An Analysis of U.S. Navy Leveraged Leasing.

Abstract

In 1984, the United States Navy began closing the largest leveraged lease agreement ever undertaken. The cost and structural complexity of that transaction, and the use of tax benefit transfers to partially pay for ship charters have made it one of the most controversial defense programs in recent years. This study examines the controversial issues which have surrounded the Navy's leveraged lease transaction. It also compares that lease with leasing practices in the private sector. In addition, the guidelines and legislation enacted by Congress prescribing procedures to be used by the Department of Defense when considering similar transactions in the future are examined. Finally, several lessons learned from the Navy's leveraged lease transaction are reviewed to better understand the basic issues which precipitated the initial controversy, and to provide a framework for future Department of Defense long-term leasing agreements. Originator-supplied keywords: Lease versus buy, Leveraged leasing, Ship financing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA155064

Entities

People

  • R. E. Ratcliff

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Agreements
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Cost Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Maritime Industry
  • Money
  • National Governments
  • Naval Vessels
  • Public Administration
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.