Commercial sector
Norwegian companies generally require that returns are greater than the interest rate.
Profitable companies look critically at how equity is used, because using equity on equipment ties up funds for activities that produce returns, such as marketing and development.
To improve returns and increase investment capacity, many therefore opt to lease equipment. This typically applies to photocopiers, home PCs and vehicles. As focus on equity is increasingly under scrutiny, the extent of leasing is growing in all segments of Norwegian business.