HCA Holdings, Inc. | 2013 | FY | 3


NOTE 5 — EARNINGS PER SHARE

We compute basic earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. We compute diluted earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, SARs and RSUs, computed using the treasury stock method. During September 2011, we repurchased 80,771,143 shares of our common stock. During November 2013, we repurchased 10,656,436 shares of our common stock. The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in millions, except per share amounts, and shares in thousands):

 

     2013      2012      2011  

Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc

   $ 1,556       $ 1,605       $ 2,465   

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     445,066         440,178         476,609   

Effect of dilutive incremental shares

     16,847         19,225         19,334   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares used for diluted earnings per share

     461,913         459,403         495,943   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

        

Basic earnings per share

   $ 3.50       $ 3.65       $ 5.17   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 3.37       $ 3.49       $ 4.97   

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