"While the external headwinds were stronger than anticipated at year-end, particularly in Europe and the emerging markets, I am pleased with the progress we continued to make inside the company and with our customers.
Specifically, the charge we announced for 2013-14 is just one necessary element of the changes we have put in place to enable us to drive growth across the enterprise," said Mr.
Our transformation initiatives are taking hold, costs are coming out and innovation is coming forth. "More importantly, we took significant strides to position the company to thrive in future years. Smith, chief executive officer of Thomson Reuters. "I am pleased that we were able to deliver on our full-year expectations, despite a tougher than expected external environment in the fourth quarter," said James C.
The Board approved a $0.02 annual dividend increase to $1.32 per share represents the 21st consecutive annual increase in the company’s dividend. Excluding the fourth-quarter charges, adjusted EPS was $1.83 for the full year and $0.49 for the quarter. $1.89 in 2012 and fourth-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.21 vs. Including a $275 million charge in the fourth quarter, underlying operating profit was down 15% for the full year and down 50% for the fourth quarter. 
Including a $260 million charge in the fourth quarter, adjusted EBITDA was down 7% for the full year and down 32% for the fourth quarter. Revenues grew 2% for the full year and 1% for the fourth quarter, before currency. 1 Declines in earnings and profitability in both periods reflected previously announced charges (described below). The company achieved its 2013 Outlook, and today provided a business outlook for 2014. NEW YORK – Thomson Reuters (TSX / NYSE: TRI) today reported results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013.
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