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E, F

Earnings per share (EPS), basic

Net income less preferred share dividends divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

Earnings per share (EPS), diluted

Net income less preferred share dividends divided by the average number of shares outstanding adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock options and other convertible securities.

Economic Capital (EC)

An estimate of the amount of equity capital required to underpin risks. It is calculated by estimating the level of capital that is necessary to support our various businesses, given their risks, consistent with our desired solvency standard and credit ratings.

 

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