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Vendor program for flight simulators
Design and deployment of a vendor financing program to support leasing demand for simulators.
Europe
Vendor program for flight simulators
The problem
Increasing demand for simulator leasing, but limited appetite from banks for financing high-tech assets.
The Soka solution
Structuring of a vendor financing program enabling customers to access leasing solutions via institutional investors.
The result
Accelerated sales through leasing solutions and improved access to financing for end customers.
Technology & IT
Equipment as a Service (EaaS) / vendor program
Acquisition of a helicopter fleet
7 Helicopters dedicated to SAMU, search & rescue and offshore
Europe
Acquisition of a helicopter fleet
The problem
Each helicopter represents a massive investment for operators. Soliciting external financing makes it possible to limit cash tied up in assets that have a life expectancy of over 30 years.
The Soka solution
Structured financing of multi-mission helicopter fleets.
The result
Continuity of essential services and security of operations.
Transport & mobility
Industrial equipment financing
Offshore vessel fleet refinancing
Refinancing of an offshore support vessel fleet to fund a strategic acquisition.
Europe
Offshore vessel fleet refinancing
The problem
The operator needed liquidity to acquire a competitor owning a significant fleet.
The Soka solution
Refinancing of the existing fleet to release capital and fund the external growth transaction.
The result
Successful acquisition and strengthened market position through fleet expansion.
Growth financing
Energy & green transition
Passenger vessel sale-and-leaseback
Sale-and-leaseback of a fleet of passenger boats following a carve-out operation.
Denmark
Passenger vessel sale-and-leaseback
The problem
Following a carve-out, the operator required liquidity to focus on operational development.
The Soka solution
Acquisition of vessels followed by leaseback to the operator.
The result
Immediate liquidity while maintaining uninterrupted operations.
Growth financing
Transport & mobility
Offshore vessel financing via private debt
Acquisition financing of offshore vessels through a structured private bond issuance.
Europe
Offshore vessel financing via private debt
The problem
The operator required financing to support a strategic acquisition while preserving balance sheet flexibility.
The Soka solution
Structuring of a private debt issuance secured by industrial assets.
The result
Long-term financing aligned with asset lifecycle and successful execution of the transaction.
Energy & green transition
Growth financing
Refrigerated container financing
Sale-and-leaseback of a fleet of reefer containers to unlock value from existing assets.
World
Refrigerated container financing
The problem
The operator needed financing for an existing fleet of specialized cold-chain containers.
The Soka solution
A sale-and-leaseback structure tailored to the specific secondary market value of the assets.
The result
Financing of a second lifecycle for strategic assets while preserving operational use.
Logistics & automation
Industrial equipment financing
Freight wagon fleet financing
Structured financing of a fleet of pre-owned freight wagons to support expansion.
Europe
Freight wagon fleet financing
The problem
Despite existing bank support, the operator’s growth was constrained by exposure limits.
The Soka solution
Structured financing of second-hand rail assets through alternative funders.
The result
Unlocked growth capacity and successful continuation of expansion strategy.
Logistics & automation
Industrial equipment financing
Tracking-as-a-Service financing
Integration of GPS tracking devices into a subscription-based hardware and software offering.
World
Tracking-as-a-Service financing
The problem
Integrating hardware into a service-based model created financing constraints.
The Soka solution
Leasing of tracking devices integrated into a global service offering for logistics players.
The result
Acceleration of business growth through a scalable "as-a-service" model combining hardware and software.
Equipment as a Service (EaaS) / vendor program
Technology & IT
Logistics robot fleet financing
Operational leasing of a fleet of logistics robots for an automated e-commerce warehouse.
France
Logistics robot fleet financing
The problem
The e-commerce group needed off-balance-sheet financing to support strategic automation investments.
The Soka solution
A tailor-made "as-a-service" operational leasing structure, designed with both the manufacturer and the end user, and financed by an institutional investor.
The result
Deployment of a flexible robot fleet financed off-balance sheet, enabling rapid scaling of warehouse automation.
Equipment as a Service (EaaS) / vendor program
Technology & IT
Vendor financing platform for equipment leasing
Structuring and financing of an international leasing platform for trenching equipment.
France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Vendor financing platform for equipment leasing
The problem
Growing rental demand in the construction sector, with local subsidiaries lacking financing capabilities.
The Soka solution
Creation and financing of a centralized leasing platform to support the manufacturer’s international rental program.
The result
A scalable financing structure enabling global deployment of rental activities.
Industrial equipment financing
Construction
Financing a SAMU helicopter fleet
Offshore search and rescue
Europe
Financing a SAMU helicopter fleet
The problem
Each helicopter represents a massive investment for operators. Soliciting external financing makes it possible to limit cash tied up in assets that have a life expectancy of over 30 years.
The Soka solution
Structured financing of multi-mission helicopter fleets
The result
Continuity of essential services and secure operations
Industrial equipment financing
Transport & mobility
Logistics rack financing
Sale-and-leaseback of warehouse racks to unlock trapped cash and support ongoing investments.
France
Logistics rack financing
The problem
The company sought to unlock cash tied up in warehouse racks with significant residual value.
The Soka solution
A sale-and-leaseback transaction on logistics racks to release immobilized capital while maintaining operational use.
The result
Immediate liquidity to fund modernization investments, with no disruption to warehouse operations.
Industrial equipment financing
Industry & manufacturing
Mobile crane sale-and-leaseback
Acquisition and refinancing of three pre-owned cranes to restore liquidity and stabilize operations.
France & Overseas territories
Mobile crane sale-and-leaseback
The problem
Following social disruptions and major project delays during COVID, the group faced liquidity constraints.
The Soka solution
A sale-and-leaseback structure on three cranes with strong market value despite low book value.
The result
Release of tied-up capital, operational continuity secured, and a return to growth.
Construction
Industrial equipment financing
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