I am CFO of an LBO company and …

I am CFO of an LBO company and …
"Leasing companies don't understand me"

We hear this far too often from companies that have a Private Equity fund as a shareholder.

At Leasing Pilot, we firmly believe that…
🔹 there is no better client group for leasing companies, and
🔹 that it is absolutely worthwhile for PE-backed companies to fully utilize the available options (the "leasing basket")!
#ValueCreation

However, there is still a significant lack of mutual understanding on many levels!

Here is a classic example:
While the individual financial statements of the OpCo regularly still spark enthusiasm within the risk assessment team of a leasing company…
🔹 hardly any financial debt (which sits up in the AcquiCo),
🔹 strong cash flow (otherwise the investor wouldn't have paid so much for it), and
🔹 the OpCo doesn't even pay taxes, thanks to the profit transfer agreement/fiscal unity!

…when it comes to reviewing the consolidated financial statements, the excitement usually disappears entirely (classic reason for rejection: "If you write off the goodwill, the consolidated equity is negative!")

These reactions from the risk side are understandable, as many structural elements of an LBO rarely appear among traditional leasing clients.

👉 It is therefore crucial to explain the specific characteristics of a PE/LBO structure.
👉 LeasingPilot presents every more complex financing arrangement, such as an LBO, with an Info Memo in which we highlight the LBO-specific features.
👉 We know the risk strategies of leasing providers and their attitude towards Private Equity in detail, enabling us to approach only the right financing partners on your behalf and secure the optimal financing for you!

Let's talk!
Feel free to ask for our references!

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We at #LeasingPilot bring years of experience in Leverage Finance, Treasury, and Leasing, and guide you through the entire financing process!

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