International Accounting Standard 33 Earnings per Share (IAS 33) is set out in paragraphs 1⁠–⁠76 and Appendices A and B. All the paragraphs have equal authority but retain the IASC format of the Standard when it was adopted by the IASB. IAS 33 should be read in the context of its objective and the Basis for Conclusions, the Preface to IFRS Standards and the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting. IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors provides a basis for selecting and applying accounting policies in the absence of explicit guidance. [Refer:IAS 8 paragraphs 10⁠–⁠12]

International Accounting Standard 33Earnings per Share

Objective

1

The objective of this Standard is to prescribe principles for the determination and presentation of earnings per share, so as to improve performance comparisons between different entities in the same reporting period and between different reporting periods for the same entity. Even though earnings per share data have limitations because of the different accounting policies that may be used for determining ‘earnings’, a consistently determined denominator enhances financial reporting. The focus of this Standard is on the denominator of the earnings per share calculation.

Scope

2

This Standard shall apply to

(a)

the separate or individual financial statements of an entity:

(i)

whose ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares are traded in a public market (a domestic or foreign stock exchange or an over‑the‑counter market, including local and regional markets) or

(ii)

that files, or is in the process of filing, its financial statements with a securities commission or other regulatory organisation for the purpose of issuing ordinary shares in a public market; and

(b)

the consolidated financial statements of a group with a parent:

(i)

whose ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares are traded in a public market (a domestic or foreign stock exchange or an over‑the‑counter market, including local and regional markets) or

(ii)

that files, or is in the process of filing, its financial statements with a securities commission or other regulatory organisation for the purpose of issuing ordinary shares in a public market.

3

An entity that discloses earnings per share shall calculate and disclose earnings per share in accordance with this Standard.

4

When an entity presents both consolidated financial statements and separate financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements and IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements respectively, the disclosures required by this Standard need be presented only on the basis of the consolidated information. An entity that chooses to disclose earnings per share based on its separate financial statements shall present such earnings per share information only in its statement of comprehensive income. An entity shall not present such earnings per share information in the consolidated financial statements.

[Refer:Basis for Conclusions paragraphs BC4⁠–⁠BC6]

4A

If an entity presents items of profit or loss in a separate statement as described in paragraph 10A of IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (as amended in 2011), it presents earnings per share only in that separate statement.

Definitions

5

The following terms are used in this Standard with the meanings specified:

Antidilution is an increase in earnings per share or a reduction in loss per share resulting from the assumption that convertible instruments are converted, that options or warrants are exercised, or that ordinary shares are issued upon the satisfaction of specified conditions.

A contingent share agreement is an agreement to issue shares that is dependent on the satisfaction of specified conditions.

Contingently issuable ordinary shares are ordinary shares issuable for little or no cash or other consideration upon the satisfaction of specified conditions in a contingent share agreement.

Dilution is a reduction in earnings per share or an increase in loss per share resulting from the assumption that convertible instruments are converted, that options or warrants are exercised, or that ordinary shares are issued upon the satisfaction of specified conditions.

Options, warrants and their equivalents are financial instruments that give the holder the right to purchase ordinary shares.

An ordinary share is an equity instrument that is subordinate to all other classes of equity instruments.

A potential ordinary share is a financial instrument or other contract that may entitle its holder to ordinary shares.

Put options on ordinary shares are contracts that give the holder the right to sell ordinary shares at a specified price for a given period.

6

Ordinary shares participate in profit for the period only after other types of shares such as preference shares have participated. An entity may have more than one class of ordinary shares. Ordinary shares of the same class have the same rights to receive dividends.

[Refer:

paragraphs A13 and A14

Illustrative Examples, example 11]

7

Examples of potential ordinary shares are:

(a)

financial liabilities or equity instruments, including preference shares, that are convertible into ordinary shares;

(b)

options and warrants;

(c)

shares that would be issued upon the satisfaction of conditions resulting from contractual arrangements, such as the purchase of a business or other assets.

8

Terms defined in IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation are used in this Standard with the meanings specified in paragraph 11 of IAS 32, unless otherwise noted. IAS 32 defines financial instrument, financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument, and provides guidance on applying those definitions. IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement defines fair value [Refer:IFRS 13 paragraph 9 and Appendix A (definition of fair value)] and sets out requirements for applying that definition.

Measurement

Basic earnings per share

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 12]

9

An entity shall calculate basic earnings per share amounts for profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity and, if presented, profit or loss from continuing operations attributable to those equity holders.

10

Basic earnings per share shall be calculated by dividing profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity (the numerator) [Refer:paragraphs 12⁠–⁠18, A1, A13 and A14] by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (the denominator) during the period. [Refer:paragraphs 19⁠–⁠29, A2 and A15]

11

The objective of basic earnings per share information is to provide a measure of the interests of each ordinary share of a parent entity in the performance of the entity over the reporting period.

Earnings

[Refer:paragraphs A13 and A14 for participating equity instruments and two‑class ordinary shares]

12

For the purpose of calculating basic earnings per share, the amounts attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity in respect of:

(a)

profit or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent entity; and

(b)

profit or loss attributable to the parent entity [Refer:paragraph A1]

shall be the amounts in (a) and (b) adjusted for the after‑tax amounts of preference dividends, differences arising on the settlement of preference shares, and other similar effects of preference shares classified as equity.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 1 and 12]

13

All items of income and expense attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity that are recognised in a period, including tax expense and dividends on preference shares classified as liabilities are included in the determination of profit or loss for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity (see IAS 1). [Refer:IAS 1 paragraphs 88, 89 and 83(a)(ii)]

14

The after‑tax amount of preference dividends that is deducted from profit or loss is:

(a)

the after‑tax amount of any preference dividends on non‑cumulative preference shares declared in respect of the period; and

(b)

the after‑tax amount of the preference dividends for cumulative preference shares required for the period, whether or not the dividends have been declared. The amount of preference dividends for the period does not include the amount of any preference dividends for cumulative preference shares paid or declared during the current period in respect of previous periods.

15

Preference shares that provide for a low initial dividend to compensate an entity for selling the preference shares at a discount, or an above‑market dividend in later periods to compensate investors for purchasing preference shares at a premium, are sometimes referred to as increasing rate preference shares. Any original issue discount or premium on increasing rate preference shares is amortised to retained earnings using the effective interest method [Refer:IFRS 9 Appendix A (definition of effective interest method)] and treated as a preference dividend for the purposes of calculating earnings per share.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 1]

16

Preference shares may be repurchased under an entity’s tender offer to the holders. The excess of the fair value of the consideration paid to the preference shareholders over the carrying amount of the preference shares represents a return to the holders of the preference shares and a charge to retained earnings for the entity. This amount is deducted in calculating profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity.

17

Early conversion of convertible preference shares may be induced by an entity through favourable changes to the original conversion terms or the payment of additional consideration. The excess of the fair value of the ordinary shares or other consideration paid over the fair value of the ordinary shares issuable under the original conversion terms is a return to the preference shareholders, and is deducted in calculating profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity.

18

Any excess of the carrying amount of preference shares over the fair value of the consideration paid to settle them is added in calculating profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity.

Shares

[Refer:paragraph A15 for partly paid shares]

19

For the purpose of calculating basic earnings per share, the number of ordinary shares shall be the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 2, 7 and 12]

20

Using the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period reflects the possibility that the amount of shareholders’ capital varied during the period as a result of a larger or smaller number of shares being outstanding at any time. The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period is the number of ordinary shares outstanding at the beginning of the period, adjusted by the number of ordinary shares bought back [Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 2] or issued during the period multiplied by a time‑weighting factor. The time‑weighting factor is the number of days that the shares are outstanding as a proportion of the total number of days in the period; a reasonable approximation of the weighted average is adequate in many circumstances.

21

Shares are usually included in the weighted average number of shares from the date consideration is receivable (which is generally the date of their issue), for example:

(a)

ordinary shares issued in exchange for cash are included when cash is receivable;

(b)

ordinary shares issued on the voluntary reinvestment of dividends on ordinary or preference shares are included when dividends are reinvested;

(c)

ordinary shares issued as a result of the conversion of a debt instrument to ordinary shares are included from the date that interest ceases to accrue;

(d)

ordinary shares issued in place of interest or principal on other financial instruments are included from the date that interest ceases to accrue;

(e)

ordinary shares issued in exchange for the settlement of a liability of the entity are included from the settlement date;

(f)

ordinary shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of an asset other than cash are included as of the date on which the acquisition is recognised; and

(g)

ordinary shares issued for the rendering of services to the entity are included as the services are rendered.

The timing of the inclusion of ordinary shares is determined by the terms and conditions attaching to their issue. Due consideration is given to the substance of any contract associated with the issue.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 2 and 12]

22

Ordinary shares issued as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination [Refer:IFRS 3 paragraph 37] are included in the weighted average number of shares from the acquisition date. This is because the acquirer incorporates into its statement of comprehensive income the acquiree’s profits and losses from that date.

23

Ordinary shares that will be issued upon the conversion of a mandatorily convertible instrument are included in the calculation of basic earnings per share from the date the contract is entered into.

24

Contingently issuable shares are treated as outstanding and are included in the calculation of basic earnings per share only from the date when all necessary conditions are satisfied (ie the events have occurred). Shares that are issuable solely after the passage of time are not contingently issuable shares, because the passage of time is a certainty. Outstanding ordinary shares that are contingently returnable (ie subject to recall) are not treated as outstanding and are excluded from the calculation of basic earnings per share until the date the shares are no longer subject to recall.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 7]

25

[Deleted]

26

The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period and for all periods presented shall be adjusted for events, other than the conversion of potential ordinary shares, that have changed the number of ordinary shares outstanding without a corresponding change in resources.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 3 and 4]

27

Ordinary shares may be issued, or the number of ordinary shares outstanding may be reduced, without a corresponding change in resources. Examples include:

(a)

a capitalisation or bonus issue (sometimes referred to as a stock dividend);

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 3]

(b)

a bonus element in any other issue, for example a bonus element in a rights issue to existing shareholders;

[Refer:

paragraph A2

Illustrative Examples, example 4]

(c)

a share split; and

(d)

a reverse share split (consolidation of shares).

28

In a capitalisation or bonus issue or a share split, ordinary shares are issued to existing shareholders for no additional consideration. Therefore, the number of ordinary shares outstanding is increased without an increase in resources. The number of ordinary shares outstanding before the event is adjusted for the proportionate change in the number of ordinary shares outstanding as if the event had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. For example, on a two‑for‑one bonus issue, the number of ordinary shares outstanding before the issue is multiplied by three to obtain the new total number of ordinary shares, or by two to obtain the number of additional ordinary shares.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 3]

29

A consolidation of ordinary shares generally reduces the number of ordinary shares outstanding without a corresponding reduction in resources. However, when the overall effect is a share repurchase at fair value, the reduction in the number of ordinary shares outstanding is the result of a corresponding reduction in resources. An example is a share consolidation combined with a special dividend. The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the period in which the combined transaction takes place is adjusted for the reduction in the number of ordinary shares from the date the special dividend is recognised.

Diluted earnings per share

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 12]

30

An entity shall calculate diluted earnings per share amounts for profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity and, if presented, profit or loss from continuing operations attributable to those equity holders.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 9 and 12]

31

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, an entity shall adjust profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity, [Refer:paragraphs 12⁠–⁠18, A1, A13 and A14] and the weighted average number of shares outstanding, [Refer:paragraphs 19⁠–⁠29, A2 and A15] for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 8, 9 and 12]

32

The objective of diluted earnings per share is consistent with that of basic earnings per share—to provide a measure of the interest of each ordinary share in the performance of an entity—while giving effect to all dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the period. As a result: 

(a)

profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity [Refer:paragraphs 12⁠–⁠18, A1, A13 and A14] is increased by the after‑tax amount of dividends and interest recognised in the period in respect of the dilutive potential ordinary shares and is adjusted for any other changes in income or expense that would result from the conversion of the dilutive potential ordinary shares; and

(b)

the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding [Refer:paragraphs 19⁠–⁠29, A2 and A15] is increased by the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 8, 9 and 12]

Earnings

[Refer:paragraphs A13 and A14 for participating equity instruments and two‑class ordinary shares]

33

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, an entity shall adjust profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity, as calculated in accordance with paragraph 12, [Refer:paragraphs 12⁠–⁠18, A1, A13 and A14] by the after‑tax effect of: 

(a)

any dividends or other items related to dilutive potential ordinary shares deducted in arriving at profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity as calculated in accordance with paragraph 12;

(b)

any interest recognised in the period related to dilutive potential ordinary shares; and

(c)

any other changes in income or expense that would result from the conversion of the dilutive potential ordinary shares.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 6, 8, 9 and 12]

34

After the potential ordinary shares are converted into ordinary shares, the items identified in paragraph 33(a)⁠–⁠(c) no longer arise. Instead, the new ordinary shares are entitled to participate in profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity. Therefore, profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity calculated in accordance with paragraph 12 is adjusted for the items identified in paragraph 33(a)⁠–⁠(c) and any related taxes. The expenses associated with potential ordinary shares include transaction costs and discounts accounted for in accordance with the effective interest method (see IFRS 9) [Refer:IFRS 9 Appendix A and paragraphs 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and B5.4.1⁠–⁠B5.4.7].

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 6 and 12]

35

The conversion of potential ordinary shares may lead to consequential changes in income or expenses. For example, the reduction of interest expense related to potential ordinary shares and the resulting increase in profit or reduction in loss may lead to an increase in the expense related to a non‑discretionary employee profit‑sharing plan. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity is adjusted for any such consequential changes in income or expense.

Shares

[Refer:paragraph A16 for partly paid shares]

36

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the number of ordinary shares shall be the weighted average number of ordinary shares calculated in accordance with paragraphs 19 and 26, plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. Dilutive potential ordinary shares shall be deemed to have been converted into ordinary shares at the beginning of the period or, if later, the date of the issue of the potential ordinary shares.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 6⁠–⁠9 and 12]

37

Dilutive potential ordinary shares shall be determined independently for each period presented. The number of dilutive potential ordinary shares included in the year‑to‑date period is not a weighted average of the dilutive potential ordinary shares included in each interim computation.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 7 and 12]

38

Potential ordinary shares are weighted for the period they are outstanding. Potential ordinary shares that are cancelled or allowed to lapse during the period are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share only for the portion of the period during which they are outstanding. Potential ordinary shares that are converted into ordinary shares during the period are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share from the beginning of the period to the date of conversion; from the date of conversion, the resulting ordinary shares are included in both basic and diluted earnings per share.

39

The number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of dilutive potential ordinary shares is determined from the terms of the potential ordinary shares. When more than one basis of conversion exists, the calculation assumes the most advantageous conversion rate or exercise price from the standpoint of the holder of the potential ordinary shares.

40

A subsidiary, joint venture or associate may issue to parties other than the parent or investors with joint control of, or significant influence over, the investee potential ordinary shares that are convertible into either ordinary shares of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate, or ordinary shares of the parent or investors with joint control of, or significant influence (the reporting entity) over, the investee. If these potential ordinary shares of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate have a dilutive effect on the basic earnings per share of the reporting entity, they are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

[Refer:

paragraphs A11 and A12

Illustrative Examples, example 10]

Dilutive potential ordinary shares

41

Potential ordinary shares shall be treated as dilutive when, and only when, their conversion to ordinary shares would decrease earnings per share or increase loss per share from continuing operations.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 7, 9 and 12]

42

An entity uses profit or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent entity as the control number to establish whether potential ordinary shares are dilutive or antidilutive. Profit or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent entity is adjusted in accordance with paragraph 12 and excludes items relating to discontinued operations. [Refer:IFRS 5 paragraph 33(a)]

[Refer: 

paragraph A3

Illustrative Examples, examples 7, 9 and 12]

43

Potential ordinary shares are antidilutive when their conversion to ordinary shares would increase earnings per share or decrease loss per share from continuing operations. The calculation of diluted earnings per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or other issue of potential ordinary shares that would have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share.

[Refer: 

paragraph A3

Illustrative Examples, examples 7, 9 and 12]

44

In determining whether potential ordinary shares are dilutive or antidilutive, each issue or series of potential ordinary shares is considered separately rather than in aggregate. The sequence in which potential ordinary shares are considered may affect whether they are dilutive. Therefore, to maximise the dilution of basic earnings per share, each issue or series of potential ordinary shares is considered in sequence from the most dilutive to the least dilutive, ie dilutive potential ordinary shares with the lowest ‘earnings per incremental share’ are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation before those with a higher earnings per incremental share. Options and warrants are generally included first because they do not affect the numerator of the calculation.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 9 and 12]
Options, warrants and their equivalents
[Refer:paragraphs A6⁠–⁠A9]

45

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, an entity shall assume the exercise of dilutive options and warrants of the entity. The assumed proceeds from these instruments shall be regarded as having been received from the issue of ordinary shares at the average market price of ordinary shares during the period. [Refer:paragraphs A4 and A5] The difference between the number of ordinary shares issued and the number of ordinary shares that would have been issued at the average market price of ordinary shares during the period shall be treated as an issue of ordinary shares for no consideration.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 9 and 12]

46

Options and warrants are dilutive when they would result in the issue of ordinary shares for less than the average market price of ordinary shares during the period. [Refer:paragraphs A4 and A5] The amount of the dilution is the average market price of ordinary shares during the period minus the issue price. Therefore, to calculate diluted earnings per share, potential ordinary shares are treated as consisting of both the following: 

(a)

a contract to issue a certain number of the ordinary shares at their average market price during the period. Such ordinary shares are assumed to be fairly priced and to be neither dilutive nor antidilutive. They are ignored in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

(b)

a contract to issue the remaining ordinary shares for no consideration. Such ordinary shares generate no proceeds and have no effect on profit or loss attributable to ordinary shares outstanding. Therefore, such shares are dilutive and are added to the number of ordinary shares outstanding in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 9 and 12]

47

Options and warrants have a dilutive effect only when the average market price of ordinary shares during the period [Refer:paragraphs A4 and A5] exceeds the exercise price of the options or warrants (ie they are ‘in the money’). Previously reported earnings per share are not retroactively adjusted to reflect changes in prices of ordinary shares.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 9 and 12]

47A

For share options and other share‑based payment arrangements to which IFRS 2 Share‑based Payment applies, [Refer:IFRS 2 paragraphs 2⁠–⁠6] the issue price referred to in paragraph 46 and the exercise price referred to in paragraph 47 shall include the fair value (measured in accordance with IFRS 2) of any goods or services to be supplied to the entity in the future under the share option or other share‑based payment arrangement.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 5A]

48

Employee share options with fixed or determinable terms and non‑vested ordinary shares are treated as options in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, even though they may be contingent on vesting. They are treated as outstanding on the grant date. Performance‑based employee share options are treated as contingently issuable shares [Refer:paragraphs 52⁠–⁠57] because their issue is contingent upon satisfying specified conditions in addition to the passage of time.

Convertible instruments

49

The dilutive effect of convertible instruments shall be reflected in diluted earnings per share in accordance with paragraphs 33 and 36.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 6, 9 and 12]

50

Convertible preference shares are antidilutive whenever the amount of the dividend on such shares declared in or accumulated for the current period per ordinary share obtainable on conversion exceeds basic earnings per share. Similarly, convertible debt is antidilutive whenever its interest (net of tax and other changes in income or expense) per ordinary share obtainable on conversion exceeds basic earnings per share.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, examples 9 and 12]

51

The redemption or induced conversion of convertible preference shares may affect only a portion of the previously outstanding convertible preference shares. In such cases, any excess consideration referred to in paragraph 17 is attributed to those shares that are redeemed or converted for the purpose of determining whether the remaining outstanding preference shares are dilutive. The shares redeemed or converted are considered separately from those shares that are not redeemed or converted.

Contingently issuable shares

52

As in the calculation of basic earnings per share, contingently issuable ordinary shares are treated as outstanding and included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share if the conditions are satisfied (ie the events have occurred). Contingently issuable shares are included from the beginning of the period (or from the date of the contingent share agreement, if later). If the conditions are not satisfied, the number of contingently issuable shares included in the diluted earnings per share calculation is based on the number of shares that would be issuable if the end of the period were the end of the contingency period. Restatement is not permitted if the conditions are not met when the contingency period expires.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 7]

53

If attainment or maintenance of a specified amount of earnings for a period is the condition for contingent issue and if that amount has been attained at the end of the reporting period but must be maintained beyond the end of the reporting period for an additional period, then the additional ordinary shares are treated as outstanding, if the effect is dilutive, when calculating diluted earnings per share. In that case, the calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the number of ordinary shares that would be issued if the amount of earnings at the end of the reporting period were the amount of earnings at the end of the contingency period. Because earnings may change in a future period, the calculation of basic earnings per share does not include such contingently issuable ordinary shares until the end of the contingency period because not all necessary conditions have been satisfied.

54

The number of ordinary shares contingently issuable may depend on the future market price of the ordinary shares. In that case, if the effect is dilutive, the calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the number of ordinary shares that would be issued if the market price at the end of the reporting period were the market price at the end of the contingency period. If the condition is based on an average of market prices over a period of time that extends beyond the end of the reporting period, the average for the period of time that has lapsed is used. Because the market price may change in a future period, the calculation of basic earnings per share does not include such contingently issuable ordinary shares until the end of the contingency period because not all necessary conditions have been satisfied.

55

The number of ordinary shares contingently issuable may depend on future earnings and future prices of the ordinary shares. In such cases, the number of ordinary shares included in the diluted earnings per share calculation is based on both conditions (ie earnings to date and the current market price at the end of the reporting period). Contingently issuable ordinary shares are not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation unless both conditions are met.

56

In other cases, the number of ordinary shares contingently issuable depends on a condition other than earnings or market price (for example, the opening of a specific number of retail stores). In such cases, assuming that the present status of the condition remains unchanged until the end of the contingency period, the contingently issuable ordinary shares are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share according to the status at the end of the reporting period.

57

Contingently issuable potential ordinary shares (other than those covered by a contingent share agreement, such as contingently issuable convertible instruments) are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as follows:

(a)

an entity determines whether the potential ordinary shares may be assumed to be issuable on the basis of the conditions specified for their issue in accordance with the contingent ordinary share provisions in paragraphs 52⁠–⁠56; and

(b)

if those potential ordinary shares should be reflected in diluted earnings per share, an entity determines their impact on the calculation of diluted earnings per share by following the provisions for options and warrants in paragraphs 45⁠–⁠48, the provisions for convertible instruments in paragraphs 49⁠–⁠51, the provisions for contracts that may be settled in ordinary shares or cash in paragraphs 58⁠–⁠61, or other provisions, as appropriate.

However, exercise or conversion is not assumed for the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share unless exercise or conversion of similar outstanding potential ordinary shares that are not contingently issuable is assumed.

Contracts that may be settled in ordinary shares or cash

58

When an entity has issued a contract that may be settled in ordinary shares or cash at the entity’s option, the entity shall presume that the contract will be settled in ordinary shares, and the resulting potential ordinary shares shall be included in diluted earnings per share if the effect is dilutive.

[Refer:

Basis for Conclusions paragraphs BC7⁠–⁠BC9

Illustrative Examples, example 8]

59

When such a contract is presented for accounting purposes as an asset or a liability, or has an equity component and a liability component, [Refer:IAS 32] the entity shall adjust the numerator for any changes in profit or loss that would have resulted during the period if the contract had been classified wholly as an equity instrument. That adjustment is similar to the adjustments required in paragraph 33.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 8]

60

For contracts that may be settled in ordinary shares or cash at the holder’s option, the more dilutive of cash settlement and share settlement shall be used in calculating diluted earnings per share.

61

An example of a contract that may be settled in ordinary shares or cash is a debt instrument that, on maturity, gives the entity the unrestricted right to settle the principal amount in cash or in its own ordinary shares. Another example is a written put option that gives the holder a choice of settling in ordinary shares or cash.

Purchased options

62

Contracts such as purchased put options and purchased call options (ie options held by the entity on its own ordinary shares) are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because including them would be antidilutive. The put option would be exercised only if the exercise price were higher than the market price and the call option would be exercised only if the exercise price were lower than the market price.

Written put options

63

Contracts that require the entity to repurchase its own shares, such as written put options and forward purchase contracts, are reflected in the calculation of diluted earnings per share if the effect is dilutive. If these contracts are ‘in the money’ during the period (ie the exercise or settlement price is above the average market price for that period [Refer:paragraphs A4 and A5]), the potential dilutive effect on earnings per share shall be calculated as follows:

(a)

it shall be assumed that at the beginning of the period sufficient ordinary shares will be issued (at the average market price during the period) to raise proceeds to satisfy the contract;

(b)

it shall be assumed that the proceeds from the issue are used to satisfy the contract (ie to buy back ordinary shares); and

(c)

the incremental ordinary shares (the difference between the number of ordinary shares assumed issued and the number of ordinary shares received from satisfying the contract) shall be included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

[Refer:paragraph A10]

Retrospective adjustments

64

If the number of ordinary or potential ordinary shares outstanding increases as a result of a capitalisation, bonus issue or share split, or decreases as a result of a reverse share split, the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented shall be adjusted retrospectively. If these changes occur after the reporting period but before the financial statements are authorised for issue, [Refer:IAS 10 paragraphs 4⁠–⁠6] the per share calculations for those and any prior period financial statements presented shall be based on the new number of shares. The fact that per share calculations reflect such changes in the number of shares shall be disclosed. In addition, basic and diluted earnings per share of all periods presented shall be adjusted for the effects of errors [Refer:IAS 8 paragraphs 41⁠–⁠48] and adjustments resulting from changes in accounting policies accounted for retrospectively [Refer:IAS 8 paragraphs 19⁠–⁠27].

65

An entity does not restate diluted earnings per share of any prior period presented for changes in the assumptions used in earnings per share calculations or for the conversion of potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

Presentation

66

An entity shall present in the statement of comprehensive income basic and diluted earnings per share for profit or loss from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the parent entity and for profit or loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the parent entity for the period for each class of ordinary shares [Refer:paragraph 6] that has a different right to share in profit for the period. An entity shall present basic and diluted earnings per share with equal prominence for all periods presented.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 12]
Basic earnings (loss) per share Disclosure Per share IAS 33.67 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.67 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Classes of ordinary shares [axis] Disclosure Axis310000, 320000, 838000, 990000
Diluted earnings (loss) per share Disclosure Per share IAS 33.67 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.67 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Earnings per share [table] Disclosure Table310000, 320000, 838000
Earnings per share [text block] Disclosure Text block310000, 320000, 838000
Ordinary shares [member] Disclosure Member IAS 1.79 a Common practice 310000, 320000, 610000, 838000, 861200, 990000

67

Earnings per share is presented for every period for which a statement of comprehensive income is presented. If diluted earnings per share is reported for at least one period, it shall be reported for all periods presented, even if it equals basic earnings per share. If basic and diluted earnings per share are equal, dual presentation can be accomplished in one line in the statement of comprehensive income.

Basic earnings (loss) per share Disclosure Per share IAS 33.66 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.66 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, including net movement in regulatory deferral account balances and net movement in related deferred tax Disclosure Per share IFRS 14.26 Disclosure 824500
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.68 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations, including net movement in regulatory deferral account balances and net movement in related deferred tax Disclosure Per share IFRS 14.26 Disclosure 824500
Basic earnings (loss) per share, including net movement in regulatory deferral account balances and net movement in related deferred tax Disclosure Per share IFRS 14.26 Disclosure 824500
Diluted earnings (loss) per share Disclosure Per share IAS 33.66 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.66 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, including net movement in regulatory deferral account balances and net movement in related deferred tax Disclosure Per share IFRS 14.26 Disclosure 824500
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.68 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations, including net movement in regulatory deferral account balances and net movement in related deferred tax Disclosure Per share IFRS 14.26 Disclosure 824500
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, including net movement in regulatory deferral account balances and net movement in related deferred tax Disclosure Per share IFRS 14.26 Disclosure 824500

67A

If an entity presents items of profit or loss in a separate statement as described in paragraph 10A of IAS 1 (as amended in 2011), it presents basic and diluted earnings per share, as required in paragraphs 66 and 67, in that separate statement.

68

An entity that reports a discontinued operation [Refer:IFRS 5 Appendix A (definition of a discontinued operation) and paragraphs 31 and 32] shall disclose the basic and diluted amounts per share for the discontinued operation either in the statement of comprehensive income or in the notes.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 12]
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.67 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations Disclosure Per share IAS 33.67 Disclosure 310000, 320000, 838000

68A

If an entity presents items of profit or loss in a separate statement as described in paragraph 10A of IAS 1 (as amended in 2011), it presents basic and diluted earnings per share for the discontinued operation, as required in paragraph 68, in that separate statement or in the notes.

69

An entity shall present basic and diluted earnings per share, even if the amounts are negative (ie a loss per share).

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 12]

Disclosure

Disclosure of earnings per share [text block] Disclosure Text block800500, 838000

70

An entity shall disclose the following:

(a)

the amounts used as the numerators in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share, and a reconciliation of those amounts to profit or loss attributable to the parent entity for the period. The reconciliation shall include the individual effect of each class of instruments that affects earnings per share.

Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent to numerator used in calculating basic earnings per share Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Debit 838000
Increase (decrease) to profit (loss) to reflect dilutive effect resulting from assumed conversion of potential ordinary shares Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from continuing operations attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent entity, used in calculating basic earnings per share Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from continuing operations attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent entity, used in calculating diluted earnings per share Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent entity, used in calculating basic earnings per share Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent entity, used in calculating diluted earnings per share Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss), attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent entity, used in calculating basic earnings per share Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss), attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent entity, used in calculating diluted earnings per share Disclosure MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Adjustment to profit (loss) for preference share dividends Example MonetaryDuration, Debit IAS 33 - Example 12 Calculation and presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share (comprehensive example) Example 838000
Adjustments to profit (loss) for interest and dividends on equity instruments, other than preference shares and participating equity instruments Common practice MonetaryDuration, Debit 838000
Profit (loss) attributable to participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares, used in calculating basic earnings (loss) per instrument Common practice MonetaryDuration IAS 33.A14 Common practice 838000

(b)

the weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share, and a reconciliation of these denominators to each other. The reconciliation shall include the individual effect of each class of instruments that affects earnings per share.

Dilutive effect of convertible instruments on weighted average number of ordinary shares Common practice Shares838000
Dilutive effect of other instruments on weighted average number of ordinary shares Common practice Shares838000
Dilutive effect of restricted share units on weighted average number of ordinary shares Common practice Shares838000
Dilutive effect of share options on weighted average number of ordinary shares Common practice Shares838000
Dilutive effect of warrants on weighted average number of ordinary shares Common practice Shares838000
Dilutive effect of all instruments on weighted average number of ordinary shares Disclosure Shares838000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share Disclosure Shares838000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share Disclosure Shares838000
Dilutive effect of contingently issuable shares on weighted average number of ordinary shares Example Shares838000

(c)

instruments (including contingently issuable shares) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, but were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive for the period(s) presented.

Contingently issuable shares [member] Example Member838000
Convertible instruments [member] Common practice Member838000
Disclosure of instruments with potential future dilutive effect not included in calculation of diluted earnings per share [table] Common practice Table838000
Number of potential ordinary shares that are antidilutive in period presented Common practice Shares838000
Other antidilutive instruments [member] Common practice Member838000
Restricted share units [member] Common practice Member838000
Share options [member] Common practice Member838000
Warrants [member] Common practice Member838000
Antidilutive instruments [member] Disclosure Member838000, 990000
Disclosure of instruments with potential future dilutive effect not included in calculation of diluted earnings per share [text block] Disclosure Text block838000
Number of instruments that are antidilutive in period presented Disclosure Decimal838000
Types of antidilutive instruments [axis] Disclosure Axis838000, 990000

(d)

a description of ordinary share transactions or potential ordinary share transactions, other than those accounted for in accordance with paragraph 64, that occur after the reporting period and that would have changed significantly the number of ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares outstanding at the end of the period if those transactions had occurred before the end of the reporting period.

Description of transactions after reporting period that significantly change number of ordinary shares outstanding Disclosure Text838000
Description of transactions after reporting period that significantly change number of potential ordinary shares outstanding Disclosure Text838000

71

Examples of transactions in paragraph 70(d) include:

(a)

an issue of shares for cash;

(b)

an issue of shares when the proceeds are used to repay debt or preference shares outstanding at the end of the reporting period;

(c)

the redemption of ordinary shares outstanding;

(d)

the conversion or exercise of potential ordinary shares outstanding at the end of the reporting period into ordinary shares;

(e)

an issue of options, warrants, or convertible instruments; and

(f)

the achievement of conditions that would result in the issue of contingently issuable shares.

Earnings per share amounts are not adjusted for such transactions occurring after the reporting period because such transactions do not affect the amount of capital used to produce profit or loss for the period.

72

Financial instruments and other contracts generating potential ordinary shares may incorporate terms and conditions that affect the measurement of basic and diluted earnings per share. These terms and conditions may determine whether any potential ordinary shares are dilutive and, if so, the effect on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and any consequent adjustments to profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders. The disclosure of the terms and conditions of such financial instruments and other contracts is encouraged, if not otherwise required (see IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures).

73

If an entity discloses, in addition to basic and diluted earnings per share, amounts per share using a reported component of the statement of comprehensive income other than one required by this Standard, such amounts shall be calculated using the weighted average number of ordinary shares determined in accordance with this Standard. Basic and diluted amounts per share relating to such a component shall be disclosed with equal prominence and presented in the notes. An entity shall indicate the basis on which the numerator(s) is (are) determined, including whether amounts per share are before tax or after tax. If a component of the statement of comprehensive income is used that is not reported as a line item in the statement of comprehensive income, a reconciliation shall be provided between the component used and a line item that is reported in the statement of comprehensive income.

73A

Paragraph 73 applies also to an entity that discloses, in addition to basic and diluted earnings per share, amounts per share using a reported item of profit or loss, other than one required by this Standard.

Effective date

74

An entity shall apply this Standard for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005. Earlier application is encouraged. If an entity applies the Standard for a period beginning before 1 January 2005, it shall disclose that fact.

74A

IAS 1 (as revised in 2007) amended the terminology used throughout IFRSs. In addition it added paragraphs 4A, 67A, 68A and 73A. An entity shall apply those amendments for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. If an entity applies IAS 1 (revised 2007) for an earlier period, the amendments shall be applied for that earlier period.

74B

IFRS 10 and IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, issued in May 2011, amended paragraphs 4, 40 and A11. An entity shall apply those amendments when it applies IFRS 10 and IFRS 11.

74C

IFRS 13, issued in May 2011, amended paragraphs 8, 47A and A2. An entity shall apply those amendments when it applies IFRS 13.

74D

Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income (Amendments to IAS 1), issued in June 2011, amended paragraphs 4A, 67A, 68A and 73A. An entity shall apply those amendments when it applies IAS 1 as amended in June 2011.

74E

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, as issued in July 2014, amended paragraph 34. An entity shall apply that amendment when it applies IFRS 9.

Withdrawal of other pronouncements

75

This Standard supersedes IAS 33 Earnings Per Share (issued in 1997).

76

This Standard supersedes SIC‑24 Earnings Per Share—Financial Instruments and Other Contracts that May Be Settled in Shares.

Appendices

Appendix AApplication guidance

This appendix is an integral part of the Standard.

Profit or loss attributable to the parent entity

A1

For the purpose of calculating earnings per share based on the consolidated financial statements, profit or loss attributable to the parent entity refers to profit or loss of the consolidated entity after adjusting for non‑controlling interests.

[Refer:paragraph 12]

Rights issues

A2

The issue of ordinary shares at the time of exercise or conversion of potential ordinary shares does not usually give rise to a bonus element. This is because the potential ordinary shares are usually issued for fair value, resulting in a proportionate change in the resources available to the entity. In a rights issue, however, the exercise price is often less than the fair value of the shares. Therefore, as noted in paragraph 27(b), such a rights issue includes a bonus element. If a rights issue is offered to all existing shareholders, the number of ordinary shares to be used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods before the rights issue is the number of ordinary shares outstanding before the issue, multiplied by the following factor:

Fair value per share immediately before the exercise of rights
Theoretical ex-rights fair value per share

The theoretical ex‑rights fair value per share is calculated by adding the aggregate fair value of the shares immediately before the exercise of the rights to the proceeds from the exercise of the rights, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding after the exercise of the rights. Where the rights are to be publicly traded separately from the shares before the exercise date, fair value is measured at the close of the last day on which the shares are traded together with the rights.

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 4]

Control number

A3

To illustrate the application of the control number notion described in paragraphs 42 and 43, assume that an entity has profit from continuing operations attributable to the parent entity of CU4,800,1 a loss from discontinued operations [Refer:IFRS 5 paragraph 33(a)] attributable to the parent entity of (CU7,200), a loss attributable to the parent entity of (CU2,400), and 2,000 ordinary shares and 400 potential ordinary shares outstanding. The entity’s basic earnings per share is CU2.40 for continuing operations, (CU3.60) for discontinued operations and (CU1.20) for the loss. The 400 potential ordinary shares are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because the resulting CU2.00 earnings per share for continuing operations is dilutive, assuming no profit or loss impact of those 400 potential ordinary shares. Because profit from continuing operations attributable to the parent entity is the control number, the entity also includes those 400 potential ordinary shares in the calculation of the other earnings per share amounts, even though the resulting earnings per share amounts are antidilutive to their comparable basic earnings per share amounts, ie the loss per share is less [(CU3.00) per share for the loss from discontinued operations and (CU1.00) per share for the loss].

Average market price of ordinary shares

A4

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the average market price of ordinary shares assumed to be issued is calculated on the basis of the average market price of the ordinary shares during the period. Theoretically, every market transaction for an entity’s ordinary shares could be included in the determination of the average market price. As a practical matter, however, a simple average of weekly or monthly prices is usually adequate.

A5

Generally, closing market prices are adequate for calculating the average market price. When prices fluctuate widely, however, an average of the high and low prices usually produces a more representative price. The method used to calculate the average market price is used consistently unless it is no longer representative because of changed conditions. For example, an entity that uses closing market prices to calculate the average market price for several years of relatively stable prices might change to an average of high and low prices if prices start fluctuating greatly and the closing market prices no longer produce a representative average price.

Options, warrants and their equivalents

[Refer:paragraphs 45⁠–⁠48]

A6

Options or warrants to purchase convertible instruments are assumed to be exercised to purchase the convertible instrument whenever the average prices of both the convertible instrument and the ordinary shares obtainable upon conversion are above the exercise price of the options or warrants. However, exercise is not assumed unless conversion of similar outstanding convertible instruments, if any, is also assumed.

A7

Options or warrants may permit or require the tendering of debt or other instruments of the entity (or its parent or a subsidiary) in payment of all or a portion of the exercise price. In the calculation of diluted earnings per share, those options or warrants have a dilutive effect if (a) the average market price of the related ordinary shares for the period [Refer:paragraphs A4 and A5] exceeds the exercise price or (b) the selling price of the instrument to be tendered is below that at which the instrument may be tendered under the option or warrant agreement and the resulting discount establishes an effective exercise price below the market price of the ordinary shares obtainable upon exercise. In the calculation of diluted earnings per share, those options or warrants are assumed to be exercised and the debt or other instruments are assumed to be tendered. If tendering cash is more advantageous to the option or warrant holder and the contract permits tendering cash, tendering of cash is assumed. Interest (net of tax) on any debt assumed to be tendered is added back as an adjustment to the numerator.

A8

Similar treatment is given to preference shares that have similar provisions or to other instruments that have conversion options that permit the investor to pay cash for a more favourable conversion rate.

A9

The underlying terms of certain options or warrants may require the proceeds received from the exercise of those instruments to be applied to redeem debt or other instruments of the entity (or its parent or a subsidiary). In the calculation of diluted earnings per share, those options or warrants are assumed to be exercised and the proceeds applied to purchase the debt at its average market price rather than to purchase ordinary shares. However, the excess proceeds received from the assumed exercise over the amount used for the assumed purchase of debt are considered (ie assumed to be used to buy back ordinary shares) in the diluted earnings per share calculation. Interest (net of tax) on any debt assumed to be purchased is added back as an adjustment to the numerator.

Written put options

A10

To illustrate the application of paragraph 63, assume that an entity has outstanding 120 written put options on its ordinary shares with an exercise price of CU35. The average market price of its ordinary shares for the period is CU28. In calculating diluted earnings per share, the entity assumes that it issued 150 shares at CU28 per share at the beginning of the period to satisfy its put obligation of CU4,200. The difference between the 150 ordinary shares issued and the 120 ordinary shares received from satisfying the put option (30 incremental ordinary shares) is added to the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share.

Instruments of subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 10]

A11

Potential ordinary shares of a subsidiary, joint venture or associate convertible into either ordinary shares of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate, or ordinary shares of the parent or investors with joint control of, or significant influence (the reporting entity) over, the investee are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as follows:

(a)

instruments issued by a subsidiary, joint venture or associate that enable their holders to obtain ordinary shares of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate are included in calculating the diluted earnings per share data of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate. Those earnings per share are then included in the reporting entity’s earnings per share calculations based on the reporting entity’s holding of the instruments of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate.

(b)

instruments of a subsidiary, joint venture or associate that are convertible into the reporting entity’s ordinary shares are considered among the potential ordinary shares of the reporting entity for the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share. Likewise, options or warrants issued by a subsidiary, joint venture or associate to purchase ordinary shares of the reporting entity are considered among the potential ordinary shares of the reporting entity in the calculation of consolidated diluted earnings per share.

A12

For the purpose of determining the earnings per share effect of instruments issued by a reporting entity that are convertible into ordinary shares of a subsidiary, joint venture or associate, the instruments are assumed to be converted and the numerator (profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity) adjusted as necessary in accordance with paragraph 33. In addition to those adjustments, the numerator is adjusted for any change in the profit or loss recorded by the reporting entity (such as dividend income or equity method income) that is attributable to the increase in the number of ordinary shares of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate outstanding as a result of the assumed conversion. The denominator of the diluted earnings per share calculation is not affected because the number of ordinary shares of the reporting entity outstanding would not change upon assumed conversion.

Participating equity instruments and two‑class ordinary shares

[Refer:Illustrative Examples, example 11]

A13

The equity of some entities includes:

(a)

instruments that participate in dividends with ordinary shares according to a predetermined formula (for example, two for one) with, at times, an upper limit on the extent of participation (for example, up to, but not beyond, a specified amount per share).

(b)

a class of ordinary shares with a different dividend rate from that of another class of ordinary shares but without prior or senior rights.

A14

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, conversion is assumed for those instruments described in paragraph A13 that are convertible into ordinary shares if the effect is dilutive. For those instruments that are not convertible into a class of ordinary shares, [Refer:paragraph 6] profit or loss for the period is allocated to the different classes of shares and participating equity instruments in accordance with their dividend rights or other rights to participate in undistributed earnings. To calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:E1

(a)

profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity is adjusted (a profit reduced and a loss increased) by the amount of dividends declared in the period for each class of shares and by the contractual amount of dividends (or interest on participating bonds) that must be paid for the period (for example, unpaid cumulative dividends).

(b)

the remaining profit or loss is allocated to ordinary shares and participating equity instruments to the extent that each instrument shares in earnings as if all of the profit or loss for the period had been distributed. The total profit or loss allocated to each class of equity instrument is determined by adding together the amount allocated for dividends and the amount allocated for a participation feature.

(c)

the total amount of profit or loss allocated to each class of equity instrument is divided by the number of outstanding instruments to which the earnings are allocated to determine the earnings per share for the instrument.

For the calculation of diluted earnings per share, all potential ordinary shares assumed to have been issued are included in outstanding ordinary shares.

Basic earnings (loss) per instrument from continuing operations, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Per share838000
Basic earnings (loss) per instrument from discontinued operations, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Per share838000
Basic earnings (loss) per instrument, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Per share838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per instrument from continuing operations, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Per share838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per instrument from discontinued operations, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Per share838000
Diluted earnings (loss) per instrument, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Per share838000
Profit (loss) attributable to participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares, used in calculating basic earnings (loss) per instrument Common practice MonetaryDuration IAS 33.70 a Common practice 838000
Profit (loss) attributable to participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares, used in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per instrument Common practice MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from continuing operations attributable to participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares, used in calculating basic earnings (loss) per instrument Common practice MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from continuing operations attributable to participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares, used in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per instrument Common practice MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares, used in calculating basic earnings (loss) per instrument Common practice MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares, used in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per instrument Common practice MonetaryDuration, Credit 838000
Weighted average number of instruments used in calculating basic earnings (loss) per instrument, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Shares838000
Weighted average number of instruments used in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per instrument, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares Common practice Shares838000
E1

[IFRIC® Update, June 2017, Agenda Decision, ‘IAS 33 Earnings per Share—Tax arising from payments on participating equity instruments’

The Committee received a request to clarify how an entity determines profit attributable to ordinary shareholders when calculating basic earnings per share (EPS). In the fact pattern described in the submission:

a.

the entity has two classes of equity instruments—ordinary shares and participating equity instruments. Participating equity holders participate in dividends together with ordinary shareholders according to a predetermined formula.

b.

applying IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation, the entity classifies the participating equity instruments as equity. Dividends are paid to participating equity holders only when they are paid to ordinary shareholders.

c.

the dividends on participating equity instruments are deductible for tax purposes. Accordingly, such payments reduce taxable income and thus reduce income taxes payable to the taxation authorities (‘tax benefit’).

The submitter asked whether, in determining profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (ie the numerator) in the basic EPS calculation, the entity reflects the tax benefit that would arise from the hypothetical distribution of profit to participating equity holders.

Paragraph A14 of IAS 33 requires an entity to allocate profit or loss to the different classes of shares and participating equity instruments in accordance with their dividend rights and other rights to participate in undistributed earnings. Paragraph A14 of IAS 33 also requires an entity to allocate profit or loss (after adjusting for cumulative dividends and dividends declared in the period) to ordinary shares and participating equity instruments to the extent that each instrument shares in earnings as if all of the profit or loss for the period had been distributed (ie the hypothetical distribution).

The Committee concluded that, when calculating basic EPS in the fact pattern described in the submission, the entity adjusts profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for the portion of any tax benefit attributable to those ordinary shareholders. This is because the tax benefit is a direct consequence of the hypothetical distribution of profit to the participating equity holders required by paragraph A14 of IAS 33. The entity applies this accounting treatment regardless of whether it recognises the tax benefit in equity or in profit or loss.

The Committee observed that this treatment is also consistent with the objective of basic EPS outlined in paragraph 11 of IAS 33—namely, to provide a measure of the interests of each ordinary share in the performance of the entity over the reporting period. 

The Committee concluded that the principles and requirements in IAS 33 provide an adequate basis for an entity to calculate basic EPS in the fact pattern described in the submission. Consequently, the Committee decided not to add this matter to its standard-setting agenda.

The IFRS Interpretations Committee published an example as educational material to accompany the agenda decision. [Refer: IAS 33 Supporting Material (see Part B)]]

Partly paid shares

A15

Where ordinary shares are issued but not fully paid, they are treated in the calculation of basic earnings per share as a fraction of an ordinary share to the extent that they were entitled to participate in dividends during the period relative to a fully paid ordinary share.

A16

To the extent that partly paid shares are not entitled to participate in dividends during the period they are treated as the equivalent of warrants or options in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. The unpaid balance is assumed to represent proceeds used to purchase ordinary shares. The number of shares included in diluted earnings per share is the difference between the number of shares subscribed and the number of shares assumed to be purchased.

Appendix BAmendments to other pronouncements

The amendments in this appendix shall be applied for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005. If an entity applies this Standard for an earlier period, these amendments shall be applied for that earlier period.

* * * * *

The amendments contained in this appendix when this Standard was revised in 2003 have been incorporated into the relevant pronouncements published in this volume.

Board Approvals

Approval by the Board of IAS 33 issued in December 2003

International Accounting Standard 33 Earnings per Share (as revised in 2003) was approved for issue by the fourteen members of the International Accounting Standards Board.

Sir David TweedieChairman
Thomas E JonesVice‑Chairman
Mary E Barth
Hans‑Georg Bruns
Anthony T Cope
Robert P Garnett
Gilbert Gélard
James J Leisenring
Warren J McGregor
Patricia L O’Malley
Harry K Schmid
John T Smith
Geoffrey Whittington
Tatsumi Yamada

Footnotes

1

In this guidance, monetary amounts are denominated in ‘currency units (CU)’. (back)