Asset purchase: how to turn your equipment into immediate cash
For many Swiss SMEs, the Asset buyback and sale & leaseback It allows dormant assets to be converted into cash. Significant assets lie dormant in balance sheets in the form of machines, IT equipment, or depreciated professional equipment. Asset buyouts — also known as sale & leaseback — are a powerful financial solution for immediately freeing up these immobilized resources.
The dirty & leaseback principle explained
The mechanism is simple: the company sells its equipment to a financing organization, immediately receives the corresponding amount in cash, and then resumes using the same equipment in the form of leasing with monthly rents. The company thus retains operational use of its equipment — essential to its business — while transforming fixed assets into cash available. This operation is particularly suitable for equipment that is still functional but has already been amortized in accounting terms, where the actual value remains substantial.
The concrete benefits for the Swiss SME
The acquisition of assets generates several immediate benefits. First, the cash obtained can be reinvested in the company’s development: new projects, recruitment, inventory, or repayment of costly debts. Secondly, by removing assets from the balance sheet, the company reduces its financial structure and improves its debt ratios, which can facilitate access to other financing. Finally, the leaseback rents are tax deductible, optimizing the overall tax burden. This solution is also reversible: at the end of the leasing contract, the company can choose to buy the equipment at its residual value or simply give up on it.
Ecofina: your partner for asset buyouts in Switzerland
Ecofina has specialized in this type of transaction for more than 20 years. Our experts quickly assess the value of your assets and offer you a competitive buyout offer, usually within 48 to 72 hours. We cover a wide range of equipment: computer hardware, industrial machinery, production equipment, medical equipment, and more. The transaction is structured to maximize your cash flow while minimizing the tax impact. Whether you are experiencing a period of growth, facing unexpected cash flow needs, or simply seeking to optimize your balance sheet, asset buyout with Ecofina is a quick, discreet, and effective solution. Contact us for a free assessment of your asset portfolio. Get a quote within 48 hours.
