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As with Every Power Tool, Use with Caution, Read the Directions, and Learn How to use it Properly

ANNIKA HAFNER, Comdisco Electronics, San Diego, CA, USA

ABSTRACT

New financial tools are offered to the semiconductor manufacturers and can help maximise the lifecycle profitability of semiconductor equipment. But everybody’s business situation is unique; does your leasing company offer you an equipment control and ownership structure unique to your business needs and situation? In this paper we will take a look at different kinds of leasing options, important facts you need to evaluate before entering a leasing deal and why “flexibility” is the key issue to look out for when coming to an agreement.