semiannual

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A lawsuit challenging semiannual reporting is likely, but the SEC looks like it’s on solid legal ground, so companies probably will be able to opt into semiannual reporting starting next year, according to Seiberg.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

These statement credits apply to the entire year and are often broken into smaller amounts — such as semiannual or quarterly credits — that can be used throughout the year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The streamers generally pay the MLC and the record distributors on a monthly basis, but songwriters and recording artists are normally paid on either a quarterly or a semiannual basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The bank said it has moved to a semiannual cycle for reviewing its dividend, a shift from its prior annual cycle, to help align shareholder returns with earnings growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

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