Case Study

$6,000,000 Operating Lease for Above-Ground Storage Tanks

Supporting Oil & Fuel Distribution Expansion

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Supporting Oil & Fuel Distribution Expansion

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Investor Profile

Main Constraint

The company needed to expand storage capacity to meet growing demand, but required a financing structure that aligned with its operational model.

1. Investor Profile

Supporting Oil & Fuel Distribution Expansion

A fuel distribution company required $6,000,000 in financing to acquire above-ground storage tanks as part of its ongoing infrastructure expansion. As an existing client, this marked the fourth scheduled transaction between the company and Commercial Funding Partners.

We structured an operating lease, allowing the client to continue scaling operations while preserving capital and maintaining flexibility.

2. The Challenge

The company needed to expand storage capacity to meet growing demand, but required a financing structure that aligned with its operational model.

Traditional financing options lacked the flexibility needed for recurring capital expenditures and ongoing infrastructure growth. The client also needed a partner who understood their business and could execute quickly across multiple transactions.

Key challenges included:

• Need for scalable financing across multiple equipment schedules
• Preference for an operating lease structure
• Capital preservation for ongoing operations
• Infrastructure expansion tied to increasing fuel distribution demand
• Requirement for a reliable, repeat financing partner

3. The CFP Solution

Commercial Funding Partners delivered a customized financing solution tailored to the client’s long-term growth strategy.

We secured $6,000,000 in an operating lease for above-ground storage tanks, structured as part of the client’s ongoing equipment financing program.

4. The structure was designed to:

• Support continued expansion of fuel storage infrastructure
• Provide flexibility through an operating lease structure
• Enable repeatable financing through multiple schedules
• Strengthen the client relationship through consistent execution

This structure allowed the client to stabilize financially while continuing its system-wide implementation.

5. The Result

With financing in place, the company expanded its storage capabilities while maintaining financial flexibility.

Results included:

• $6,000,000 funded
• Operating lease successfully executed
• Acquisition of above-ground storage tanks
• Continued growth in fuel distribution capacity
• Fourth completed schedule with the same client

6. Why This Transaction Matters

Strong financing relationships drive long-term growth.

For companies with ongoing capital needs, having a reliable partner who can execute across multiple transactions is critical. This deal highlights how structured, repeatable financing programs can support expansion without disrupting operations.

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Disclosure: This case study is anonymized unless CFP has approved a specific public descriptor. Customer names and non-approved identifying details are withheld. Financing availability, structure, timing, and terms depend on borrower qualifications, collateral, documentation, and final underwriting.