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amortization

[am-er-tuh-zay-shuhn, uh-mawr-] / ˌæm ər təˈzeɪ ʃən, əˌmɔr- /


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“In addition to lower volumes and weaker mix, we expect profitability to be weighed down by higher raw material costs, increased depreciation and amortization, and elevated supplier-related expenses.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“I didn’t even know what an amortization schedule was.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

The firm typically invests in midmarket North American companies with up to $1 billion in revenue and up to $75 million of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, according to its website.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The German shipping company said Tuesday that it now expects group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization between $3.9 billion and $4 billion, up from a previous estimate of $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

In calculating gross income, amortization of fixed assets is generally not included as an expense, which further raises the base used for the computation of the compulsory investment fund.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier

That has led to a rare situation in Canada where banks are seeing mortgage amortizations getting extended beyond 30 years, sparking calls from regulators to take immediate action to mitigate risks.

From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023

Here are some of the implications of extending mortgage amortizations.

From Reuters ● Jun. 27, 2023

The government has already taken measures to restrain the housing market, including reducing amortizations and requiring stricter criteria for mortgage qualifications.

From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 13, 2012

Bank of Montreal’s mortgage offer is limited to 25-year amortizations to ensure consumers pay off their loans faster, the lender said.

From BusinessWeek ● Jan. 17, 2012

Distressed companies would get technical advice, loans, Government contracts and fast tax amortizations to help them diversify their products and find new markets.

From Time Magazine Archive




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