unprofitable transaction
[/ˌʌn.prɑː.fɪ.tə.bəl træn.ˈzæk.ʃən/]
noun phrasepl: unprofitable transactions
transação não lucrativa
1. A business deal, exchange, or commercial activity that results in a financial loss or fails to generate expected profit or revenue
The company decided to sell off its unprofitable transaction with the overseas subsidiary to cut losses.
A empresa decidiu vender sua transação não lucrativa com a subsidiária no exterior para reduzir perdas.
2. Any commercial or financial operation where expenses exceed income or returns are below the cost of investment
After reviewing the quarterly reports, management identified several unprofitable transactions that needed restructuring.
Após revisar os relatórios trimestrais, a administração identificou várias transações não lucrativas que precisavam ser reestruturadas.
In Brazilian business culture, discussions of unprofitable transactions are common in corporate restructuring and financial planning meetings. The term reflects the practical, results-oriented approach of Brazilian business professionals who closely monitor profit margins and ROI. In the USA, similar terminology is used extensively in quarterly earnings calls and investor reports, where unprofitable transactions often trigger significant strategic changes or divestment decisions.
NYC Slang
a losing deal / a bad deal
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