Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
An increase reflects higher dividend payouts or increased equity compensation participation, impacting net income available to shareholders.
This adjustment accounts for payments made to equity award holders that are equivalent to dividends paid on common stock...
Common in firms with significant employee equity participation; peers report this within 'Stock-Based Compensation' or 'Equity Adjustments'.
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