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Consumers Gas Cooperative

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 34-1929029

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 15, 2016

298 Tracy Bridge RoadOrrville, OH 44667

(330) 682-4144

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

1.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

73rd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$700

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$6,384,139

Down $714,432 (-10%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$4,339,383

Down $642,878 (-13%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$2,044,756

Down $71,554 (-3.4%) from 2014

Revenue

Down

$1,471,481

Down $172,682 (-11%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,266,912

Up $169,028 (+15%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$204,569

Down $341,710 (-63%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $4,260,323Liabilities 2010: $2,657,643Net Assets 2010: $1,602,6802010Assets 2011: $5,286,382Liabilities 2011: $2,694,364Net Assets 2011: $2,592,0182011Assets 2012: $5,116,538Liabilities 2012: $1,701,473Net Assets 2012: $3,415,0652012Assets 2013: $6,044,351Liabilities 2013: $1,608,369Net Assets 2013: $4,435,9822013Assets 2014: $7,098,571Liabilities 2014: $2,116,310Net Assets 2014: $4,982,2612014Assets 2015: $6,384,139Liabilities 2015: $2,044,756Net Assets 2015: $4,339,3832015Assets 2016: $7,459,331Liabilities 2016: $3,434,070Net Assets 2016: $4,025,2612016Assets 2017: $8,016,131Liabilities 2017: $3,841,799Net Assets 2017: $4,174,3322017Assets 2018: $9,336,948Liabilities 2018: $4,906,249Net Assets 2018: $4,430,6992018Assets 2019: $9,788,418Liabilities 2019: $5,188,788Net Assets 2019: $4,599,6302019Assets 2020: $11,239,247Liabilities 2020: $6,499,736Net Assets 2020: $4,739,5112020Assets 2021: $13,291,217Liabilities 2021: $8,175,396Net Assets 2021: $5,115,8212021Assets 2022: $13,911,391Liabilities 2022: $8,355,018Net Assets 2022: $5,556,3732022Assets 2023: $13,638,866Liabilities 2023: $7,563,086Net Assets 2023: $6,075,7802023Assets 2024: $12,840,843Liabilities 2024: $6,260,950Net Assets 2024: $6,579,8932024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$6,384,139
Liabilities$2,044,756
Net Assets$4,339,383

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $941,8802010Expenses 2011: $828,2732011Expenses 2012: $845,9052012Revenue 2013: $2,001,494Expenses 2013: $980,577Net Income 2013: $1,020,9172013Revenue 2014: $1,644,163Expenses 2014: $1,097,884Net Income 2014: $546,2792014Revenue 2015: $1,471,481Expenses 2015: $1,266,912Net Income 2015: $204,5692015Revenue 2016: $1,511,491Expenses 2016: $2,264,601Net Income 2016: -$753,1102016Revenue 2017: $2,119,248Expenses 2017: $1,784,426Net Income 2017: $334,8222017Revenue 2018: $2,055,335Expenses 2018: $1,896,869Net Income 2018: $158,4662018Revenue 2019: $2,219,818Expenses 2019: $2,050,887Net Income 2019: $168,9312019Revenue 2020: $2,322,228Expenses 2020: $2,182,347Net Income 2020: $139,8812020Revenue 2021: $2,827,990Expenses 2021: $2,451,680Net Income 2021: $376,3102021Revenue 2022: $2,996,693Expenses 2022: $2,556,141Net Income 2022: $440,5522022Revenue 2023: $3,229,203Expenses 2023: $2,709,796Net Income 2023: $519,4072023Revenue 2024: $18,468,878Expenses 2024: $18,468,878Net Income 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,471,481
Expenses$1,266,912
Net Income$204,569
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$8,923,165
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Member-owned cooperative association organized for the purposes of obtaining for and providing natural gas solely to its members

Member-owned cooperative that obtains and provides safe and reliable natural gas to members.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$4,982,261$4,339,383▼ $642,878
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,368,691$3,415,233▲ $46,542
Accounts Receivable$1,650,754$1,221,805▼ $428,949
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,219,658$1,165,738▼ $53,920
Intangible Assets$781,401$0▼ $781,401
Inventories for Sale or Use$66,792$526,661▲ $459,869
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$52,511-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,961$2,191▼ $8,770
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$7,098,571$6,384,139▼ $714,432
Other Assets Total$314$0▼ $314
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,116,310$1,308,078▼ $808,232
Other Liabilities$0$457,943▲ $457,943
Deferred Revenue$0$278,735▲ $278,735
Total Liabilities$2,116,310$2,044,756▼ $71,554
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,982,261$4,339,383▼ $642,878
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,098,571$6,384,139▼ $714,432

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,415,233$1,901,248$5,316,481
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Mark SchafferDirector$700$700
Richard C PolingPresident$700$700
Robert K BakerVice President$700$700
Jeff HarmonDirector$350$350
Mike ForceSecretary$175$175

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John FrankController
Tony KovacevichGeneral Manager
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,366,428
Investment Income
$2,483
Other Revenue
$102,570
Change in Net Assets
$204,569

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,920,728
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-7,449,247
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-676
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-7,449,247
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,920,052
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,471,481
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,139,459
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$127,453
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management---$540,030
Depreciation Depletion---$323,158
Other Salaries and Wages---$107,801
Occupancy---$79,200
Fees for Services Accounting---$30,503
Insurance---$27,662
Office Expenses---$25,462
Travel---$17,297
Payroll Taxes---$9,977
Other Employee Benefits---$8,650
Other Expenses---$3,201
Advertising---$1,596
All Other Expenses---$1,452
Pension Plan Contributions---$1,025
Conferences and Meetings---$363
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,266,912

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$8,715,483
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$7,449,247
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,266,912
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,266,236
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$676
Other Expense Adjustments$676
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Affiliate CompanyConsumers Gas Cooperative Contracted Aspire Energy of Ohio to Help Provide Administrative Services.Yes$448,230
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Taxes Payable$263,797
Member Self Budgets$126,691
Member Deposits$67,455
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

At the end of the year, consumers gas cooperative had two officers who have a business relationship. According to irs guidelines, these two individuals have the status of top financial and management officials and are thus officers for 990 purposes. Due to this and the business transactions between these two entities, the organizations' officers have a qualified, reportable business relationship for purposes of form 990, part vi, line 2.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

The organization is a non-profit corporation operating as a member-owned cooperative association with 5,213 members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

Each member of the cooperative, (with the exception of patronage members who do not have voting rights), shall have one (1) vote when electing the president, vice-president, and secretary.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

The 990 tax-exempt return is compiled annually by an independent accounting firm engaged to provide general accounting services on a contract basis. A copy of the prepared 990 is provided to the controller of the filing organization for review. If necessary, changes are made and then the controller will review the finished return. Copies are provided to the remaining governing body members at that time. Once approved by the board, the 990 is submitted to the appropriate tax authorities.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The conflict of interest policy requires all board members to file a conflict of interest statement that specifically prohibits them from having any direct pecuniary interest in a contract with the organization. In the event a board member is employed by a business which furnishes goods or services to the organization, the board member is required to declare his/her association with the organization and refrain from debating or voting upon the question of the contract.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation for officers, executive directors, and key employees would be reviewed on an annual basis by a compensation committee with final review and approval by the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization may provide copies of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public by way of request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Consumers Gas Cooperative
EIN
34-1929029
Phone
3306824144
Address
298 TRACY BRIDGE ROAD, ORRVILLE, OH 44667

Signing Officer

Name
Robert K Baker
Title
Vice President
Phone
3306824144
Signed
2016-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert K Baker
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
9
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause Llp
Address
1650 MARKET STREET SUITE 4500, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Preparer
Julius Green CPA
Phone
2159720701
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The cooperative accounts for uncertainties in income taxes in accordance with authoritative guidance, which prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. Measurement of the tax uncertainty occurs if the recognition threshold has been met. Management determined that there were no tax uncertainties that met the recognition threshold for the year ended december 31, 2015. The cooperative is subject to the gross receipts and personal property tax laws of the state of ohio. Tax expense is accounted for on the accrual basis of accounting and is presented as natural gas cost of sales on the statement of operations and as a liability on the balance sheet.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Other expense reclass -676.

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of good sold -7,449,247.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of good sold 7,449,247.

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Other expense reclass 676.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE COOPERATIVE ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTIES IN INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE, WHICH PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE TAX UNCERTAINTY OCCURS IF THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD HAS BEEN MET. MANAGEMENT DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO TAX UNCERTAINTIES THAT MET THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015. THE COOPERATIVE IS SUBJECT TO THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO. TAX EXPENSE IS ACCOUNTED FOR ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AND IS PRESENTED AS NATURAL GAS COST OF SALES ON THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND AS A LIABILITY ON THE BALANCE SHEET.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1OTHER EXPENSE RECLASS -676.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF GOOD SOLD -7,449,247.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COST OF GOOD SOLD 7,449,247.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER EXPENSE RECLASS 676.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01266912
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0457943
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01471481
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AT THE END OF THE YEAR, CONSUMERS GAS COOPERATIVE HAD TWO OFFICERS WHO HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. ACCORDING TO IRS GUIDELINES, THESE TWO INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE STATUS OF TOP FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS AND ARE THUS OFFICERS FOR 990 PURPOSES. DUE TO THIS AND THE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THESE TWO ENTITIES, THE ORGANIZATIONS' OFFICERS HAVE A QUALIFIED, REPORTABLE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP FOR PURPOSES OF FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION OPERATING AS A MEMBER-OWNED COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH 5,213 MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH MEMBER OF THE COOPERATIVE, (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PATRONAGE MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS), SHALL HAVE ONE (1) VOTE WHEN ELECTING THE PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, AND SECRETARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE 990 TAX-EXEMPT RETURN IS COMPILED ANNUALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM ENGAGED TO PROVIDE GENERAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES ON A CONTRACT BASIS. A COPY OF THE PREPARED 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE CONTROLLER OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION FOR REVIEW. IF NECESSARY, CHANGES ARE MADE AND THEN THE CONTROLLER WILL REVIEW THE FINISHED RETURN. COPIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE REMAINING GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS AT THAT TIME. ONCE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, THE 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE TAX AUTHORITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO FILE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITS THEM FROM HAVING ANY DIRECT PECUNIARY INTEREST IN A CONTRACT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER IS EMPLOYED BY A BUSINESS WHICH FURNISHES GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION, THE BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DECLARE HIS/HER ASSOCIATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND REFRAIN FROM DEBATING OR VOTING UPON THE QUESTION OF THE CONTRACT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WOULD BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION MAY PROVIDE COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC BY WAY OF REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
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IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt04339383
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IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt02625
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt02483
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt01468998
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01471481
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IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt05
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IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd01
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd01
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.8$6.26$6.58$18.5$18.5$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.6$7.56$6.08$3.23$2.71$0.52
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.9$8.36$5.56$3.00$2.56$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.3$8.18$5.12$2.83$2.45$0.38
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.2$6.50$4.74$2.32$2.18$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.79$5.19$4.60$2.22$2.05$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.34$4.91$4.43$2.06$1.90$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.02$3.84$4.17$2.12$1.78$0.33
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.46$3.43$4.03$1.51$2.26$0.75
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.38$2.04$4.34$1.47$1.27$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.10$2.12$4.98$1.64$1.10$0.55
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.04$1.61$4.44$2.00$0.98$1.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.12$1.70$3.42$0.85
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.29$2.69$2.59$0.83
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.26$2.66$1.60$0.94