Earnings Per Share Growth Rate Sample Clauses
The Earnings Per Share Growth Rate clause defines how the rate at which a company's earnings per share (EPS) increases over a specified period is calculated and reported. Typically, this clause outlines the formula for determining EPS growth, the relevant timeframes (such as quarterly or annually), and any adjustments for extraordinary items or accounting changes. Its core practical function is to provide a standardized and transparent method for measuring a company's profitability growth, which is essential for performance evaluations, executive compensation, or triggering certain contractual obligations.
Earnings Per Share Growth Rate. “Earnings Per Share Growth Rate” for the Performance Period is the compounded annual-growth rate (CAGR) of a company’s earnings per share from continuing operations, on a fully diluted basis, during the Performance Period; provided, however, that for purposes of calculating the Company’s Earnings Per Share Growth Rate, SunCor Development Company’s earnings from discontinued operations will be considered earnings from continuing operations for each fiscal year during the Performance Period. Only those companies which were in the Index at both the beginning and the ending of the Performance Period will be considered. The Earnings Per Share Growth Rate of the companies in the Index will be determined using an independent third party data system. If the Index is discontinued, the Committee shall select the most comparable index then in use for the sector comparison. In addition, if the sector comparison is no longer representative of the Company’s industry or business, the Committee shall replace the Index with the most representative index then in use. Once the CAGR of the Company and all relevant companies in the Index have been determined, the member companies will be ranked from greatest to least CAGR. Percentiles will be calculated based on a company’s relative ranking. For example, company 1 out of 26 companies is given a percentile of 96.2% (1.0 – 1/26). Percentiles will be carried out to one (1) decimal place. If the Company is not in the Index, then its percentile will be interpolated between the companies listed in the relative ranking. These calculations will be verified by the Company’s internal auditors.
Earnings Per Share Growth Rate. Earnings Per Share Growth Rate" for the Performance Period is the compounded annual-growth rate (CAGR) of a company's earnings per share from continuing operations, on a fully diluted basis, during the Performance Period; provided, however, that for purposes of calculating the Company's Earnings Per Share Growth Rate, SunCor Development Company's earnings from discontinued operations will be considered earnings from continuing operations for each fiscal year during the Performance Period. Only those companies which were in the S&P Electric Utility Index at both the beginning and the ending of the Performance Period will be considered. The Earnings Per Share Growth Rate of the companies in the S&P Electric Utilities Index will be determined using the S&P Compustat system. If the S&P Compustat system is no longer in use, the Committee shall replace it with the most comparable third party data system then in use. If the S&P Electric Utilities Index is discontinued, the S&P comparable replacement index for the sector will be used for computing Earnings Per Share Growth Rate. If S&P no longer computes an index for the electric utility sector, the Committee shall select the most comparable index then in use for the sector comparison. In addition, if the sector comparison is no longer representative of the Company's industry or business, the Committee shall replace the index with the most representative index then in use. Once the CAGR of the Company and all relevant companies in the S&P Electric Utility Index have been determined, the member companies will be ranked from greatest to least CAGR. Percentiles will be calculated based on a company's relative ranking. For example, company 1 out of 26 companies is given a percentile of 96.2% (1.0 - 1/26). Percentiles will be carried out to one (1) decimal place. If the Company is not in the S&P Electric Utility Index, then its percentile will be interpolated between the companies listed in the relative ranking. These calculations will be verified by the Company's internal auditors.
Earnings Per Share Growth Rate. “Earnings Per Share Growth Rate” for the Performance Period is the compounded annual percentage increase, if any, of the Company’s annual operating earnings per Share (i.e., net income per Share from continuing operations less realized capital gains and losses and certain other non-operating items) for the final year of the Performance Period compared to the Company’s annual operating earnings per Share for the fiscal year immediately preceding the Date of Grant. The Earnings Per Share Growth Rate will be determined by the Company using generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.