Company announcements describe a business's own version of events. Public filings, official registries, and independently verified data can offer useful additional context.
A financial figure is only meaningful when it includes a period, a unit, and a clear definition. Revenue, profit, and cash flow measure different things.
When reporting on private firms, acknowledge when records are unavailable rather than filling gaps with guesses.
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