- Published amount or program scope
- $229,000–$458,000
- Historical term
- 48 months
- Support status
- Published project support
The equipment need
The company was in the middle of an expansion and wanted to free up financial flexibility.
It had bought equipment for cash less than a year earlier, tying up a large share of its working capital.
Two options were on the table: refinance the existing equipment through a sale-leaseback, or finance the new purchases directly.
The owner wanted an objective comparison of the two structures before choosing.
- Production equipment acquired less than a year earlier
- Additional new equipment
The support described in the project
Leaseworld recommended a sale-leaseback of the assets bought less than a year earlier, which still had a high residual value.
The equipment was sold to a financing partner, turning a fixed asset into immediately available cash.
The equipment stayed in operation without interruption; only legal ownership changed.
A second component, an equipment lease with a purchase option, was prepared for the upcoming purchases of the growth phase.
The reported operational outcome
The company recovered substantial cash without selling off or moving a single piece of equipment.
The expansion was funded without taking on a new bank credit line.
The business now has a repeatable structure for its future investments.
Applying the experience to a new project
Use this case to identify the equipment, timing and ownership questions relevant to your own investment. The historical scope and term are specific to the project described. For a new U.S. project, identify the contracting business, installation state, supplier quote and preferred use period; available structures require a separate assessment.
About this case study
Published 2026-09-19 by the Leaseworld editorial team. Identifying details are withheld. Historical budgets and requested terms do not establish eligibility or an offer for another applicant.
Amounts shown in U.S. dollars are rounded equivalents for comparison using a reference rate dated September 18, 2026. They are not current equipment prices or financing offers. The original project agreement determines its legal, tax and accounting treatment.
