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.
NYC Slang
money pits
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unprofitable operationsdeficit operationsmoney-losing divisionsnon-performing business units
Antonyms / Antônimos
profit-making operationsprofitable operationsrevenue-generating operationslucrative divisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operações com prejuízo
most common and standard term used in business contexts
São Paulo
operações deficitárias
alternative formal term commonly used in corporate finance
Rio de Janeiro
negócios que dão prejuízo
more colloquial variant used in business conversations
Portugal
operações com perdas
Portuguese variant preference for 'perdas' over 'prejuízo'

Related Words

profitabilitybottom linefinancial performancerevenueexpense managementbusiness restructuringdivestment

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the red
bleeding money
underwater operations
cash drain
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