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Represents the pro forma tax rate used in calculating taxes on income from continuing operations for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma number of basic weighted average shares outstanding for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma income from continuing operations before income taxes for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date.

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