25. Per share amounts
Per share amounts have been calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of paid shares outstanding in 2012 was 395,234,091 (2011 - 394,661,591).
| 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic earnings per share computation | ||
| Net earnings attributable to equity holders | $266,136 | $450,404 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 395,234 | 394,662 |
| Basic earnings per common share | $0.67 | $1.14 |
| Diluted earnings per share computation | ||
| Net earnings attributable to equity holders | $266,136 | $450,404 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 395,234 | 394,662 |
| Dilutive effect of stock options | 605 | 817 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution | 395,839 | 395,479 |
| Diluted earnings per common share | $0.67 | $1.14 |