Credit Suisse had its first unprofitable year in 1886, due to losses in agriculture, venture investments, commodities and international trade.

Operation came to an end on June 30, 1951, after several unprofitable years.

There are a variety of taxes than can be as onerous as income taxes - or more so for a company that has an unprofitable year.

It lost $103 million last year, its third unprofitable year in a row.

From its inception through 1923 the company never had an unprofitable year, and paid dividends on preferred stock from 1916 - 1923.

The loss capped the firm's first unprofitable year since 1981, when it went public.

It would be Playboy Enterprises' third consecutive unprofitable year.

It has had several unprofitable years and is seen as ready for a turnaround by Mr. Holland and his associates.

It can be calamitous if your business' income fluctuates, because even in an unprofitable year you must still contribute to the plan.

The theater showed a profit for 22 out of its first 28 years; the six unprofitable years being the result of capital improvements.