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Leasing vs. Buying. Service Associate Member of Illinois ASBO. Introduction Leasing Basics Leasing Benefits Leasing Programs Leasing Process Success Stories When to Lease & When to Buy. Overview. Jason Marquardt Director of Sales American Capital
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Leasing vs. Buying Service Associate Member of Illinois ASBO
Introduction Leasing Basics Leasing Benefits Leasing Programs Leasing Process Success Stories When to Lease & When to Buy Overview
Jason Marquardt Director of Sales American Capital (630) 512 - 0066 x118 jmarquardt@americancapital1.com Introduction of Leasing Presenter
By definition, a lease is a contract by which one acquires equipment for a specified period of time for a specified rent paid to the lessor. For Schools, a lease is a way to acquire and/or finance equipment without voter approval. Leasing does not constitute public debt. What is a lease?
What can be leased? • Computer Hardware • Software • Network Equipment • Printers & Copiers • Telephone Systems • And Much More!
What are the benefits? • Conservation of Capital (100% Financing) • Consistent Budget • Avoid Technology Obsolescence • Minimizes break/fix time • Reduces user/teacher frustration • Lowest Cost of Funds • Disposal issues eliminated • Asset Management/Tracking
What type of leaseprograms are available? • Fair Market Value • Lowest Cost of Funds • Flexible end of lease options • Ideal in setting up an equipment replacement program • $1 Purchase Option • Often a tax-exempt lease • Fixed ownership at the end of the lease • Ideal for infrastructure or software projects.
Leasing Process • Obtain planning costs • Select equipment supplier & lessor • Board approval • Documentation • Equipment ordering & delivery • Acceptance and Lease Commencement
Success Stories • Local K-12 School District • Challenge: Technology obsolescence and increasing technology staff costs • Solution: 3 year refresh program • Benefits: Less staff time spent on break-fix work. Students and Teachers no longer dealing with obsolete equipment.
Success Stories • Local K-12 School District • Challenge: Large technology acquisition needed on a limited budget • Solution: 5 year tax-exempt lease • Benefits: Low payments spread out over 5 years and structured to keep the technology budget level
When to Lease & When to Buy • When to Lease • Desire consistent budget • Desire to conserve capital • Desire to maintain current technology • When to Buy • Desire to self manage technology refreshment cycle • Excess capital available to spend