date:Feb 05, 2014
Im pleased to report continued progress as we enter 2014 with fourth-quarter e.p.s. growth of 4%, excluding special items, said David Novak, chairman and chief executive officer. More importantly, with the decisive actions we've taken to strengthen our company across the board, we are well positioned to deliver double-digit e.p.s. growth in 2014 and the years ahead.
Special items included expenses related to the extinguishment of debt, refranchising gains and pension settlement charges.
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