FOR RETAILERS
WHY MANY SUCCESSFUL RETAILERS OPT FOR SALE-LEASEBACKS

Conventional wisdom says to retain as much equity as possibly in real estate. However, some of the most successful businesses in the world are choosing not to tie up their valuable capital in real estate. Instead, companies such as Walgreen's, Procter & Gamble, IBM - and possibly your competition - are choosing to lease facilities and invest their money where it can provide the best return - in their business.

Through a sale-leaseback, a company can see its debt-to-equity ratio improve. It can expand locations and add new product lines. The infusion of cash can make the company more appealing to lenders and investors.

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