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Comparable measures<br />

We calculate the comparable measures by adjusting certain GAAP and non-GAAP measures for specific items we believe are<br />

significant but not reflective of our underlying operations in the period. These comparable measures are calculated on a consistent<br />

basis from period to period and are adjusted for specific items in each period, as applicable.<br />

Comparable measure<br />

comparable earnings<br />

comparable earnings per common share<br />

comparable EBITDA<br />

comparable EBIT<br />

comparable distributable cash flow<br />

comparable distributable cash flow per common share<br />

comparable income from equity investments<br />

comparable depreciation and amortization<br />

comparable interest expense<br />

comparable interest income and other<br />

comparable income tax expense<br />

comparable net income attributable to non-controlling interests<br />

Original measure<br />

net income attributable to common shares<br />

net income per common share<br />

EBITDA<br />

segmented earnings<br />

distributable cash flow<br />

distributable cash flow per common share<br />

income from equity investments<br />

depreciation and amortization<br />

interest expense<br />

interest income and other<br />

income tax expense<br />

net income attributable to non-controlling interests<br />

Our decision not to adjust for a specific item is subjective and made after careful consideration. Specific items may include:<br />

• certain fair value adjustments relating to risk management activities<br />

• income tax refunds and adjustments<br />

• gains or losses on sales of assets<br />

• legal, contractual and bankruptcy settlements<br />

• impact of regulatory or arbitration decisions relating to prior year earnings<br />

• restructuring costs<br />

• impairment of assets and investments.<br />

In calculating comparable earnings and other comparable measures we exclude the unrealized gains and losses from changes in<br />

the fair value of certain derivatives used to reduce our exposure to certain financial and commodity price risks. These derivatives<br />

provide effective economic hedges, but do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting. As a result, the changes in fair value are<br />

recorded in net income. As these unrealized changes in fair value do not accurately reflect the gains and losses that will be realized<br />

at settlement, we do not consider them part of our underlying operations.<br />

TransCanada Management's discussion and analysis 2015 11

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