semiannual

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At Atkins’s direction, staffers are reviewing disclosure requirements and exploring an option for semiannual, rather than quarterly, reporting, as well as reduced disclosures on executive compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Seiberg said he and his colleagues believe only a few companies will initially take advantage of the semiannual option.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

These statement credits apply to the entire year and are often broken into smaller amounts — such as semiannual or quarterly credits — that can be used throughout the year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The bank said it has moved to a semiannual cycle for reviewing its dividend, a shift from its prior annual cycle, to help align shareholder returns with earnings growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

It was an insurance policy, typically on a corporate bond, with semiannual premium payments and a fixed term.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis