amortisation Meaning of "amortisation"

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  1. (n) the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
  2. (n) payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers

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  1. Levy said: "Revenue continues to grow as we drive all areas of the club. The decrease in profit from operations before player trading and amortisation reflects one-off costs including the changes to football management made during the period. The...
    on Mar 28, 2008 By: Daniel Levy Source: FOXSports.com

  2. "By 2010, Philips expects the EBITA (earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation) margin of its current businesses to exceed 10 per cent through improved margin management, increased contribution from recent acquisitions, improvement of its...
    on Sep 10, 2007 By: Gerard Kleisterlee Source: Economic Times

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