leaseback

American  

[lees-bak] / ˈlisˌbæk /

noun

1. the disposal of a building, land, or other property to a buyer under special arrangements for simultaneously leasing it on a long-term basis to the original seller, usually with an option to renew the lease.

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leaseback British  

/ ˈliːsˌbæk /

noun

1. a property transaction in which the buyer leases the property to the seller

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Etymology

Origin of leaseback

First recorded in 1945–50; noun use of verb phrase lease back

Example Sentences

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leaseback

Assuming such a deal involves the sale or lease and leaseback of a 49% stake of TOP SPP at 20X price-to-earnings, the brokerage estimates potential cash raised of THB15 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025

The complex-refining company is expected to conduct an asset lease and leaseback plan for subsidiary TOP SPP after unveiling a similar strategy in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025

Lawrence says the sale and leaseback deal was "absolutely the right thing to do" and that price cuts also helped to bring customers back.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024

Leasing firm Avolon, the company added, signed a sale and leaseback agreement with Canada's Porter Airlines, already an Embraer customer, for 10 new E195-E2, which are set to support Porter's North American expansion.

From Reuters ● Jun. 20, 2023

Eventually, growth in the hotel end of the business came mostly from other leaseback arrangements and franchise deals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2019