Years Ended December 31,

($ in millions, except per share amounts; shares in thousands)

2019

2018

2017

Net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation

$

566

$

454

$

374

Basic weighted average common shares

331,102

344,796

350,269

Effect of dilutive securities

9,019

7,525

6,716

Weighted average shares applicable to diluted earnings per share

340,121

352,321

356,985

Per basic share

$

1.71

$

1.32

$

1.07

Per diluted share

$

1.66

$

1.29

$

1.05