EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the years ended December 31 were as follows:


Basic Earnings Per Common Share Computation
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2019		2018		2017

Net income (loss) attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$	262.9	$	(1,011.0)	$	(1,550.0)

Weighted average common shares outstanding	223.1		224.3		229.4

Earnings (loss) per common share - basic	$	1.18	$	(4.51)	$	(6.76)

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Computation
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2019		2018		2017

Net income (loss) attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$	262.9	$	(1,011.0)	$	(1,550.0)

Weighted average common shares outstanding	223.1		224.3		229.4
Incremental weighted average shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options from stock-based compensation awards	1.3		—		—
Total weighted average diluted shares outstanding	224.4		224.3		229.4

Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted	$	1.17	$	(4.51)	$	(6.76)

The calculation of weighted average diluted shares outstanding excludes stock options and RSUs of 3.1 million, 5.1 million and 4.3 million shares of common stock that were outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share since their effect would be antidilutive.