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1997

Products

  • A Modest Proposal: Standardization of Debt/Equity Points

    By Ronald Scheinberg
    Spring 1997 Issue

    The debt-equity point discussion is one of worst-case scenarios
    concerning cure rights, shared rights, buyout rights, and the
    dreaded equity squeeze. Isn't it time for standardization?

    Free ($10.00 )

  • Debt Limits and Public Leasing

    by A. Lee Martin, Jr.
    Fall 1997 issue

    Debt limits vary by state regulation, of course, but leasing professionals who don't understand the laws may fear dangers that do not threaten them while ignoring other dangers that do. See why it's not always necessary to seek an exemption from the debt limits.

    Free ($10.00 )

  • Emerging Information Technology Issues in Leasing

    A Report from Computer Science Corporation
    Spring 1997 issue

    The pervasive use of information technology will create fundamental shifts in almost all aspects of the leasing business, according to the FoundationŐs commissioned report.

    Free ($10.00 )

  • IFC: Designing for Success

    Spring 1997 issue

    This annual forecast shows that lessors' concerns about an economic slump have been replaced by anxiety about developing the right strategy, sustaining growth, and developing personnel.

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  • Patching the Leaky Umbrella: Coping with Drafting Anomalies in UCC Article 2A

    By Martin B. Robins
    Spring 1997 Issue

    Certain key provisions of patchwork that is Article 2A have caused
    additional confusion and uncertainty for commercial parties.

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  • Qualifying and Negotiating with a Software Vendor

    by James M. Johnson, Ph.D.
    1997 Spring issue

    If the financial strength of your software vendor is important, screen vendors carefully before you allow yourself to become totally dependent on their products.

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  • Software Financing: The Perplexities of a Program Agreement

    by William S. Veatch
    Fall 1997 issue

    There are various ways to finance software. One is through a software financing program agreement, by which the lessor purchases the payment stream generated under the installment payment agreement.

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  • Systematizing the Classification of Leases for Taxes and Accounting

    By William S. Veatch
    Fall 1997 Issue

    How leases are classified-whether as lease or loan-has a direct
    bearing on lessors' taxation, accounting, and economics. Working with
    or around wrinkles in tax and accounting regulations can be easier
    with this classification model.

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  • The Lease Contract: Sales Tool Opportunities

    by James M. Johnson, Ph.D. and Barry S. Marks
    Fall 1997 issue

    An earlier Dun & Bradstreet study for the foundation analyzed the equipment leasing marketplace. It showed that when lessees are dissatisfied, "lack of communication" and "lessor inflexibility" head the list of reasons. This article looks at how to make the lease contract more palatable without giving away the store.

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