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To: desert dweller who wrote (53089)	8/3/2009 10:01:11 PM
From: Seeker of Truth	3 Recommendations Read Replies (3) of 219281

My pet theory concerns the use of the term EBITDA, i.e. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. I submit that those seriously using this term to describe their company's earnings are either crooks or very ignorant people. Suppose I borrow a billion, (Anybody know where I can do this?) Then I will have an enormous EBITDA. But if we calculate earnings AFTER interest, then I am negative, i.e. losing money. Because I, in principle, don't know how to make more money than bank interest. If we subtract D and A I and my shareholders are in even worse straits. Yet, thousands of companies report this way!!! Stay Away From EBITDA You will benefit EVERY WAY! Seeker of Truth

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