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semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈæn ju əl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
twice a year
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Some companies including Eli Lilly said in public comment letters they plan to file a semiannual and annual report, but would also publish earnings quarterly.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Most said they have processes in place to disclose material information outside of semiannual reporting periods.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

An additional 7% percent said they would take advantage of the semiannual reporting option, but also publish select financial data, such as sales figures, on an interim basis outside the twice-per-year reporting periods.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Its 22% discount was one of the widest of any U.S. closed-end fund that invested in public securities, according to the fund’s semiannual report.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Burry made his semiannual premium payments and, in return, received protection against the default of a billion dollars’ worth of bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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