They have an asset that earns regular income. They are selling the asset and forgoing the regular income in exchange for a lump sum from the sale. For instance

They have an asset that earns regular income. They are selling the asset and forgoing the regular income in exchange for a lump sum from the sale. For instance if you own a rental property, you get regular income from rent. If you sell the house you get a lump sum and no longer get any rent. In this case the asset is musical recordings.