BOEING CO | 2013 | FY | 3


The elements used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:
(In millions - except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31,
2013

 
2012

 
2011

Net earnings

$4,585

 

$3,900

 

$4,018

Less: earnings available to participating securities
7

 
8

 
9

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$4,578

 

$3,892

 

$4,009

Basic
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
760.8

 
758.0

 
746.6

Less: participating securities
1.9

 
2.3

 
2.5

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
758.9

 
755.7

 
744.1

Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
760.8

 
758.0

 
746.6

Dilutive potential common shares(1)
8.7

 
5.8

 
6.5

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
769.5

 
763.8

 
753.1

Less: participating securities
1.9

 
2.3

 
2.5

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
767.6

 
761.5

 
750.6

Net earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic

$6.03

 

$5.15

 

$5.39

Diluted
5.96

 
5.11

 
5.34

(1) 
Diluted EPS includes any dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units and Performance Awards.

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