operating costs

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Companies, particularly in the tech sectors, have fled the state since then, blaming the state’s high operating costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

For the current quarter, Spotify expects operating income of €630 million, implying higher operating costs, according to analysts.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The second is an annual expense ratio of around 0.65%, deducted internally to cover management and operating costs.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The law, which came into force in July 2025, introduced protections against harmful online content, with Ofcom's operating costs for carrying out its online safety work funded by tech firms.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Only a month earlier, Lawrence had given him preliminary estimates of $750,000 for construction and another $250,000 for operating costs over a ten-year period.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik