37 Operating Earnings

37 Operating Earnings. The Company's net income computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as reported in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the applicable Performance Period, adjusted to eliminate (1) the cumulative effect of changes in generally accepted accounting principles; (2) gains and losses from discontinued operations; (3) extraordinary gains or losses; and (4) any other unusual or nonrecurring gains or losses... which are separately identified and quantified in the Company's financial statements, including merger related charges. View More