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Number of wholly-owned special purpose entities

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2007
Last reportedQ1 2012Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate more complex financing structures or increased efforts to isolate specific business risks.

Detailed definition

This counts the number of special purpose entities (SPEs) that are wholly owned and controlled by the company. SPEs are...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by company; large multinationals often use SPEs for financing, while smaller firms may have none.

Metric ID: other_number_of_wholly_owned_special_purpose_entities

Frequently Asked Questions

What does number of wholly-owned special purpose entities mean?
The number of separate, company-owned legal entities created for specific financial or operational purposes.