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Did you know ...?
According to the
U.S. Department of Commerce: | |
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In 1996 businesses spent an estimated $563.1 billion on
productive assets; of that $563.1 billion, $168.9 billion
(roughly 30%) was acquired through leasing. | |
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In 1997, the Commerce Department forecasts a total $570.1 billion
will be spent on equipment investment with $176.2 billion or 30.9%
acquired through leasing. | |
According to the
Equipment Lessors
Association: | ||
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80% of U.S. companies lease all or some of their equipment.
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Over 65% of Fortune 1000 companies lease. | |
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Equipment lessors own over $400 billion in equipment. | |
Now Consider ...
Growing businesses need to meet increasing capital equipment acquisition
demands. Leasing: | ||
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Frees working capital for more productive uses since
leasing provides up to 100% financing. | |
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May not appear as a liability on the lessee's balance
sheet thus providing off-balance financing. | |
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Conserves conventional lines of credit. | |
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Is more flexible in meeting the lessee's needs than
conventional financing (longer terms, quarterly schedules etc.).
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Provides fixed rate financing. | |
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Overcomes capital budget constraints (lease payments
may be expensed in the operating budget). | |
You say you're looking for higher financial return? You want to
increase the business return on your investment? | ||
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Leasing may cost less than other financing alternatives. | |
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Leasing may provide faster tax write-off. | |
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Leasing allows a higher return on assets. | |
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Leasing may provide higher book earnings. | |
And what about changing technology? Shouldn't you prepare for the
continuing need to use the most current technology? | ||
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Since equipment is paid for with pre-tax dollars, leasing provides
a better hedge against inflation than after-tax dollars for loan
principal payments. | |
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Leasing allows for technology refresh and upgrade. | |
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Leasing is a hedge against technological obsolescence. |
Please contact us for additional information or for a quote.
Call 1-800-827-5711
or
Email us at info@mlcgroup.com