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Cariano has completed a sale and leaseback operation

February 2022 — Cariano, S.A. has successfully set up a sale and leaseback operation with local banks to finance its five-year business plan.

Founded in 1979, Cariano offers crane rental, and assembly and lifting services in Portugal, with special relevance in the wind power segment. Its equipment and experienced team give Cariano a differentiated internal know-how, thus positioning the company as a benchmark in the lifting services, and the development and maintenance of wind farms and large infrastructures, such as industrial parks and railway tracks.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Portugal advised the shareholders of Cariano on this sale and leaseback operation.

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João Beirôco

Managing Partner
Lisbon, Portugal
Oaklins Portugal

Vera Pinto

Managing Director
Lisbon, Portugal
Oaklins Portugal

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