Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]

The elements used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

(In millions - except per share amounts)



Years ended December 31,	2012		2011		2010
Net earnings		$3,900		$4,018		$3,307
Less: earnings available to participating securities	8		9		9
Net earnings available to common shareholders		$3,892		$4,009		$3,298
Basic
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	758.0		746.6		738.1
Less: participating securities	2.3		2.5		3.1
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	755.7		744.1		735.0
Diluted
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	758.0		746.6		738.1
Dilutive potential common shares⁽¹⁾	5.8		6.5		6.2
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	763.8		753.1		744.3
Less: participating securities	2.3		2.5		3.1
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	761.5		750.6		741.2
Net earnings per share:
Basic		$5.15		$5.39		$4.49
Diluted	5.11		5.34		4.45


⁽¹⁾	Diluted EPS includes any dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units and Performance Awards.

Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Excluded From The Computation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share

The shares included in the following table were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect was antidilutive. However, these shares may be dilutive potential common shares in the future.

(Shares in millions)



Years ended December 31,	2012	2011	2010
Stock options	23.6	21.1	14.9
Performance Awards	4.9	1.5	3.8