The asset purchase contract defines the included and excluded assets of the deal, as well as the liabilities the buyer will assume. Asset purchase agreements can be a useful way to create a new business while leaving unwanted resources and potential issues with the seller.An intangible asset may be recognized at the acquisition date under ASC 80520305 for the value associated with the existing lease (i.e. A sale or spinoff of a subsidiary that leases the property to its parent is a sale and leaseback whether the intercompany lease is modified or not. Included as part of intangibles that we purchased is key personnel valued at 300K. In the interim between the two agreements, Seller will lease the real property to Buyer pursuant to a Lease Agreement ("Lease"). Asset purchases occur between a seller and buyer of a company's assets, including facilities, vehicles, equipment, stock, and inventory.