EARNINGS PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations is computed by dividing net income from continuing operations by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is computed by dividing net income from continuing operations by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, increased to include the number of shares of common stock that would have been outstanding had potentially dilutive shares of common stock been issued. The dilutive effect of restricted stock units is reflected in diluted earnings per share by applying the treasury stock method. Basic and dilutive earnings per share from discontinued operations are computed under the same approach utilizing the same weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and dilutive shares.

There are no adjustments required to be made to net income from continuing operations for purposes of computing basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.

These financial statements are prepared on the basis that, at the date of distribution of Sylvamo common stock by International Paper to its shareholders on October 1, 2021, Sylvamo had 43,949,277 total shares of common stock outstanding. The calculation of earnings per share from continuing operations utilizes the number of shares of common stock outstanding at the date of distribution as the basis for the calculation of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for periods presented prior to the spinoff because, at that time, Sylvamo did not operate as a separate, stand-alone entity, and no shares or equity-based awards were outstanding prior to the date of distribution.

Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are calculated as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30				Nine Months Ended September 30
In millions, except per share amounts	2022		2021		2022		2021
Net income from continuing operations	$	109	$	59	$	248	$	198
Weighted average common shares outstanding	44.1		43.9		44.1		43.9
Effect of dilutive securities	0.5		—		0.4		—
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution	44.6		43.9		44.5		43.9
Earnings per share from continuing operations - basic	$	2.47	$	1.34	$	5.62	$	4.50
Earnings per share from continuing operations - diluted	$	2.44	$	1.34	$	5.58	$	4.50