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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Working harder to earn less was the story of Australian iron ore miner Fortescue in the financial year to June 30, reporting earlier today that increased production failed to offset a 41% fall in profit to $3.37 billion.
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Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The High Pay Centre said a total of nine female CEOs served for the entire financial year across the index, with median pay of £3.27 million, below the £4.64 million for companies run for the full year by a man.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Central Florida school districts are preparing for a leaner financial year, driven by declining enrollment, when classes start next month.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Real Madrid lost in the semifinals to Paris Saint-Germain, and income and expenses for the second half of the tournament will be allocated to the 2025-26 financial year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025
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Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The High Pay Centre said a total of nine female CEOs served for the entire financial year across the index, with median pay of £3.27 million, below the £4.64 million for companies run for the full year by a man.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Central Florida school districts are preparing for a leaner financial year, driven by declining enrollment, when classes start next month.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Real Madrid lost in the semifinals to Paris Saint-Germain, and income and expenses for the second half of the tournament will be allocated to the 2025-26 financial year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for financial year
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“Financial year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20year. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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