going concern

noun

: a business that is making a profit
They had a difficult start, but they've turned the restaurant into a going concern.

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However, on Tuesday (April 8), the group took to their semi-active Instagram account to share their first post since October 2023, confirming that Death Grips is still very much a going concern. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025 The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses and a working capital deficit. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025 The report highlights the company's ongoing liquidity challenges, with substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without securing additional financing. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 Which, with no disrespect to the original Hall of Fame members who were once near-equals, is more than enough to justify Heart as a going concern. Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025 The report raises concerns over the UK division’s ability to continue as a going concern. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025 The independent auditor has expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025 The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025 Carriage House Event Center Inc has not yet established profitable operations, and its auditors have expressed doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025

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going concern

noun
going con·​cern
: a business that is in operation
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