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Profit

Most commonly, the gross proceeds of a business transaction less the costs of the transaction; i.e., net proceeds. Excess of revenues over expenses for a transaction; sometimes used synonymously with net income for the period. Gain realized from business or investment over and above expenditures.

Accession of good, valuable results, useful consequences, avail, or gain. The benefit, advantage, or pecuniary gain accruing to the owner or occupant of land from its actual use; as in the familiar phrase rents, issues and profits, or in the expression mesne profits.

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"We will continue to pursue our strategy to grow our specialist classes profitably and efficiently, with the financial and global strength of Tokio Marine.

Tokio Marine Will Put One of Its UK Insurance Companies Into Runoff

Hisham Alrayes, CEO of GFH, said: "The year 2018 was another year of significant progress for GFH and we are proud of our performance and demonstrated ability to deliver sustained profitably and growth year after year."

GFH reports net profit of $115m for 2018

'We will continue to insist that public investment is managed professionally and profitably,' he added.

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Zuckerman and Kolmes present readers with the fifth edition of their comprehensive guide to the paper forms, guidelines, and resources that ensure a private practice in psychotherapy is working ethically, legally, and profitably. The authors cover the essential documents, procedures, and communication tools; financial tools and procedures; working with health insurance and managed mental health care; and many other related subjects.

The Paper Office for the Digital Age: Forms, Guidelines, and Resources to Make Your Practice Work Ethically, Legally, and Profitably, 5th Edition (CD-ROM included)

The operations of Ten Alps Communications have been restructured during the past year, with the group having exited many unprofitable titles and contracts; it now primarily consists of the LABC publishing business, which is operating profitably.

United Kingdom : PUBLISHING business closed by AIM-listed Zinc Media

Executive chairman Charles Bailey said: "In my interim statement last year, I said that one of the board's principal aims was to move the group to trading profitably, and I am very pleased that we have achieved this."

Wales-based group turns loss into profit on back of higher engineering demand

Street smart sustainability; the entrepreneur's guide to profitably greening your organization's DNA.

Street smart sustainability; the entrepreneur's guide to profitably greening your organization's DNA

Prudential say the product, which enables retired people to unlock money tied up in their home without having to move, is too capital-intensive, and they want to deploy funds more profitably.

PRUDENTIAL are pulling out of [...]; Business IN BRIEF

Needs new owner with good experience and buying power to profitably operate this business.

Business For Sale; 55 -- Automotive Dealers & Service Stations; GAS STATION/C-STORE

Blacks described the 89 shops due to close as a "considerable drag" on the outdoor division, which has traded profitably over the last two years.

Stores set to close

It added: "The vast majority of the stores to be closed have not traded profitably for many years."

Jobs go as Blacks close stores

The decision to open the office reflects the significant opportunity that exists to profitably grow both Cognis' existing and new business in New Zealand.