a Excludes transition and restructuring costs related to the acquisition of Helio, the outsourcing of IT services to IBM and workforce reductions totaling approximately $5.4 million in the fourth quarter and $14.1 million in the full year 2008. Adjusted earnings (loss) per share also excludes the amortization of intangibles associated with the acquisition of Helio. Adjustments to earnings (loss) per share are net of minority interest and taxes. Non-GAAP information should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for reported, or GAAP information.For a more complete explanation of the company's definition of non-GAAP please refer to their First Quarter financial press release.
b For valuation purposes, The GeoTeam® prefers to adjust EPS to reflect a standard United States tax rate of 36%
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