Operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) fell to an average of $6.1 million, 22% lower than the previous season and the lowest figure since the 2002-03 season.

营业收入（税前，未计利息，货币贬值，信贷等因素）跌至平均610万美元。 比上赛季下跌了22%创下了自2002-2003赛季的最低记录。

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