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finance leases have no or a very low residual value position. As such, the operating lease is non full payout. From an accounting standpoint, this type of lease (if it fails to meet varied criteria that define a finance lease) results in off balance sheet financing which can be advantageous for companies in terms of gearing and other accounting ratios.
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