Charter Communications (CHTR) board, executives and insiders

Date	Insider	Type	Shares	Price	Value
May 27, 2026	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	9,100	$146.92	$1.3M
May 27, 2026	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	9,100	$146.96	$1.3M
May 26, 2026	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	69,633	$144.45	$10.1M
May 15, 2026	Mauricio Ramos Director	Buy	9,929	$140.93	$1.4M
Apr 28, 2026	Wade Davis Director	Buy	5,728	$173.72	$995K
Apr 28, 2026	Christopher L. Winfrey President and CEO	Buy	3,468	$172.23	$597K
Apr 28, 2026	Christopher L. Winfrey President and CEO	Buy	3,468	$172.23	$597K
Apr 28, 2026	Balan Nair Director	Buy	1,000	$175.46	$175K
Nov 5, 2025	David C. Merritt Director	Sale	1,200	$226.18	$271K
Jul 31, 2025	Balan Nair Director	Buy	360	$274.21	$99K
Jul 31, 2025	Christopher L. Winfrey President and CEO	Buy	3,670	$273.10	$1.0M
May 16, 2025	Richard J. Digeronimo President-Product & Technology	Sale	1,551	$423.81	$657K
Feb 28, 2024	Craig A. Jacobson Director	Sale	918	$289.24	$266K
Feb 6, 2024	Christopher L. Winfrey President and CEO	Buy	5,050	$295.29	$1.5M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	16,869	$410.58	$6.9M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	5,433	$414.43	$2.3M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	17,399	$407.38	$7.1M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	4,334	$408.37	$1.8M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	6,109	$409.37	$2.5M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	15,817	$411.56	$6.5M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	8,288	$412.41	$3.4M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	4,721	$413.35	$2.0M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	2,500	$415.64	$1.0M
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	1,800	$416.75	$750K
Nov 17, 2023	Thomas Rutledge Executive Chairman	Sale	700	$417.06	$292K

Board and executive changes

Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.

Oct 27, 2026
On October 26, 2026, the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) approved compensation adjustments for Kevin Howard to be effective during the period he is serving as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. In recognition of his interim role, Mr. Howard will receive an annual base salary of $925,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 175% of his annual base salary. In addition, on October 26, 2026, Mr. Howard was granted an award of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $250,000, which award will cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to his continued employment with the Company through such date.
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Oct 13, 2026
On October 12, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Adam Ray will no longer serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, effective as of that date. Mr. Ray will remain employed by the Company in a non-executive advisory capacity through December 31, 2026 (the “Departure Date”). In connection with his departure, Mr. Ray will be entitled to the severance and other benefits provided upon a termination without cause under his employment agreement with the Company and the vesting contemplated by the existing terms of Mr. Ray’s equity award agreements, subject to his execution of a separation and release agreement. In recognition of Mr. Ray’s services and contributions to the Company over 21 years, subject to Mr. Ray’s execution of a separation and release agreement, the portion of Mr.
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Aug 31, 2026
Departure of Chief Financial Officer On August 28, 2026, Jessica M. Fischer, the current Chief Financial Officer of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that she has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company to pursue another opportunity. Ms. Fischer is expected to continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer through October 15, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) and, prior to the Effective Date, will assist with the transition of her responsibilities through the closing process for the Company’s quarterly period ending September 30, 2026. Ms. Fischer’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, the Company’s management or any member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), or on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, practices, or financial reporting.
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Aug 20, 2026
On August 14, 2026, John D. Markley, Jr., a director of Charter, informed the Board of his intention to retire from the Board, effective as of the completion of the Transactions. Mr. Markley’s resignation as a director is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with Charter on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of Charter. In connection with the completion of the Transactions, effective as of the Liberty Effective Time, Martin E. Patterson and J. David Wargo, two of the directors of Charter designated by Liberty, ceased to be directors of Charter and members of any and all committees of the Board. These actions were not a result of any disputes or disagreements with Charter or any matter relating to Charter’s operations, policies or practices.
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May 19, 2026
On May 15, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Jamal Haughton, the Company’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. The Employment Agreement, which is effective as of May 15, 2026, has a term ending May 15, 2028 (or upon an earlier termination of employment) and provides that Mr. Haughton will continue to serve as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. The Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Haughton will receive an annual base salary of at least $825,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 160% of his annual base salary. Commencing in 2027 and during the term, Mr. Haughton will be granted equity awards with a grant date fair value of at least $4,000,000, with such awards granted in a mix of options and restricted stock units.
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Apr 23, 2026
On April 21, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, as further described in
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Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Nick Jeffery as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective September 1, 2026. Mr. Jeffery, age 58, served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Communications from 2021 until its acquisition by Verizon in January 2026. Mr. Jeffery has over 30 years of expertise and leadership in the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining Frontier Communications, he was a member of the Vodafone Group Executive Committee, a world-leading wireless and wireline operator and, as CEO, led the turn-around of Vodafone UK, the company’s home market. Mr. Jeffery founded and grew Vodafone’s Internet of Things business to become a world leader. Mr. Jeffery was additionally a Trustee of The Vodafone Foundation. Prior to joining Vodafone, Mr.
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Jan 28, 2026
On January 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Wade Davis to serve as a member of the Board, effective immediately, to fill the vacancy created by David Merritt’s previously disclosed retirement from the Board, effective January 26, 2026. The Board determined that Mr. Davis qualifies as “independent” in accordance with the published listing requirements of Nasdaq. Mr. Davis has not been appointed to any committees of the Board. Mr. Davis will receive the standard compensation amounts payable to non-employee directors of the Board. Pursuant to these arrangements, commencing on January 27, 2026, Mr. Davis will be paid an annual cash retainer of $120,000, which will be prorated for his first year of service. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Mr.
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Jan 22, 2026
On January 16, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) entered into an employment agreement (the “Agreement”) with Adam Ray, Charter’s Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. The Agreement, which is effective as of January 19, 2026, has a term ending January 19, 2028 (or upon an earlier termination of employment) and provides that Mr. Ray will continue to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. The Agreement provides that Mr. Ray will receive an annual base salary of at least $750,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 160% of his annual base salary. Commencing in 2027 and during the term, Mr. Ray will be granted equity awards with a grant date fair value of at least $4,250,000, with such awards granted in a mix of options and restricted stock units. Pursuant to the Agreement, on January 20, 2026, Mr.
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Dec 12, 2025
On December 11, 2025, David C. Merritt, a director of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his intention to retire from the Board, effective January 26, 2026. Mr. Merritt’s resignation as a director is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company.
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Dec 5, 2025
On December 3, 2025, the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation and Benefits Committee”) of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an amended and restated employment agreement between the Company and Christopher L. Winfrey effective December 1, 2025 (the “Winfrey Employment Agreement”). In addition, on December 3, 2025, the Compensation and Benefits Committee also approved the contingent grant of equity awards to the named executive officers of the Company. Employment Agreement with Mr. Winfrey The Winfrey Employment Agreement provides for Mr. Winfrey’s continued service as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective December 1, 2025, and has a term ending on December 1, 2028, subject to renewal by the Company (or upon an earlier termination of employment). In addition, the Company will continue to nominate Mr.
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Aug 5, 2025
On August 1, 2025, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) entered into an employment agreement (the “Agreement”) with Richard DiGeronimo, Charter’s President, Product and Technology. The Agreement, which is effective as of August 1, 2025, has a term ending August 1, 2027 (or upon an earlier termination of employment) and provides that Mr. DiGeronimo will continue to serve as President, Product and Technology. Mr. DiGeronimo will continue to report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Agreement provides that Mr. DiGeronimo will receive an annual base salary of at least $1,500,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 225% of his annual base salary. Mr. DiGeronimo will also continue to participate in Charter’s employee benefit plans and receive perquisites as generally provided to other senior executives of Charter. In addition, consistent with Mr.
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Apr 25, 2025
On April 22, 2025, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, as further described in
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Apr 26, 2024
On April 23, 2024, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, as further described in
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Feb 5, 2024
On January 30, 2024, Craig A. Jacobson informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) that he does not intend to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Jacobson will continue to serve as a director of the Company through the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting. Mr. Jacobson’s decision not to stand for re-election is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company. To fill the vacancy that will result from Mr. Jacobson’s decision not to stand for re-election, the Board intends to nominate Carolyn J. Slaski for election to the Board at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Ms.
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Oct 25, 2023
On October 25, 2023, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Thomas M. Rutledge will retire as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) effective November 30, 2023, as contemplated by his amended and restated employment agreement, but will continue to serve as a director emeritus. Mr. Rutledge’s previously announced retirement as Executive Chairman was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company. As a director emeritus, Mr. Rutledge will receive notice of and attend Board meetings, but will not have a vote on matters presented. As a director emeritus, Mr. Rutledge will receive annual compensation under the Company’s compensation program for non-employee directors to the same extent as a non-employee director. In connection with Mr.
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Aug 21, 2023
On August 15, 2023, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with David G. Ellen, Senior Executive Vice President of the Company, to amend and restate the prior Employment Agreement by and between Mr. Ellen and the Company, dated as of July 1, 2021 and as amended October 27, 2022 for employment through November 30, 2023 (the “Prior Agreement”). Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Ellen has agreed to remain employed by the Company as Senior Executive Vice President through November 30, 2023 and then as Executive Advisor from December 1, 2023 until July 1, 2025. Mr. Ellen will receive an annual base salary of at least $1,250,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 160% of his annual base salary through November 30, 2023. From December 1, 2023 until July 1, 2025, Mr.
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Feb 24, 2023
Performance-Vesting Equity Grants The Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a new 2023 Performance-Based Equity Program (the “2023 Program”) for certain employees of the Company, including certain named executive officers, effective February 22, 2023. The 2023 Program provides for the grant of five-year performance-vesting stock options to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (the “Performance-Vesting Options”) and five-year performance-vesting restricted stock units (“Performance-Vesting RSUs”) under the Company’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended January 28, 2020 and as it may be further amended from time to time. Participants in the 2023 Program include Christopher L. Winfrey, Richard J.
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Sep 21, 2022
On September 21, 2022, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the transition of Thomas M. Rutledge from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company to the position of Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors (the “Board”), and the appointment of Christopher L. Winfrey as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, in each case, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Rutledge will serve as the Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board until November 30, 2023. The Company also announced the appointment of Richard J. DiGeronimo to the position of President, Product and Technology, also effective December 1, 2022. Employment Agreement with Mr. Rutledge On September 20, 2022, the Company and Mr. Rutledge entered into an amended and restated employment agreement (the “Rutledge Employment Agreement”).
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Oct 19, 2021
Effective October 19, 2021, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) appointed John Bickham to the position of Vice Chairman, Chris Winfrey as Chief Operating Officer, and Jessica Fischer as Chief Financial Officer, and expanded the responsibilities of Rich DiGeronimo, Charter’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, to include Network Operations. Mr. Winfrey also entered into an amended and restated employment agreement (the “Amended Agreement”) with a term ending October 19, 2024. Under the Amended Agreement, commencing October 19, 2021, Mr. Winfrey will receive an annual base salary of at least $1,250,000, a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 160% of his annual base salary and will continue to participate in Charter’s employee benefit plans and receive perquisites as generally provided to other senior executives of Charter. Consistent with Mr.
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Feb 3, 2021
On February 3, 2021, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) announced that John Bickham, President and Chief Operating Officer, plans to retire at the end of 2022.
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Dec 28, 2020
On December 23, 2020, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) entered into an amended and restated employment agreement (the “Amended Agreement”) with John Bickham, Charter’s President and Chief Operating Officer with a term ending December 31, 2022. The Amended Agreement provides that Mr. Bickham will continue to serve as the President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bickham will transition to Vice Chairman at a time to be determined between July 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 at the request of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Mr. Bickham will devote substantially all of his business time and efforts to the business and affairs of the Company through December 31, 2021 and during the period from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (the “Transition Period”), Mr. Bickham will devote fifty percent of his business time and efforts to the business and affairs of the Company.
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Oct 30, 2020
On October 27, 2020, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) entered into an amended and restated employment agreement (the “Amended Agreement”) with Thomas Rutledge, Charter’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Amended Agreement has a term ending December 31, 2024 (or upon an earlier termination of employment) and provides that, while Mr. Rutledge serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, he will receive an annual base salary of at least $2,500,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 300% of his annual base salary. Mr. Rutledge will also continue to participate in Charter’s employee benefit plans and receive perquisites as generally provided to other senior executives of Charter. On November 3, 2020, Mr.
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Aug 7, 2019
On August 2, 2019, Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) entered into an employment agreement with Kevin D. Howard (the “Employment Agreement”) in connection with his promotion to Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller. A summary of the material terms of the Employment Agreement is below. The Employment Agreement has an initial term of three years, which is subject to renewal thereafter for one-year periods at Charter’s discretion. In consideration for Mr. Howard’s services, the Employment Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $550,000, a target annual bonus opportunity of 75% of annual base salary and participation in employee benefit plans generally on the same terms as our other senior executives. If the employment of Mr.
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Jul 30, 2018
On July 24, 2018, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that Dr. John C. Malone has retired from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), but will continue to serve as a director emeritus. Dr. Malone’s retirement as a director of the Company was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company. As a director emeritus, Dr. Malone would continue to attend Board meetings, but will not have a vote on matters presented. Dr. Malone served on the Board as a designee of Liberty Broadband Corporation (“Liberty Broadband”) under the terms of the Second Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2015, by and among, the Company, Liberty Broadband and Advance/Newhouse Partnership (the “Stockholders Agreement”). In conjunction with Dr.
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Oct 28, 2016
On October 25, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Plan”) to permit award agreements reflecting stock options granted under the Stock Plan to provide greater flexibility for transfers of stock options in connection with tax and estate planning activities. Specifically, the Stock Plan amendment expanded the class of persons to which transfers may be made to include a trust or other entity in which the transferring award recipient holds a beneficial or ownership interest and a broader range of family members.
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Aug 1, 2016
On July 26, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Kim C. Goodman to serve as a director on the Board. The Board also appointed Ms. Goodman to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. With Ms. Goodman's appointment to the Audit Committee, Craig A. Jacobson stepped down from the Audit Committee. In connection with her appointment, the Board granted Ms. Goodman restricted stock with a value of $97,500, which was calculated by prorating the amount of the annual restricted stock grant made to each of the Company’s non-employee directors under the Company’s compensation program for non-employee directors. Also on July 26, 2016, the Board appointed John Bickham, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, to the added position of President of the Company.
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May 19, 2016
Each of the directors of Legacy Charter immediately prior to the Mergers, except Michael P. Huseby, who resigned pursuant to the terms of the Stockholders Agreement, was appointed as a director of New Charter, and each of Mauricio Ramos, Steven Miron and Michael Newhouse were also appointed as directors of New Charter. Thomas M. Rutledge was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of New Charter (the “ New Charter Board ”) and Eric L. Zinterhofer was designated as Lead Independent Director of the New Charter Board. Each of the directors of Legacy Charter was appointed to serve on the same committee(s) of the New Charter Board as such director had served on as a member of the Board of Directors of Legacy Charter immediately prior to the Mergers. In addition, Mr. Ramos and Mr. Miron were appointed to the Compensation and Benefits Committee. Mr.
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Feb 12, 2016
On February 11, 2016, Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Employment Agreement with Thomas M. Rutledge, dated December 19, 2011 (the “Employment Agreement”). The Amendment, among other changes set forth in the Amendment, extends the term of the Employment Agreement from February 13, 2016 to February 13, 2017. A copy of the Amendment is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1. The foregoing description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that document that is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference herein. As previously announced, pursuant to the agreements with Advance/Newhouse Partnership for the Bright House transaction, the Company expects to offer to Mr. Rutledge the positions of CEO and chairman with a new five-year employment agreement.
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Share price

$118.07-32% since 2016 board/officer change filed

Annual financials

From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).

Fiscal year	Revenue	Net income	Margin	Diluted EPS	Total assets
FY2025	$54.8B	$5.0B	9.1%	$36.21	$154.2B
FY2024	$55.1B	$5.1B	9.2%	$34.97	$150.0B
FY2023	$54.6B	$4.6B	8.3%	$29.99	$147.2B
FY2022	$54.0B	$5.1B	9.4%	$30.74	$144.5B
FY2021	$51.7B	$4.7B	9.0%	$24.47	$142.5B
FY2020	$48.1B	$3.2B	6.7%	$15.40	$144.2B
FY2019	$45.8B	$1.7B	3.6%	$7.45	$148.2B
FY2018	$43.6B	$1.2B	2.8%	$5.22	$146.1B