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Word of the day: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Exploration Expenses - EBITDAX
Just see: EBITDA. Then see: EBIDAX. Same idea.
Special losses? Like an explosion or a sudden tax hit or a strike. Three strikes and you're out of business, usually.