The renting out, for a specific period, of industrial equipment, facilities and capital goods (machines, technical installations, vehicles, etc). The manufacturer or - in the case of leasing in the narrower sense of the word (financial leasing) - special leasing companies act as principals. Leasing helps to preserve liquidity. 100% borrowing on a pay-as-you-earn basis. Fixed monthly costs cover interest, amortization, the upfront fee and (e.g. with car leasing) the insurance premium.