en términos homogéneos

English translation: on a comparable basis OR on a like-for-like basis

01:07 Mar 12, 2004

Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Accounting

Spanish term or phrase: en términos homogéneos

Spanish Annual Report into UK English

Last year, Company A disposed of its holding in Company B.

The report says:

"....el beneficio neto consolidado de Compañía A alcanzó en 2003 xxxx millones de euros, lo que representa un aumento del 20% con Compañía B en términos homogéneos, es decir, consolidando sus magnitudes por puesta en equivalencia, y sin considerar....tal y cual.

OK. Consolidating the accounts using the equity method you get XXX figures, but I'm puzzled how to convey "en términos homogéneos".

One possibility would be "in comparable terms", i.e. not taking into account the proceeds of the sale.

All ideas welcome,

TIA
Andy

Andy Watkinson KudoZ activity Questions: 53 (none open) (4 without valid answers) Answers: 2074 Spain
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English translation:on a comparable basis OR on a like-for-like basis

Explanation:
The word BASIS is used to compare different things in accounting.

Check it out. It is not ADJUSTMENT nor homogeneous in English.

cheers

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Note added at 9 hrs 9 mins (2004-03-12 10:17:40 GMT)
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like for like is a more UK way of saying it....

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Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)

Grading comment

Thanks Jane, and to Steven and David

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Summary of answers provided

homogenous terms

David Brown

on a comparable basis OR on a like-for-like basis

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)

in adjusted terms / on an adjusted basis

Steven Capsuto

Discussion entries: 2

Answers

56 mins confidence:

en términos homogéneos in adjusted terms / on an adjusted basis

Explanation:
Just a thought, though I like your solution of "comparable terms" as well.

Steven Capsuto
United States
Local time: 00:21
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English

7 hrs confidence:

homogenous terms

Explanation:
es decir....

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Note added at 2004-03-12 10:10:51 (GMT)
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Definition: [adj] all of the same or similar kind or nature; \"a close-knit homogeneous group\"

Synonyms: consistent, homogenised, homogenized, homogenous, solid, uniform

Antonyms: heterogeneous, heterogenous

See Also: same, undiversified, unvaried
In accountancy terms
The term \'homogeneous\' means that the assets must have a common legal basis.
Accordingly, a pool of assets may consist of, for instance, mortgage-backed loans or trade receivables or credit card receivables or insurance premium receivables; but combinations of different types of assets are not permissible. Homogeneity of the assets provides for greater transparency of the transaction.

David Brown
Spain
Local time: 06:21
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English
PRO pts in category: 32

9 hrs confidence:

en términos homogéneos

on a comparable basis OR on a like-for-like basis

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 133

Grading comment

Thanks Jane, and to Steven and David

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