Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock(1,2)
Continuing operations
$
1.87
$
1.59
$
1.15
$
0.92
$
0.88
Discontinued operations
—
—
—
—
(0.02
)
Net earnings
$
1.87
$
1.59
$
1.15
$
0.92
$
0.86
Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock(1,2)
Continuing operations
$
1.85
$
1.58
$
1.14
$
0.91
$
0.87
Discontinued operations
—
—
—
—
(0.02
)
Net earnings
$
1.85
$
1.58
$
1.14
$
0.91
$
0.85
Cash dividends per common share(1,2)
$
0.48
$
0.38
$
0.30
$
0.23
$
0.18
December 31
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Total assets
$
2,891.0
$
2,629.2
$
2,498.1
$
2,351.5
$
2,245.6
Long-term debt(4)
316.4
236.1
210.1
177.7
225.1
Total stockholders’ equity
1,515.3
1,442.3
1,381.3
1,328.7
1,194.1
(1)
In September 2016, we declared a 100 percent stock dividend to holders of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock which is not included in cash dividends. Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding which were restated for all periods presented to reflect the stock dividend.
(2)
In April 2013, we declared a 100 percent stock dividend to holders of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock which is not included in cash dividends. Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding which were restated for all periods presented to reflect the stock dividend.
(3)
In August 2011, we sold our Electrical Products business (EPC). Due to the sale, EPC is reflected as a discontinued operation.