Enter stage

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The CFO role has evolved over the years, expanding from its traditional financial focus to a broad range of strategic responsibilities. Today's CFOs wear many hats – from financial planning to compliance and risk management and strategic decision-making, among many others. In an environment marked by rapid technology advancements, market volatility and regulatory changes, CFOs play a crucial role in guiding organizations through challenges to build resilience and maintain profitability. In this

"The first quarter of 2023 saw significant financial events continuing to cause stress in financial markets, with the Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and Credit Suisse's emergency takeover major contributors. Expected to compound the issue, there is over $2.5tn in commercial real estate debt which will mature in the next five years, with smaller regional U.S. banks holding 70% of outstanding loans to the CRE sector. Rising interest rates and reduced sales volumes will likely cause further

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Sale-leasebacks are often used by private equity firms to raise capital to support portfolio company growth. Through a sale-leaseback, private equity firms can unlock otherwise illiquid capital tied up in portfolio company real estate and reinvest the proceeds into its core business. Here’s how private equity firms can leverage sale-leasebacks to generate long-term value: Maximize portfolio company value by reinvesting sale-leaseback capital into its operations Following the completion of a

Nearly three-quarters of institutional investors are factoring ESG into their investment decisions, up 18% since 2019 according to a recent report. As the importance of responsible investing continues to grow and more investors evaluate companies based on ESG-related criteria, REITs are recognizing both the benefits and necessity of a holistic ESG strategy. Despite the increased focus, the net lease industry has lagged behind. In a recent WMRE survey focused on the net lease sector, only six

2023 was undoubtedly a challenging year for the net lease sector. High inflation, rising interest rates and other economic uncertainty caused a notable decrease in overall transaction volume, sparking apprehension about the trajectory of the industry. However, there have been some signs of renewed life in the market. Most experts believe we have hit the interest rate peak and expect cuts to be made in 2024. In addition, dealmakers generally anticipate that the M&A environment will improve