NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

Our basic earnings per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders for the last three years were:


•	$0.89 in 2015,


•	$3.20 in 2014 and


•	$0.95 in 2013.

Our diluted earnings per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders for the last three years were:


•	$0.89 in 2015,


•	$3.18 in 2014 and


•	$0.95 in 2013.

This note discloses:


•	how we calculate basic and diluted net earnings per share and


•	shares excluded from dilutive effect.

HOW WE CALCULATE BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

"Basic earnings" per share is net earnings available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of our outstanding common shares, including stock equivalent units where there is no circumstance under which those shares would not be issued.

"Diluted earnings" per share is net earnings available to common shareholders divided by the sum of the:


•	weighted average number of our outstanding common shares and


•	the effect of our outstanding dilutive potential common shares.

Dilutive potential common shares may include:


•	outstanding stock options,


•	restricted stock units,


•	performance share units and


•	preference shares.

We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of our outstanding stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units. Share-based payment awards that are contingently issuable upon the achievement of specified performance or market conditions are included in our diluted earnings per share calculation in the period in which the conditions are satisfied.

We use the if-converted method to calculate the effect of our outstanding preference shares. In applying the if-converted method, conversion is not assumed for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share if the effect would be antidilutive. Preference shares are antidilutive whenever the amount of the dividend declared in or accumulated for the current period per common share obtainable on conversion exceeds diluted earnings per share exclusive of the preference shares.

Preference shares are evaluated for participation on a quarterly basis to determine whether two-class presentation is required. Preference shares are considered to be participating as of the financial reporting period end to the extent they would participate in dividends paid to common shareholders. Preference shares are not considered participating for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Under the provisions of the two-class method, basic and diluted earnings per share would be presented for both preference and common shareholders.

SHARES EXCLUDED FROM DILUTIVE EFFECT

The following shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were either antidilutive or the required performance or market conditions were not met. Some or all of these shares may be dilutive potential common shares in future periods.

We issued 13.8 million 6.375 percent Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares, Series A on June 24, 2013. We do not include these shares in our calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive. See Note 4: Acquisitions.

Potential Shares Not Included in the Computation of Diluted Earnings per Share



Shares in thousands	2015	2014	2013
Stock options	5,016	—	4,618
Performance share units	155	—	—
Preference Shares	25,307	24,988	24,865