PRO FORMA


Meaning of PRO FORMA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)prō-ˈfȯr-mə ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin, for form

Date: circa 1580

1. : made or carried out in a perfunctory manner or as a formality

2. : based on financial assumptions or projections: as

a. : reflecting a transaction (as a merger) or other development as if it had been or will be in effect for a past or future period

a pro forma balance sheet

b. : excluding usually extraordinary charges or expenses (as from acquisitions, restructuring, or the write-down of goodwill) often in order to present a more attractive financial report

pro forma income

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.