IAS 33Chapter 4Lesson 1
The weighted average number of ordinary shares
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A share enters the denominator only for the time it is in issue: the weighted average starts from the opening number, adds issues and removes buy-backs, each weighted by its duration.
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Learning objectives
- Calculate the weighted average number of ordinary shares with issues and buy-backs during the period.
- Determine the date from which shares are included.
- Treat contingently issuable shares and mandatorily convertible instruments in basic earnings.
- Place the case of partly paid shares.