loss-making operations
[/lɔːs-ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃənz/]
nounpl: loss-making operations
operações com prejuízo
1. Business activities or divisions that generate losses rather than profits; operations where expenses exceed revenues
The company decided to divest its loss-making operations in order to improve overall profitability.
A empresa decidiu desinvestir suas operações com prejuízo para melhorar a rentabilidade geral.
2. Any business segment or department that consistently operates at a financial deficit
Management identified three loss-making operations that needed to be restructured or closed.
A administração identificou três operações com prejuízo que precisavam ser reestruturadas ou fechadas.
In Brazilian business and finance, loss-making operations are a critical concern for corporate governance and investor relations. Companies listed on B3 (São Paulo Stock Exchange) must regularly disclose such operations in quarterly and annual reports. Restructuring or divesting loss-making operations is often viewed as a sign of strong management and commitment to shareholder value. In the US context, the term is frequently used in SEC filings and earnings calls with investors.
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