financial year
noun
British
: a 12-month period used by a government, business, or organization to calculate how much money is being earned, spent, etc. : (US) fiscal year
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Honda’s loss isn’t just a bad financial year.
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New Atlas, 18 May 2026
In February, Marseille announced record operating losses of €105million ($122m; £92m at current exchange rates) for the 2024-25 financial year.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Ryan Perkins, Iguanas Holdings' barrister, revealed that the company lost almost $13,500,000 in the financial year of 2025, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
During his tenure, the company has swung from a $381 million net loss in 2021 to $418 million of net income in its latest financial year, ended January 31.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
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New Atlas, 18 May 2026
In February, Marseille announced record operating losses of €105million ($122m; £92m at current exchange rates) for the 2024-25 financial year.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Ryan Perkins, Iguanas Holdings' barrister, revealed that the company lost almost $13,500,000 in the financial year of 2025, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
During his tenure, the company has swung from a $381 million net loss in 2021 to $418 million of net income in its latest financial year, ended January 31.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
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“Financial year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20year. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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