Rochester Business Journal

To identify the companies that rank among the RBJ 75 and to measure their performance in the most recent fiscal year, the Rochester Business Journal conducts a thorough analysis of available data. The methodology used is designed to make fair, meaningful comparisons among businesses operating in a wide range of industries.

The following are definitions of the key terms used throughout this special section:

• Annualized total return-Total return, compounded monthly with dividends reinvested, stated on an annual basis.
• Earnings (loss) per share-End of fiscal year, as stated in the annual report.
• Market value-Share price on June 5, 2010, multiplied by the common shares outstanding on that date.
• NA-Not available.
• NM-Not meaningful.
• NR-Not ranked.
• Net income-As stated in the annual report.
• Return on sales-Net income divided by net sales.
• Sales-Net sales as stated in the annual report. For financial institutions, total interest income plus other operating income.

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