Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A business arrangement whereby property is simultaneously sold and leased back to the seller for usually long-term continued use.

Etymologies

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lease +‎ back

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Examples

  • "We are continually reviewing opportunities for the disposal of property assets and amid improving market conditions in the retail sector, we now see an opportunity to place a portfolio of quality completed retail sites for tender, on the basis of sale and long term leaseback transaction, '' Mr Kemmler said in a statement.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • "We are continually reviewing opportunities for the disposal of property assets and amid improving market conditions in the retail sector, we now see an opportunity to place a portfolio of quality completed retail sites for tender, on the basis of sale and long term leaseback transaction, '' Mr Kemmler said in a statement.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • The seller gets a lump sum up front from the 'sale', which can be invested elsewhere, but simultaneously signs a rental agreement - the 'leaseback' - committing to make lease payments to the buyer in return for continued occupancy.

    MoneyWeek RSS - All 2009

  • Analysis is required to deter - mine if the leaseback is a finance or an operating lease.

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  • The seller gets a lump sum up front from the 'sale', which can be invested elsewhere, but simultaneously signs a rental agreement - the 'leaseback' - committing to make lease payments to the buyer in return for continued occupancy.

    MoneyWeek RSS - All 2009

  • Although many of the residents commonly use the term "leaseback" to refer to the arrangement under which they continued to live in their homes after the federal lakeshore was created in the 1960s, "there's no such thing as a leaseback," Dillon said.

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  • At least under Schwarzenegger's scheme, the state would have had the continued use of the buildings that were to be sold through a leaseback plan.

    John Mirisch: Ramirez Canyon Blues: Yet Another Fight to Preserve Public Access in Malibu John Mirisch 2011

  • It is also hoping to get clearance for the sale and leaseback of Saab property, which is currently secured as collateral against the €400 million EIB loan.

    Saab Halts Production Again Christina Zander 2011

  • "Jet Airways plans to opt for the sale and leaseback model for the 10 Airbus planes," the person said, adding that talks are on with leasing companies worldwide.

    Indian Carriers Set to Order 60 Airbus Planes Santanu Choudhury 2011

  • At least under Schwarzenegger's scheme, the state would have had the continued use of the buildings that were to be sold through a leaseback plan.

    John Mirisch: Ramirez Canyon Blues: Yet Another Fight to Preserve Public Access in Malibu John Mirisch 2011

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