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Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of outstanding preferred shares using the “if-converted” method, assumed net-share settlement of common stock structured repurchases, outstanding put warrants using the “reverse treasury stock” method, and outstanding stock options using the “treasury stock” method.

The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:

           
     
           
Income before accounting change $ 7,785   $ 9,421   $ 7,721  
Preferred stock dividends 28   13    

 
Net income available for common shareholders $ 7,757   $ 9,408   $ 7,721  

 
           
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock 5,028   5,189   5,341  
Dilutive effect of:          
  Common stock under structured repurchases 13      
  Put warrants   2   21  
  Preferred stock 16   7    
  Employee stock options 425   338   212  

 
Common stock and common stock equivalents 5,482   5,536   5,574  

 
           
Earnings per share before accounting change:          
  Basic $ 1.54   $ 1.81   $ 1.45  

 
  Diluted $ 1.42   $ 1.70   $ 1.38  

 
 
 
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