SURMOUNT Completes 40th Sale-Leaseback for VIVE Collision

Exclusive advisory partnership has generated over $100 million in growth capital to fuel VIVE’s nationwide expansion

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SURMOUNT, a leading full-service net lease real estate advisory and investment platform, announced today the sale-leaseback of a portfolio of automotive service properties on behalf of VIVE Collision. The transaction marks the 40^th sale-leaseback in SURMOUNT’s exclusive advisory partnership with VIVE, which has generated more than $100 million in growth capital to fuel VIVE’s expansion across the U.S.

The three-property portfolio comprises more than 45,000 square feet across New Jersey, Connecticut and Vermont. Since partnering with SURMOUNT at inception, VIVE Collision has leveraged sale-leaseback proceeds to fuel aggressive expansion, growing to over 70 locations across ten states in the Northeast. Through a confidential marketing process, SURMOUNT delivered competitive pricing and closed the transaction in under 30 days.

“VIVE has been an incredible partner, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with them as they continue to use Sale-leaseback to fuel their growth,” said Alex Marietto, Managing Director and Head of Business Development for SURMOUNT. “The automotive services sector continues to see strong investor appetite, and we’ve been able to leverage our extensive network of buyers to consistently deliver attractive outcomes for VIVE across 40 transactions.”

Justin Kundrat, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at VIVE Collision, added, “SURMOUNT played a pivotal role in navigating the marketplace and producing a great result. They were able to deliver the most competitive pricing in a shortened timeline. We greatly appreciate the team's expertise and look forward to their continued guidance as we scale our business.”

The transaction underscores SURMOUNT's position as a leading sale-leaseback advisor to high-growth companies operating across the net lease market.

About SURMOUNT

SURMOUNT is a full-service commercial real estate firm offering global expertise in net lease advisory, sale leaseback, lease structuring, development, capital markets, and principal investments. With over 130 professionals across offices in New York City, Boston, Scottsdale, Los Angeles and Chicago, SURMOUNT provides end-to-end real estate services for private investors, REITs, private equity and financial sponsors, family offices, multi-unit franchisees, business owners, tenants, developers, and lenders.

About VIVE Collision

VIVE Collision is a leading operator of collision repair facilities in the northeast. VIVE currently operates more than 70 locations across ten states, with a focus on advanced repair capabilities, technician development and best-in-class service.