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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_entitiesNumber of wholly-owned special purpose entities at Other Companies
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.