# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001123494
**File Stem:** 0001171843-23-001518
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001171843-23-001518.hdr.sgml**: 20230309

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001171843-23-001518

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230309

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230309

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230309

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HARVARD BIOSCIENCE INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001123494
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS [3826]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 043306140
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-33957
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23718130

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 84 OCTOBER HILL RD
- **CITY:** HOLLISTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01746
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5088938999

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 84 OCTOBER HILL ROAD
- **CITY:** HOLLISTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01746

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 9, 2023**

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**HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-33957** | **04-3306140** |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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**84 October Hill Road**

**Holliston, MA 01746**

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

**(508) 893-8999**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | HBIO | The NASDAQ Stock Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

**Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

On March 9, 2023, Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and the details of a related conference call to be held at 8:00 AM ET on March 9, 2023. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

**(d) Exhibits.**

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| **<u>Exhibit Number</u>** | **<u>Description</u>** |
| [99.1](exh_991.htm) | [Press Release issued by Harvard Bioscience, Inc. on March 9, 2023](exh_991.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** |
| Date: March 9, 2023 | By: /s/ Jennifer Cote |
|  | Jennifer Cote |
|  | Interim Chief Financial Officer |

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## Ex-99

**Exhibit 99.1**

![](logo.jpg)

Harvard Bioscience Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results

HOLLISTON, Mass., March 9, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

Our fourth quarter revenues were $28.4 million, down 14% versus the comparable prior year period, including a negative currency impact of $1.0 million. During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, our cellular and molecular product revenues were roughly flat after adjusting for currency impacts. Pre-clinical revenue was down from prior year, with demand showing signs of recovery as ordering activity increased late in the quarter.

Jim Green, Chairman and CEO, concluded, "Looking to the future, I am excited about our pivot from cost optimization to profitable growth. We completed our previously announced portfolio optimization and related cost actions in Q4. We expect that our recently launched products and anticipated new growth in consumables and services will support 2023 reported revenue growth in the low-to-mid single digits. We expect improving gross margin and significant expansion of adjusted EBITDA margins in 2023. With anticipated improvements in margin and working capital, we plan to pay down debt and reduce our leverage ratio closer to 2 times by year end."

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| **Quarterly Financial Results Summary** | **<u><u> </u></u>** | **Q4'22** | **Q4'21** |
| Revenues |  | $28.4 | $33.1 M |
| Operating (Loss) Income (GAAP) |  | $(0.5) | $1.7 M |
| Adjusted Operating Income |  | $3.4 M | $5.3 M |
| Operating Margin (GAAP) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1.6) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1% |
| Adjusted Operating Margin |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.0% |
| Net (Loss) Income (GAAP) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1.7) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.0 M |
| Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share (GAAP) |  | $(0.04) | $0.02 |
| Diluted Adjusted Earnings Per Share |  | $0.04 | $0.08 |
| Adjusted EBITDA |  | $3.7 | $5.7 M |
| Net Debt\* |  | $43.2 | $41.6 M |
| *\* Debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents* | *\* Debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents* | *\* Debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents* | *\* Debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents* |

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For more details on performance for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022, a presentation that will be referenced during the webcast referenced below will be posted to our Investor Relations website shortly before the webcast begins.

This press release includes certain financial information presented on an adjusted, or non-GAAP, basis. For additional information on the Non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release, please see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" and "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

**Webcast and Conference Call Details**

Harvard Bioscience will be hosting a conference call and webcast today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Covering analysts who want to join the call and ask a question must register here. Once registered, you will receive the <u>dial-in numbers</u> and a <u>unique PIN number</u>.

Participants who want to join the audio-only webcast should go to our events and presentations on the investor website here.

**Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information**

In this press release, we have included non-GAAP financial information including adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted earnings per share. We believe that this non-GAAP financial information provides investors with an enhanced understanding of the underlying operations of the business. For the periods presented, these non-GAAP financial measures have excluded certain expenses and income resulting from items that we do not believe are representative of the underlying operations of the business. Items excluded include stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions, litigation settlement, restructuring and other costs, and income taxes. They also exclude the tax impact of the reconciling items. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial information is important in comparing current results with prior period results and is useful to investors and financial analysts in assessing the Company's operating performance. Non-GAAP historical financial statement information included herein is accompanied by a reconciliation to the nearest corresponding GAAP measure which are included as exhibits below in this press release.

The non-GAAP financial information provided in this press release should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, the financial information provided and presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different than other companies' non-GAAP financial information.

**About Harvard Bioscience**

Harvard Bioscience, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental advances in life science applications, including research, pharmaceutical and therapy discovery, bio-production and preclinical testing for pharmaceutical and therapy development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world.

For more information, please visit our website at www.harvardbioscience.com.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by our use of such words as "will," "guidance," "objectives," "optimistic," "potential," "future," "expects," "plans," "estimates," "continue," "drive," "strategy," "potential," "potentially," "growth," "long-term," "projects," "projected," "intends," "believes," "goals," "sees," "seek," "develop" "possible" "new," "emerging," "opportunity," "pursue" and similar expressions that do not relate to historical matters. Forward-looking statements in this press release or that may be made during our conference call may include, but are not limited to, statements or inferences about the Company's or management's beliefs or expectations, the Company's anticipated future revenues and earnings, the strength of the Company's market position and business model, industry outlook, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related supply chain disruptions on the Company's business, the Company's business strategy, the positioning of the Company for growth, the market demand and opportunity for the Company's current products, or products it is developing or intends to develop, and the Company's plans, objectives and intentions that are not historical facts. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Investors should note that many factors, as more fully described under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and as otherwise enumerated herein or therein may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified by these risk factors. The Company's results may also be affected by factors of which the Company is not currently aware. The Company may not update these forward-looking statements, even though its situation may change in the future, unless it has obligations under the federal securities laws to update and disclose material developments related to previously disclosed information.

**Investor Inquiries:**

Harvard Bioscience, Inc.

Investor Relations

(508) 893-3120

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| **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** |
| **Consolidated Statements of Operations** |
| **(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)** |

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** |
| Revenues | $28427 | $33055 | $113335 | $118904 |
| Cost of revenues | 12594 | 13495 | 52516 | 51252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 15833 | 19560 | 60819 | 67652 |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales and marketing expenses | 5948 | 7343 | 25041 | 24642 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expenses | 5863 | 6115 | 24493 | 24305 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development expenses | 2849 | 2951 | 12329 | 10799 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of intangible assets | 1630 | 1452 | 6122 | 5840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlement of litigation, net | - | - | (233) | - |
| Total operating expenses | 16290 | 17861 | 67752 | 65586 |
| Operating (loss) income | (457) | 1699 | (6933) | 2066 |
| Interest and other expense, net | (435) | (568) | (2246) | (2206) |
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (892) | 1131 | (9179) | (140) |
| Income tax expense | 774 | 170 | 337 | 148 |
| Net (loss) income | $(1666) | $961 | $(9516) | $(288) |
| (Loss) income per common share: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic and diluted | $(0.04) | $0.02 | $(0.23) | $(0.01) |
| Weighted-average common shares: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 42102 | 40840 | 41413 | 40343 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 42102 | 43372 | 41413 | 40343 |

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| **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** | **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** | **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** |
| **Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets** | **Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets** | **Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets** |
| **(unaudited, in thousands)** | **(unaudited, in thousands)** | **(unaudited, in thousands)** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $4508 | $7821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivables | 16705 | 21834 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 26439 | 27587 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current assets | 3472 | 4341 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 51124 | 61583 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property, plant and equipment | 3366 | 3415 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill and other intangibles | 77274 | 85074 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other long-term assets | 13596 | 12272 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $145360 | $162344 |
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion, long-term debt | $3811 | $3235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | 19438 | 22081 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 23249 | 25316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt, net | 43013 | 45095 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other long-term liabilities | 6878 | 8532 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholders' equity | 72220 | 83401 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $145360 | $162344 |

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| **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** | **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** | **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** |
| **Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows** | **Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows** | **Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows** |
| **(unaudited, in thousands)** | **(unaudited, in thousands)** | **(unaudited, in thousands)** |
|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss | $(9516) | $(288) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to operating cash flows | 7952 | 11740 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 2716 | (10190) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 1152 | 1262 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions to property, plant and equipment | (1590) | (1195) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions to intangible assets |  | (150) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in investing activities | (1590) | (1345) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowing from revolving line of credit | 7800 | 4250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of revolving line of credit | (6400) | (2200) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of term debt | (3186) | (2000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments of debt issuance costs |  | (102) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and stock purchases | 577 | 3314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards | (1628) | (3514) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in financing activities | (2837) | (252) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (38) | (161) |
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (3313) | (496) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 7821 | 8317 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | $4508 | $7821 |

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| **HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC.** |
| **Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)** |
| **(in thousands, except per share data)** |

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** |
| **GAAP operating (loss) income** | $**(457)** | $**1699** | $**(6933)** | $**2066** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 1010 | 1033 | 4411 | 4169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquired asset amortization | 1648 | 1492 | 6236 | 6018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlement, restructuring, & other | 1168 | 1054 | 5783 | 4462 |
| **Adjusted operating income** | $**3369** | $**5278** | $**9497** | $**16715** |
| Operating margin | -1.6% | 5.1% | -6.1% | 1.7% |
| Adjusted operating margin | 11.9% | 16.0% | 8.4% | 14.1% |
| **GAAP net (loss) income** | $**(1666)** | $**961** | $**(9516)** | $**(288)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 1010 | 1033 | 4411 | 4169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquired asset amortization | 1648 | 1492 | 6236 | 6018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlement, restructuring, & other | 1068 | 1054 | 5603 | 4462 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes | (281) | (1022) | (1689) | (3387) |
| **Adjusted net income** | **1779** | **3518** | **5045** | **10974** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation | 314 | 432 | 1338 | 1603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest and other expense, net | 536 | 568 | 2426 | 2206 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted income taxes (1) | 1054 | 1191 | 2026 | 3534 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** | $**3683** | $**5709** | $**10835** | $**18317** |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 13.0% | 17.3% | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| **Diluted (loss) income per share (GAAP)** | $**(0.04)** | $**0.02** | $**(0.23)** | $**(0.01)** |
| **Diluted adjusted earnings per share** | $**0.04** | $**0.08** | $**0.12** | $**0.25** |
| Weighted-average common shares: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted GAAP | 42102 | 43372 | 41413 | 40343 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted Adjusted | 42740 | 43372 | 42682 | 43153 |
| (1) Adjusted income taxes includes the tax effect of adjusting for the reconciling items using the tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the reconciling items arise. | (1) Adjusted income taxes includes the tax effect of adjusting for the reconciling items using the tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the reconciling items arise. | (1) Adjusted income taxes includes the tax effect of adjusting for the reconciling items using the tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the reconciling items arise. | (1) Adjusted income taxes includes the tax effect of adjusting for the reconciling items using the tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the reconciling items arise. | (1) Adjusted income taxes includes the tax effect of adjusting for the reconciling items using the tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the reconciling items arise. |

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