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Earnings Before Tax - EBT

	Definition of 'Earnings Before Tax - EBT' An indicator of a company's financial performance calculated as: = Revenue - Expenses (excluding tax)
	Investopedia explains 'Earnings Before Tax - EBT' EBT provides a level measure to compare companies in different tax jurisdictions.

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Earnings Before Tax - EBT

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