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Opco

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Definition of 'Opco'

An abbreviation for operating company. Opco is most often used to describe the main operating company that is involved in an opco/propco deal. The property company (propco) owns all of the real estate and related debt, providing the parent or operating company with advantages related to financing and credit rating issues.
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Investopedia explains 'Opco'

This opco/propco type of arrangement allows the operating company to rent or lease property from its subsidiary. Sometimes the operating company will spin the subsidiary off as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for tax advantages.

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