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American Legion Post 253 Peebles-Vaughn-Wideman Post 253

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 43-0951821

Jun 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020 • Filed on Mar 16, 2021

PO Box 253Festus, MO 63028

(636) 937-6867

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

31st percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-4.5%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Down

$802,687

Down $37,531 (-4.5%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$747,720

Down $38,501 (-4.9%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$54,967

Up $970 (+1.8%) from 2019

Revenue

Down

$255,449

Down $63,969 (-20%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$293,950

Down $18,497 (-5.9%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$38,501

Down $45,472 (-652%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $1,011,246Liabilities 2012: $143,227Net Assets 2012: $868,0192012Assets 2013: $949,053Liabilities 2013: $99,096Net Assets 2013: $849,9572013Assets 2014: $926,453Liabilities 2014: $88,098Net Assets 2014: $838,3552014Assets 2015: $888,891Liabilities 2015: $76,019Net Assets 2015: $812,8722015Assets 2016: $926,725Liabilities 2016: $71,489Net Assets 2016: $855,2362016Assets 2017: $895,322Liabilities 2017: $57,560Net Assets 2017: $837,7622017Assets 2018: $827,659Liabilities 2018: $48,409Net Assets 2018: $779,2502018Assets 2019: $840,218Liabilities 2019: $53,997Net Assets 2019: $786,2212019Assets 2020: $802,687Liabilities 2020: $54,967Net Assets 2020: $747,7202020Assets 2021: $894,903Liabilities 2021: $128,437Net Assets 2021: $766,4662021Assets 2022: $827,224Liabilities 2022: $89,968Net Assets 2022: $737,2562022Assets 2023: $771,389Liabilities 2023: $127,951Net Assets 2023: $643,4382023Assets 2024: $861,525Liabilities 2024: $13,703Net Assets 2024: $847,8222024Assets 2025: $776,823Liabilities 2025: $21,425Net Assets 2025: $755,3982025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$802,687
Liabilities$54,967
Net Assets$747,720

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2012: $250,4512012Expenses 2013: $254,7982013Revenue 2014: $262,952Expenses 2014: $274,555Net Income 2014: -$11,6032014Revenue 2015: $290,000Expenses 2015: $315,483Net Income 2015: -$25,4832015Revenue 2016: $357,962Expenses 2016: $315,598Net Income 2016: $42,3642016Revenue 2017: $307,835Expenses 2017: $325,309Net Income 2017: -$17,4742017Revenue 2018: $300,230Expenses 2018: $358,742Net Income 2018: -$58,5122018Revenue 2019: $319,418Expenses 2019: $312,447Net Income 2019: $6,9712019Revenue 2020: $255,449Expenses 2020: $293,950Net Income 2020: -$38,5012020Revenue 2021: $389,753Expenses 2021: $371,008Net Income 2021: $18,7452021Revenue 2022: $509,370Expenses 2022: $538,580Net Income 2022: -$29,2102022Revenue 2023: $354,413Expenses 2023: $448,231Net Income 2023: -$93,8182023Revenue 2024: $618,853Expenses 2024: $414,469Net Income 2024: $204,3842024Revenue 2025: $331,317Expenses 2025: $423,741Net Income 2025: -$92,4242025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$255,449
Expenses$293,950
Net Income-$38,501
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020
Signed
Mar 16, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$726,946
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Community service, services to Veterans and their families, promotion of patriotism, services and support of youth activities, school awards, education, scholarships and education assistance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$781,163$760,486▼ $20,677
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,232$38,378▼ $16,854
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,800$3,800→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$840,218$802,687▼ $37,531
Other Assets Total$23$23→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$49,926$48,424▼ $1,502
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,071$6,543▲ $2,472
Total Liabilities$53,997$54,967▲ $970
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$786,221$747,720▼ $38,501
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$786,221$747,720▼ $38,501
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$840,218$802,687▼ $37,531

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$541,939$367,800$909,739
Other Land Buildings$6,856$209,522$216,378
Land$211,005-$211,005
Buildings-$200,000$200,000
Equipment$686$632$1,318
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Theadore McCartAdjutant
Harry T Barnes JrCommander
Larry AhlenFinance officer
Mark EnglemanMembership CHR
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$22,782
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$232,667
All Other Contributions
$8,658
Change in Net Assets
$-38,501
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$162,219
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$131,731
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$121,385-$121,385
Depreciation Depletion---$22,776
Insurance-$21,680-$21,680
All Other Expenses-$10,742-$10,742
Payroll Taxes-$10,346-$10,346
Other Expenses-$6,680-$6,680
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,012-$6,012
Fees for Services Legal-$5,451-$5,451
Advertising-$5,148-$5,148
Information Technology-$5,060-$5,060
Office Expenses-$2,835-$2,835
Interest-$2,401-$2,401
Conferences and Meetings-$30-$30
Total Functional Expenses$0$271,174$0$293,950
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$206,534
Gaming Gross Income$186,917
Gaming Direct Expenses$156,017
Fundraising Direct Expenses$142,828
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Shooting matches$120,051$120,051$102,822$17,229
Military Honors Program$30,500$30,500$14,106$16,394
Total Events$195,823$195,823$137,119$58,704
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The Organization's Treasurer,Larry Ahlen, meets with the accounting frim to review Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activites, Form 990 and Form 990-T, and Form 8879-EO (when applicable) all documents are prepared in draft form. Any required changed are noted and corrected and a final invoice is prepared. Upon receipt of payment the accounting firm releases Form 8879-EO for signature or the final return for mailing as applicable based on the filings required. Upon receipt of a signed Form 8879-EO the accounting firm electroncially files the returns. Upon confirmation of acceptance by the Internal Revenue Service the acccounting firm uploads to a secure portal confirmation for the organization officers. Only e-filed returns are subject to filing acceptance notifications.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

As outline in the The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc. policy and procedures handbook

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

Governming documents, organizational policies and fianancial statements are available to review at the organization offices located in Festus, MO.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Post 253
EIN
43-0951821
Phone
6369376867
Address
PO Box 253, Festus, MO 63028

Signing Officer

Name
Larry Ahlen
Title
Finance officer
Phone
6369376867
Signed
2021-03-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Larry Ahlen
Formed
1946
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
18

Preparer

Firm
The Triton Group
Address
311 West Main Street, FESTUS, MO 63028
Preparer
Tyson M Eagen
Phone
8775529224
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process

As requested by IRS Audit Notification for period ending May 31, 2016.

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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0686
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0632
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01318
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0211005
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0211005
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0541939
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt0367800
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0909739
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt06856
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0209522
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0216378
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0760486
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IRS990ScheduleG/CharitableDistributionRqrInd0false
IRS990ScheduleG/CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd0false
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt0137119
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentOtherEventsAmt011068
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt011068
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0Shooting matches
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0Military Honors Program
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0120051
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt030500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt045272
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0195823
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt0120051
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt030500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt045272
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt0195823
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt058704
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NonCashPrizesOtherEventsAmt09123
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt09123
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt0116928
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt0102822
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt014106
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherEventsTotalCnt02
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/CashPrizesOtherGamingAmt0119769
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/CashPrizesPullTabsAmt09640
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/CashPrizesTotalGamingAmt0129409
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt0156017
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt0179026
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/GrossRevenuePullTabsAmt07891
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt0186917
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt030900
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt026608
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt026608
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IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/VolunteerLaborPullTabsInd0true
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/VolunteerLaborPullTabsPct01.00000
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IRS990ScheduleG/GamingManagerPersonNm0John D Cleveland
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingManagerServicesProvTxt0Oversees the daliy gaming events
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingOwnFacilityPct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingWithNonmembersInd0false
IRS990ScheduleG/IndividualWithBooksNm0Larry Ahlen
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedInd0true
IRS990ScheduleG/LicenseSuspendedEtcInd0false
IRS990ScheduleG/MemberOfOtherEntityInd0false
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt0849 American Legion Drive
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/CityNm0Festus
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MO
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/ZIPCd063028
IRS990ScheduleG/StatesWhereGamingConductedCd0MO
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization's Treasurer,Larry Ahlen, meets with the accounting frim to review Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activites, Form 990 and Form 990-T, and Form 8879-EO (when applicable) all documents are prepared in draft form. Any required changed are noted and corrected and a final invoice is prepared. Upon receipt of payment the accounting firm releases Form 8879-EO for signature or the final return for mailing as applicable based on the filings required. Upon receipt of a signed Form 8879-EO the accounting firm electroncially files the returns. Upon confirmation of acceptance by the Internal Revenue Service the acccounting firm uploads to a secure portal confirmation for the organization officers. Only e-filed returns are subject to filing acceptance notifications.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1As outline in the The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc. policy and procedures handbook
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governming documents, organizational policies and fianancial statements are available to review at the organization offices located in Festus, MO.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3As requested by IRS Audit Notification for period ending May 31, 2016.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
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IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0802687
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0840218
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0802687
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt022782
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt018
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0271174
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0293950
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt053997
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt054967
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt053997
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt054967
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0786221
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0747720
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt04926
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt0105969
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0126698
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0255449
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0840218
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0802687
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd0false
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO Box 253
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0Festus
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MO
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd063028
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt018
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt018
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IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd0false
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Larry Ahlen
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Finance officer
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum06369376867
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02021-03-16
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ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine2Txt0Peebles-Vaughn-Wideman Post 253
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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.02$0.76$0.33$0.42$0.09
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$0.01$0.85$0.62$0.41$0.20
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.77$0.13$0.64$0.35$0.45$0.09
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.09$0.74$0.51$0.54$0.03
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.89$0.13$0.77$0.39$0.37$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.05$0.75$0.26$0.29$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.84$0.05$0.79$0.32$0.31$0.01
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.05$0.78$0.30$0.36$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.90$0.06$0.84$0.31$0.33$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.07$0.86$0.36$0.32$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.89$0.08$0.81$0.29$0.32$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.09$0.84$0.26$0.27$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.95$0.10$0.85$0.25
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.14$0.87$0.25