Asset swap

Asset swap

An asset swap is an exchange of tangible assets for intangible assets or vice versa. Since it is a swap of assets, the procedure takes place on the active side of the balance sheet and has no impact on the latter in regards to volume. As an example, a company may sell equity and receive the value in cash thus increasing liquidity.

A company often utilizes this method when in need for money to invest (internal financing) or to pay-off debts.


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