Raising guidance for 2006 EPS
Previous EPS guidance: $2.36 to $2.41, excluding incremental impact of all stock-based compensation
New EPS guidance: $2.44 to $2.49, excluding the incremental impact of all stock-based compensation
- Excludes $0.13 for incremental stock-based compensation in 2006 and $0.04 for one-time charge for elimination of restoration stock option program
We expect to return to double-digit earnings growth in 2007