EX-99.2 3 nongaapinformation.htm INFORMATION ABOUT NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Information about non-GAAP financial measures

Exhibit 99.2
Contact:
Jennifer Flachman
Director, Investor Relations
AMERCO
(602) 263-6601
Flachman@amerco.com

AMERCO REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

Reno, Nev. (February 8, 2006) AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL), the parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today reported net earnings available to common shareholders for its third quarter ending December 31, 2005, of $11.9 million or $0.57 per share, compared with net earnings of $18.3 million, or $0.88 per share for the same period last year. Earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, included nonrecurring, after-tax litigation settlement proceeds of $1.56 per share. Taking these after-tax litigation settlement proceeds in effect, the adjusted earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 was a loss of $0.68 per share.

For the nine-month period ending December 31, 2005, net earnings available to common shareholders was $109.6 million or $5.26 per share, compared with net earnings of $109.3 million, or $5.25 per share for the same period last year. Included in the December 31, 2005 nine-month results is a nonrecurring after-tax charge of $1.08 per share associated with the company’s first quarter refinancing. The December 31, 2004 nine-month results included nonrecurring, after-tax litigation settlement proceeds of $1.56 per share. Taking into effect the after tax proceeds and refinancing costs the adjusted earnings per share was $6.34 for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 compared with $3.69 for the nine months ended December 31, 2004.

“We are pleased with our financial and operational performance for the quarter and nine months,” stated Joe Shoen, chairman of the board of AMERCO. "We have made significant progress on our established objectives and goals for economic performance, which include rotating our fleet by introducing approximately 12,000 new trucks, which replace older trucks removed from our fleet, positioning our rental fleet to achieve greater revenue and transaction growth, increasing our market presence in the storage industry through our Storage Affiliate Program, optimizing storage occupancy, eliminating losses at our property and casualty business and improve profitability at our life insurance company. We will continue to focus on these areas throughout the fourth quarter and into fiscal 2007 to enhance future operating results for our organization and our shareholders," Shoen concluded.


 

 
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Report on Business Operations
Listed on a consolidated basis, are revenues for our major product lines.

Revenues for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2005

During the third quarter of fiscal 2006, self-moving equipment rentals increased $24.9 million, with increases in truck, trailer and support rental items. These increases were due to improved equipment utilization, pricing and product mix.

Self-storage revenues increased $0.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Occupancy rates increased period over period.

Sales of self-moving and self-storage products and services increased $4.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2005, generally following the growth in self-moving equipment rentals. Support sales items, hitches and propane all had increases for the period.

RepWest continued to exit from non U-Haul related lines of business. However, premium revenues increased $6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2005. These increases were due to retrospective premiums related to U-Haul business in fiscal 2006. Additionally, fiscal 2005 included the commutation of a non U-Haul related reinsurance contract reducing premium revenues for that quarter.

Oxford’s premium revenues declined $0.5 million. The ratings upgrade by A.M. Best to B+, which occurred in October 2005 was too late in the quarter to impact current results although it is expected to support the expansion of its distribution capabilities in the future.

Net investment and interest income decreased $4.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2005, due primarily to declining invested asset balances at the insurance companies.

As a result of the above-mentioned items, revenues for AMERCO and its consolidated entities were $495.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with $461.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2005.

Revenues for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2005

During the nine months of fiscal 2006, self-moving equipment rentals increased $54 million, with increases in truck, trailer and support rental items. The increases were due to improved equipment utilization, pricing and product mix that included new trucks introduced into the fleet, which replaced older trucks.


 

 
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Self-storage revenues increased $3.8 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the nine months of fiscal 2005. Occupancy rates increased period over period along with improved pricing.

Sales of self-moving and self-storage product and services increased $14.4 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the nine months of fiscal 2005, generally following growth in self-moving equipment rentals. Support sales items, hitches and propane all had increased for the period.

RepWest continued to exit non-U-Haul related lines of business, resulting in a $3.4 million decrease in premiums for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2005. Premiums related to U-Haul related business increased $2.8 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the nine months of fiscal 2005.

Oxford’s premium revenues declined $6.5 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the nine months of fiscal 2005. The ratings upgrade by A.M. Best to B+, which occurred in October 2005 was too late in the quarter to impact current results although it is expected to support the expansion of its distribution capabilities in the future.

Net investment and interest income decreased $7.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2005, due primarily to declining invested asset balances at the insurance companies.

As a result of the items mentioned above, revenues for AMERCO and its consolidated entities were $1,660.6 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with $1,593.9 million for the nine months of fiscal 2005.

Listed below are revenues and earnings from operations at each of our four operating segments.

   
Quarter Ended Dec. 31,
     
Nine Months Ended Dec. 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
     
2005
 
2004
 
           
(Unaudited)
         
Moving and storage
               
(In thousands
)
           
Revenues
 
$
441,725
 
$
407,691
       
$
1,504,671
 
$
1,423,971
 
Earnings from operations
   
42,689
   
3,591
         
276,227
   
193,097
 
Property and casualty insurance
                               
Revenues
   
12,827
   
10,802
         
29,193
   
35,878
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
   
(1,597
)
 
(9,218
)
       
1,727
   
(8,749
)
Life insurance
                               
Revenues
   
37,064
   
39,442
         
111,407
   
122,494
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
   
2,620
   
(3,440
)
       
9,357
   
2,730
 
SAC Holding II
                               
Revenues
   
10,870
   
10,106
         
35,541
   
33,228
 
Earnings from operations
   
3,630
   
2,138
         
10,730
   
9,598
 
Eliminations
                               
Revenues
   
(6,816
)
 
(6,544
)
       
(20,168
)
 
(21,709
)
Earnings from operations
   
(1,923
)
 
7,220
         
(11,824
)
 
(1,004
)
Consolidated results
                               
Revenues
   
495,670
   
461,497
         
1,600,644
   
1,593,862
 
Earnings from operations
   
45,419
   
291
         
286,217
   
195,672
 



 

 
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Results for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2005

Total costs and expenses decreased $11 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Increases in operating costs associated with the improved business volume at moving and storage centers were offset by reductions in repair and maintenance expenses related to rotating the fleet. New trucks with lower initial maintenance costs are replacing trucks with higher maintenance costs. The third quarter of fiscal 2005 included a $6.4 million charge for litigation at Oxford, not present in fiscal 2006.

As a result of the above-mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations improved to $45.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with $0.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2005.
 
Interest expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 was $17.8 million, compared with $16.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005, due to an increase in the average amount borrowed. The expense related to the increase in average borrowings was partially offset by a reduction in the average borrowing rate resulting from refinancing activities in fiscal 2006.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2005, the company settled litigation against its former auditor and received a settlement (net of attorney’s fees and costs) of $51.3 million before taxes. The settlement had the effect of increasing, on a nonrecurring basis, earnings and earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, by $32.5 million, and by $1.56 per share, respectively.

Income tax expense was $12.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with $13.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005.

Dividends accrued on our Series A preferred stock were $3.2 million in the third quarter of both fiscal 2006 and 2005.

As a result of the above-mentioned items, net earnings available to common shareholders were $11.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with $18.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005.

Basic and diluted earnings per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 were $0.57, compared with $0.88 in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Earnings per share adjusted for the nonrecurring litigation settlement were $0.57 in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with a loss of $ 0.68 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2005.

Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2005

Total costs and expenses decreased $23.8 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the nine months of fiscal 2005. Increases in operating costs associated with the improved business volume in the Moving and Storage segment were offset by reductions in repair and maintenance expenses related to rotating the fleet. Benefits and losses at the insurance companies decreased $21.5 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with the nine months of fiscal 2005, as loss ratios have improved and exposure has declined. Fiscal 2005 included a $6.4 million charge for litigation at Oxford not present in fiscal 2006.

As a result of the above-mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations improved to $286.2 million for the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with $195.7 million for the nine months of fiscal 2005.


 

 
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Interest expense for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was $88.3 million compared with $54 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2005. Fiscal 2006 results included a one-time, nonrecurring charge of $35.6 million before taxes related to the early termination of existing indebtedness. The charge had the effect of decreasing, on a nonrecurring basis, net earnings and earnings per share for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 by $22.5 million and $1.08, respectively.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company settled its litigation against its former auditor and received a settlement (net of attorney’s fees and costs) of $51.3 million before taxes. The settlement had the effect of increasing, on a nonrecurring basis, net earnings and earnings per share for the nine months ended December 31, 2004, by $32.5 million, which increased prior year earnings per share of $1.56.
 
Income tax expense was $78.6 million in the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with $74.0 million in the nine months of fiscal 2005.

Dividends accrued and paid on our Series A preferred stock were $9.7 million for the first nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

As a result of the above-mentioned items, net earnings available to common shareholders were $109.6 million in the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with $109.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2005.

Basic and diluted earnings per share were $5.26 in the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with $5.25 in the nine months of fiscal 2005. Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share were $6.34 in the nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with $3.69 in the nine months of fiscal 2005.

 
Fiscal 2007 Outlook
 
There have been many developments which we believe should positively affect performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and into fiscal 2007. We believe the momentum in our Moving and Storage operations will continue. We are investing in our rental truck fleet to further strengthen our “do-it-yourself” moving business. During the remainder of this fiscal year, we anticipate putting an additional 2,700 large and midsize rental trucks in service. In addition, production has been initiated for trailers, with an expected production of 3,500 by the end of April 2006. This investment is expected to increase the number of rentable equipment days available to meet customer demands and will reduce future spending on repair costs and equipment downtime.
 
At RepWest, our plans to exit non U-Haul related lines are progressing.
 
At Oxford, the recent ratings upgrade by A.M. Best in October 2005 to B+ should support the expansion of its distribution capabilities.
 
Our objectives for the remaining quarter in fiscal 2006 and the first part of 2007 are to position our rental fleet to achieve revenue and transaction growth, and continue to drive down operating costs. The above-mentioned investment in our fleet will provide a strong basis for meeting these objectives.

AMERCO Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Investor Call Information

AMERCO will hold its investor call for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006 on Thursday, February 9, 2006, at 10 a.m., Mountain Time (12 p.m. Eastern). The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at www.amerco.com. To hear a simulcast of the call, or a replay, visit www.amerco.com.


 

 
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

The company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, the company uses certain non-GAAP performance measures including adjusted earnings per share to provide a better understanding of the Company’s underlying operational results. The Company uses adjusted earnings per share to present the impact of certain transactions or events that management expects to be infrequently occurring.

AMERCO is the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., North America’s largest do-it-yourself moving and storage operator, Amerco Real Estate Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Oxford Life Insurance Company. With a network of over 15,300 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces, U-Haul is celebrating its 60th year of serving customers. The company has the largest consumer truck rental fleet in the world, with over 93,000 trucks, 78,750 trailers and 36,100 towing devices. U-Haul has also been a leader in the storage industry since 1974, with more than 340,000 rooms, approximately 33 million square feet of storage space and more than 1,050 facilities throughout North America.
 
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Certain of the statements made in this press release regarding our business constitute forward-looking statements as contemplated under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. For a brief discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect AMERCO’s business and future operating results, please refer to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, which is on file with the SEC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
Dec. 31, 2005
 
Mar 31, 2005
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Assets
 
(In thousands)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
247,150
 
$
55,955
 
Reinsurance recoverables & trade receivables, net
   
238,483
   
236,817
 
Notes and mortgage receivables, net
   
1,838
   
1,965
 
Inventories, net
   
70,934
   
63,658
 
Prepaid expenses
   
22,162
   
19,874
 
Investments, fixed maturities
   
669,587
   
635,178
 
Investments, other
   
233,228
   
345,207
 
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net
   
48,117
   
52,543
 
Other assets
   
99,044
   
85,291
 
Related party assets
   
265,442
   
252,666
 
     
1,895,985
   
1,749,154
 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost;
             
Land
   
174,337
   
151,145
 
Buildings and improvements
   
742,699
   
686,225
 
Furniture and equipment
   
274,786
   
265,216
 
Rental trailers and other rental equipment
   
202,280
   
199,461
 
Rental trucks
   
1,273,926
   
1,252,018
 
SAC Holding II - PP&E
   
79,132
   
77,594
 
     
2,747,160
   
2,631,659
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(1,276,938
)
 
(1,277,191
)
Total property, plant and equipment
   
1,470,222
   
1,354,468
 
Total assets
   
3,366,207
   
3,103,622
 
 
Liabilities & stockholders’ equity
             
Liabilities:
             
Accounts payable & accrued expenses
 
$
206,192
 
$
206,763
 
AMERCO notes and loans payable
   
942,092
   
780,008
 
SAC Holding II notes & loans payable
   
76,572
   
77,474
 
Policy benefits & losses, claims &loss expenses payable
   
799,503
   
805,121
 
Liabilities from investment contracts
   
463,366
   
503,838
 
Other policyholders’ funds & liabilities
   
14,764
   
29,642
 
Deferred income
   
21,258
   
38,743
 
Deferred income taxes
   
133,677
   
78,124
 
Related party liabilities
   
8,818
   
11,070
 
Total liabilities
   
2,666,242
   
2,530,783
 
Stockholders’ Equity:
             
Series A common stock
   
929
   
929
 
Common stock
   
9,568
   
9,568
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
365,531
   
350,344
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
(29,604
)
 
(30,661
)
Retained earnings
   
781,273
   
671,642
 
Cost of common shares in treasury, net
   
(418,092
)
 
(418,092
)
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares
   
(9,640
)
 
(10,891
)
Total stockholders’ equity
   
699,965
   
572,839
 
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity
   
3,366,207
   
3,103,622
 

 

 

 
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Revenues:
         
Self-moving equipment rentals
 
$
353,409
 
$
328,471
 
Self-storage revenues
   
29,784
   
28,846
 
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales
   
47,316
   
42,694
 
Property management fees
   
4,289
   
2,880
 
Life insurance premiums
   
30,743
   
31,241
 
Property and casualty insurance premiums
   
9,949
   
3,975
 
Net investment and interest income
   
12,807
   
17,109
 
Other revenue
   
7,373
   
6,281
 
Total revenues
 
$
495,670
 
$
461,497
 
 
             
Costs and expenses:
             
Operating expenses
   
271,368
   
286,518
 
Commission expenses
   
42,548
   
39,302
 
Cost of sales
   
23,376
   
21,361
 
Benefits and losses
   
35,202
   
40,958
 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
   
5,754
   
6,279
 
Lease expense
   
37,182
   
38,506
 
Depreciation, net
   
34,821
   
28,282
 
Total costs and expenses
 
$
450,251
 
$
461,206
 
               
Earnings from operations
   
45,419
   
291
 
Interest expense
   
(17,791
)
 
(16,931
)
Litigation settlement
   
-
   
51,341
 
Pretax earnings
   
27,628
   
34,701
 
Income tax expense
   
(12,458
)
 
(13,155
)
Net earnings
   
15,170
   
21,546
 
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(3,241
)
 
(3,241
)
Earnings available to common shareholders
 
$
11,929
 
$
18,305
 
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
$
0.57
 
$
0.88
 
               
Adjusted earnings per share
             
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
$
0.57
 
$
0.88
 
Less: After tax litigation settlement proceeds
   
-
   
(1.56
)
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per common share
   
0.57
   
(0.68
)
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
             
Basic and diluted shares
   
20,865,684
   
20,813,805
 

 

 

 

 

 
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
Nine Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Revenues:
         
Self-moving equipment rentals
 
$
1,201,374
 
$
1,147,369
 
Self-storage revenues
   
92,153
   
88,359
 
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales
   
176,371
   
161,967
 
Property management fees
   
12,558
   
8,971
 
Life insurance premiums
   
90,050
   
96,535
 
Property and casualty insurance premiums
   
20,172
   
20,815
 
Net investment and interest income
   
38,873
   
46,160
 
Other revenue
   
29,093
   
23,686
 
Total revenues
   
1,660,644
   
1,593,862
 
 
             
Costs and expenses:
             
Operating expenses
   
827,861
   
845,876
 
Commission expenses
   
143,763
   
138,069
 
Cost of sales
   
85,337
   
77,617
 
Benefits and losses
   
89,225
   
111,010
 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
   
17,806
   
24,015
 
Lease expense
   
107,055
   
115,389
 
Depreciation, net
   
103,380
   
86,214
 
Total costs and expenses
   
1,374,427
   
1,398,190
 
               
Earnings from operations
   
286,217
   
195,672
 
Interest expense
   
(52,672
)
 
(53,995
)
Fees on early extinguishment of debt
   
(35,627
)
 
-
 
Litigation settlement
   
-
   
51,341
 
Pretax earnings
   
197,918
   
193,018
 
Income tax expense
   
(78,564
)
 
(73,994
)
Net earnings
   
119,354
   
119,024
 
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(9,723
)
 
(9,723
)
Earnings available to common shareholders
 
$
109,631
 
$
109,301
 
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
$
5.26
 
$
5.25
 
Adjusted earnings per share
             
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
$
5.26
 
$
5.25
 
Less: After tax litigation settlement proceeds
   
-
   
(1.56
)
Add: Debt extinguishment fees
   
1.08
   
-
 
Adjusted earnings per share
   
6.34
   
3.69
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
             
Basic and diluted shares
   
20,850,254
   
20,801,112
 

 

 

 

 

 
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
 
Dollars in Thousands (except share and per share data)
 
Quarter Ended
 
   
December 31, 2004
 
AMERCO and Consolidated Entities
       
Earnings per common share basic and diluted
 
$
0.88
 
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of taxes
   
(1.56
)
Loss per common share basic and diluted
       
before nonrecurring litigation proceeds
 
$
(0.68
)
         
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of fees
 
$
51,341
 
Income tax expense
   
(18,853
)
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of taxes
 
$
32,488
 
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of taxes,
       
per common share basic and diluted
 
$
1.56
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
       
Basic and diluted
   
20,813,805
 
         
 
     Nine Months Ended  
AMERCO and Consolidated Entities
   
December 31, 2005
 
Earnings per common share basic and diluted
 
$
5.26
 
Nonrecurring refinancing charges, net of taxes
   
1.08
 
Earnings per common share basic and diluted
       
before nonrecurring refinancing charges
 
$
6.34
 
         
Nonrecurring refinancing charges
 
$
(35,627
)
Income tax benefit
   
13,109
 
Nonrecurring refinancing charges, net of taxes
 
$
(22,518
)
Nonrecurring refinancing charges, net of taxes,
       
per common share basic and diluted
 
$
(1.08
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
       
Basic and diluted
   
20,850,254
 
         
 
    Nine Months Ended   
AMERCO and Consolidated Entities
   
December 31, 2004
 
Earnings per common share basic and diluted
 
$
5.25
 
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of taxes
   
(1.56
)
Earnings per common share basic and diluted
       
before nonrecurring litigation proceeds
 
$
3.69
 
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of fees
 
$
51,341
 
Income tax expense
   
(18,853
)
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of taxes
 
$
32,488
 
Nonrecurring litigation proceeds, net of taxes,
       
per common share basic and diluted
 
$
1.56
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
       
Basic and diluted
   
20,801,112
 

 
 
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