AIC Ventures is a private investment firm that specializes in sale leaseback transactions of office and industrial properties across the US. They have completed over $800 million in transactions through seven funds. Their process involves evaluating a company's finances and real estate, conducting due diligence, and closing transactions within 60 days. Case studies show they have successfully provided refinancing and maximized value for companies looking to raise capital. References praise their professionalism, flexibility, and ability to navigate complex deals.

1. FIRM OVERVIEW
AIC Ventures is a private investment firm specializing in sale leasebacks of office and
industrial space throughout the country.
We have closed more than $800 million in sale leaseback transactions through seven
dedicated investment funds.
We are currently investing our seventh fund, for which we will be acquiring approxi-
mately $350 million of assets.
All transactions are closed for cash — with no financing or appraisal contingencies.
Benefits to Clients
Increase available cash and borrowing capacity
Raise capital that is less costly than equity or mezzanine debt
Avoid financial covenants, warrants and personal guarantees
Eliminate depreciation of the asset
Improve the balance sheet and financial ratios (e.g., debt to equity and net worth)
Improve performance metrics (e.g., return on assets and return on investments)
Monetize the real estate, a non-core asset, at a purchase price equal to full market
value
Maintain control – enter into a “hands-off” lease, enabling the company to run
operations without disruptions from the landlord
General Criteria
Transaction Size: $3—$50 million
Property Types: Office, industrial and distribution facilities
Property Location: Proximate to large or mid-sized metropolitan areas
Company Size: Middle-market companies (revenues of $10—$500 million)
Industries: Across most industry sectors (excluding retail & restaurant locations)
Lease: Bond type, market rent, 20 year average term, security deposit

2. Our Process
Execute short-term Standstill and Confidentiality Agreement
Evaluate company financials and real estate information
Conduct financial due diligence call with company CFO
Issue an Investment Committee approved Commitment Letter
Finalize Commitment Letter
Conduct due diligence and finalize Contract and Lease
Close transaction (generally within 60 days)
Case Studies
Case Study: Refinance / Growth Capital
• An advisor represented a Florida-based manufac-
turer that seeking to refinance part of its corporate
credit facility.
• The company was looking to maximize the leverage
on its real estate and needed to close within an ap-
proximate 25 day period to pay off its existing
lender.
• A sale leaseback transaction would provide approximately 33% more in proceeds than
would have otherwise been obtained with a traditional mortgage.
AIC Ventures successfully closed the sale leaseback transaction at the terms originally
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agreed to within 17 business days from the signing of the letter of intent.
Case Study: Maximizing Value
A Kentucky-based company approached AIC Ven-
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tures about exploring a sale leaseback transaction on
two of its owned facilities.
The company was desirous of selling the real es-
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tate and distributing the proceeds to the owners.
The double-digit multiple on cash flow achieved via the sale leaseback transaction cre-
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ated extra value above the single-digit multiple expected from the future sale of the com-
pany.
AIC Ventures extended its streak, 98 for 98, by closing the sale leaseback transaction.
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3. Our Best References Are Sellers
“We recently closed on a very complex transaction, which in-
volved a sale leaseback with AIC Ventures. In working with the
AIC Ventures Team for the first time, I was extremely impressed
with their level of professionalism and flexibility surrounding the
unique requirements of our deal. AIC delivered on the deal pre-
sented in our initial discussions and were a pleasure to work
with. I would not hesitate to work with them on future transac-
tions.”
Principal
HIG Capital LLC
“We introduced AIC Ventures because of their reputation for professionalism and ability to close
transactions. They said what they wanted from the beginning and never changed direction on our
management team. The AIC team and their lawyers were easy to work with and the transaction
helped create significant liquidity and increased the equity value of one of our portfolio companies. I
would gladly recommend AIC to other private equity firms considering a real estate sale leaseback.”
Managing Director
Prairie Capital
“We successfully closed a complicated sale leaseback transaction with AIC Ventures. The AIC team
showed great flexibility and professionalism throughout. AIC was terrific, navigating through the com-
plex aspects of our transaction and were committed to closing on time. I enjoyed working with AIC
Ventures and would gladly recommend them to other.”
Principal
Prospect Partners, LLC
“AIC is one of the most astute, privately owned companies with which we have dealt and we are al-
ways looking for additional opportunities to do business with [Chairman] Paul Robshaw and AIC
Ventures. We enjoyed dealing with Paul and the AIC team. Acquisition decisions were prompt and
final, and once the business points were agreed to, they worked hand-in-hand with us to get to the
closing table. When unforeseen issues and challenges arose, we worked through them together;
they didn’t try to use these as opportunities to enhance their position. In short, Paul values honor and
integrity, and has made it a standard for AIC. In summary, AIC has defined their niche, and is adept
in their ability to analyze, plan and execute their acquisitions. I would welcome an opportunity to do
additional business with them in the future.”
President
Wile Interests, Inc.
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