The latest edition of the Journal of Equipment Leasing and Finance came out yesterday and, as always, there are some great articles. I have included the descriptions and links so that you can become edified. Seriously, you should take a look at them as they are all very good.
CONTENTS:
An Analysis of Leasing Company IPOs
By James M. Johnson, Ph.D.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) in the equipment leasing industry have many similarities to IPOs in general, but leasing company IPOs constitute only a small fraction of the companies that go public. This article analyzes the 24 leasing companies that filed IPOs with the Securities and Exchange Commission between 1994 and 2004.
By James M. Johnson, Ph.D.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) in the equipment leasing industry have many similarities to IPOs in general, but leasing company IPOs constitute only a small fraction of the companies that go public. This article analyzes the 24 leasing companies that filed IPOs with the Securities and Exchange Commission between 1994 and 2004.
Lessor Liability: EFAs and the New Federal Leased Vehicle Act
By Barry S. Marks
Equipment financing agreements (EFAs) are one tool available to motor vehicle lessors who wish to avoid holding title in their own name. But will EFAs remain beneficial in light of a newly enacted federal law designed to insulate motor vehicle lessors from liability?
By Barry S. Marks
Equipment financing agreements (EFAs) are one tool available to motor vehicle lessors who wish to avoid holding title in their own name. But will EFAs remain beneficial in light of a newly enacted federal law designed to insulate motor vehicle lessors from liability?
Long-term Trends in Healthcare: Implications for the Leasing Industry
By Cindy Eddins Collier and Richard D. Crawford
In 2004, the U.S. healthcare industry constituted a $1.8 trillion annual market. Thus healthcare is a promising growth area for equipment lessors in the next quarter century. This study commissioned by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation explores the many facets of this growth area.
By Cindy Eddins Collier and Richard D. Crawford
In 2004, the U.S. healthcare industry constituted a $1.8 trillion annual market. Thus healthcare is a promising growth area for equipment lessors in the next quarter century. This study commissioned by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation explores the many facets of this growth area.
Identifying Factors for Success in the Chinese Equipment Leasing Market
By Jonathan L. Fales
Although China lacks much of the infrastructure needed for a viable equipment leasing industry, it has potential for lessors willing to make a significant, ongoing commitment. This Foundation commissioned study explores the risks and operating issues to be considered in evaluating the China market.
By Jonathan L. Fales
Although China lacks much of the infrastructure needed for a viable equipment leasing industry, it has potential for lessors willing to make a significant, ongoing commitment. This Foundation commissioned study explores the risks and operating issues to be considered in evaluating the China market.
Article of the Year for 2005 Winner Announced
Annual Article of the Year winner announced - True Leases Under Attack: Lessors Face Persistent Challenges to True Lease Transactions written by David G. Mayer.
Annual Article of the Year winner announced - True Leases Under Attack: Lessors Face Persistent Challenges to True Lease Transactions written by David G. Mayer.
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