The phrase "a preliminary statement" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing initial remarks or an overview before delving into more detailed information or analysis.
Example: "Before we begin the discussion, I would like to present a preliminary statement regarding our objectives for this meeting."
Alternatives: "an initial statement" or "a preliminary remark".
Revenue rose to about $284 million from $268 million a year earlier, Imation said in a preliminary statement of results late Tuesday.
It will make a preliminary statement by mid-April.
Today's report follows a preliminary statement on Oct. 29.
Gouldner, A. W. The norm of reciprocity: a preliminary statement.
The figures announced Friday were a preliminary statement of 2011 results.
Amazon issued a preliminary statement yesterday, but will release its full results for the fourth quarter on Jan . 30
Though the group will not release a full report of its findings until a Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva in September, each member read from a lengthy preliminary statement that touched on mass incarceration, police brutality, lack of housing, and the US government's failure to ratify a number of international human rights treaties.
In making such a strong preliminary statement, Mr. Moussa signaled that he would continue to use the Arab League as a platform for sharp criticism of Israel.
Mr. Lemass presented a 12-page preliminary statement of Ireland's reasons for wishing to join the Common Market, similar in purpose to that demanded of the British last Oct. 10 before the negotiations proper got under way.
At 23 to 25 weeks, create a one to two page preliminary statement defining your proposed research.
Yahoo! has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and will be filing a definitive proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies for its 2012 annual meeting of shareholders.
