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semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
twice a year
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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

And a 2017 study by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute found that in Britain, the shift to semiannual reporting didn’t lead to longer-term thinking External link by corporate managers.

From Barron's

Overall, employers say they expect a 1.6% increase in hiring for the Class of 2026, down considerably from their plans for the Class of 2025 last fall, according to the semiannual survey.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Literature

The BOJ will release its semiannual financial system report on Thursday, assessing the health of the banking sector and financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal