Corporate reports & securities filings · Core

Year to date

Also called: YTD

ELI5

The period from the start of the current financial year to the reporting date.

Used in conversation

“Which version of year to date should the board treat as current?”

Pitch context

You will see “Year to date” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches corporate reports & securities filings.

Why it matters: In corporate reports & securities filings, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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