Definitions for "Preliminary results"
The results reported by a company for a full financial year before the publication of the company's annual report of accounts.
A company's full-year results, announced as a prelude to the publication of the report and accounts. Also Prelims.
Listed companies have to announce the annual financial results for the company, also know as prelims or finals. They are considered preliminary until they are reviewed, adjusted and approved by audit. They also have to announce interim results and some companies also announce quarterly figures.