2024

2023

Net earnings attributable to shareholders of Fairfax

3,874.9

4,381.8

Preferred share dividends

(48.6)

(49.7)

Excess of book value over consideration of preferred shares redeemed (note 16)

53.5

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Net earnings attributable to common shareholders – basic and diluted

3,879.8

4,332.1

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic

22,373,092

23,182,558

Share-based payment awards

1,790,368

1,823,558

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

24,163,460

25,006,116

Net earnings per common share – basic

$

173.41

$

186.87

Net earnings per common share – diluted

$

160.56

$

173.24