Operating leases are long-term or noncancelable leases in which the lessor transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.

Operating Leases

A lease agreement allowing a company to use an asset without ownership, typically with shorter terms, where the lessor bears the risk of obsolescence.

Noncancelable

A contract or agreement that does not allow for cancellation before its set expiration or end date.

Ownership

The state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having title to an asset or property.