METALS USA HOLDINGS CORP.

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Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share

17. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including the weighted average impact of any shares issued during the year. Diluted earnings per share calculations also include the dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock.

 

The weighted average number of shares used to determine basic and diluted earnings per share was:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2012      2011      2010  

Weighted average shares outstanding—basic

     37,083,174         37,041,813         33,795,375   

Effect of dilution:

        

Stock options

     276,372         281,768         307,440   

Restricted stock

     3,261         1,391         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted

     37,362,807         37,324,972         34,102,815   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Antidilutive stock options and restricted stock excluded from calculation

     970,500         625,400         632,000