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

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Example Sentences

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leaseback

This was despite other income of 107.2 million euros, up 10%, on higher sale and leaseback activity, RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

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

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

Now, with the end of the leaseback looming, he is unsure of the theater’s fate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2022

Aramco is looking to sell its gas pipelines under a leaseback arrangement, and could offer stakes in refineries, power plants, and potentially export terminals in the future, the people said.

From Reuters ● Aug. 3, 2021

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