vierteljährlicher

vierteljährlicher is a German adjective that translates to quarterly in English. It describes something that occurs or is done four times a year, at intervals of three months. The word itself is derived from "Vierteljahr," which means quarter of a year.

In a financial context, "vierteljährlicher Bericht" refers to a quarterly report, a common practice for companies to release financial statements and performance updates every three months. This allows investors and stakeholders to track a company's progress more frequently than with annual reports. Similarly, "vierteljährliche Zahlung" indicates a payment made every quarter, such as rent or certain subscription fees.

Beyond finance, the term can apply to any regular occurrence. For example, a "vierteljährliche Besprechung" is a meeting held once every three months. It signifies a recurring event with a specific frequency tied to a quarter of a year. The concept of "vierteljährlicher" emphasizes a consistent, cyclical pattern of activity or reporting within a year.