Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (shares in thousands):

	Years ended December 31,
	2021		2020		2019
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders	$	297,970	$	122,923	$	163,936
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares		144,796		144,641		144,427
Outstanding phantom stock units		209		195		181
Adjusted weighted average shares - basic		145,005		144,836		144,608
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units		488		362		428
Convertible debt instruments		2		30		100
Dilutive potential common shares		490		392		528
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted		145,495		145,228		145,136
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$	2.05	$	0.85	$	1.13
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$	2.05	$	0.85	$	1.13

Weighted Average Potential Common Shares that Would have an Antidilutive Effect or have Unsatisfied Performance Conditions

Diluted earnings per share for the years presented do not reflect the following weighted average potential common shares, as the effect would be antidilutive (in thousands):

	Years ended December 31,
	2021		2020		2019
Convertible debt instruments:
Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2041		-		100		301
Convertible Senior Notes, due 2025		-		17,062		19,063
Weighted average other		279		341		315