pro forma

pro forma
adjective Etymology: Latin, for form Date: circa 1580 1. made or carried out in a perfunctory manner or as a formality 2. based on financial assumptions or projections: as a. reflecting a transaction (as a merger) or other development as if it had been or will be in effect for a past or future period <
a pro forma balance sheet
>
b. excluding usually extraordinary charges or expenses (as from acquisitions, restructuring, or the write-down of goodwill) often in order to present a more attractive financial report <
pro forma income
>

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