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Earnings releases, calls & guidance · Core

Organic growth

Also called: underlying growth

ELI5

Growth excluding specified effects such as acquisitions, disposals or currency, under a disclosed method.

Used in conversation

“The reader should be able to distinguish organic growth from management’s interpretation of it.”

Pitch context

You will see “Organic growth” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches earnings releases, calls & guidance.

Why it matters: In earnings releases, calls & guidance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Organic growthThe same visible label “Organic growth” names different concepts.
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