fixed assets

British

plural noun

Also called: capital assets. nontrading business assets of a relatively permanent nature, such as plant, fixtures, or goodwill Compare current assets

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Yamaha said it will sell all its land, offices, warehouses and other fixed assets in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

China’s ‘old economy,’ comprising 80% of GDP, faces challenges including declining property prices and declining investments in fixed assets.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Companies include depreciation expenses in their earnings because eventually their fixed assets will wear out or become obsolete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

It will also drop a target to spend half of its fixed assets budget on renewables and low carbon products by 2030.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

The bank is also called upon to determine appropriate rates of depreciation for fixed assets and to ensure that the required amortization payments to the budget are made on time.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.

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