iStar Harrisburg LLC, a Starwood organization affiliate, acquired the property at 2400 Thea Dr. for $26.78 million. The tenant is Synertech Health Systems Solutions LLC, a managed care outsourcing and application service provider that is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Platinum Equity Holdings. Price per sf on the net-lease deal is $130.

James Cate, David Caldwell and Cameron Kennedy in the Atlanta office of New York City-based Julien J. Studley Inc. represented Synertech in the transaction.

According to Caldwell, the deal further cements a sale-leaseback trend that has been gaining speed as the economy slows. "It's a great way for medium-size businesses to raise money," he tells GlobeSt.com. "A lot of lenders aren't willing to extend credit to businesses right now. It's hard to raise equity. Sale-leasebacks are a great alternative to raising capital.

Platinum Equity is a global organization specializing in the acquisition and strategic management of high-tech companies. Its portfolio is valued at $2.5 to $4 billion and includes 20 operating companies with offices in 11 countries and an infrastructure in more than 100 countries.

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