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Chasing Stars

02/12/12 1:14 AM

#17500 RE: Chasing Stars #17499

Pro Forma Earnings: (as if) earnings without considering certain expenses such as inventory write downs, severance pay, depreciation and amortization charges, or just about anything else the company feels like excluding to make its earnings look better. Also known as core earnings, ongoing earnings, earnings excluding special items, or operating earnings.