NOTE 16 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted EPS:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
(In millions, except per share amounts) |
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2024 |
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2023 |
Loss from continuing operations |
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$ |
(53) |
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$ |
(43) |
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Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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(14) |
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(15) |
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Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Cliffs shareholders |
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(67) |
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(58) |
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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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—
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1 |
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Net loss attributable to Cliffs shareholders |
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$ |
(67) |
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$ |
(57) |
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Weighted average number of shares: |
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Basic |
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492 |
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515 |
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Employee stock plans1
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— |
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Diluted |
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492 |
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515 |
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Loss per common share attributable to Cliffs shareholders - basic: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.14) |
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$ |
(0.11) |
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Discontinued operations |
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—
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— |
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$ |
(0.14) |
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$ |
(0.11) |
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Loss per common share attributable to Cliffs shareholders - diluted: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.14) |
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$ |
(0.11) |
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Discontinued operations |
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—
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— |
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$ |
(0.14) |
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$ |
(0.11) |
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1 For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we had 2 million and 1 million shares, respectively, related to employee stock plans that were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation as they were anti-dilutive.
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