EARNINGS PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Basic EPS is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted EPS is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the potential dilutive effect of certain share-based compensation awards as if they were converted into common shares. The dilutive effect of unvested RSU and performance share awards and unexercised stock options is calculated using the treasury stock method. RSU and performance share awards are included in basic weighted average common shares outstanding as of the date that all necessary vesting conditions have been satisfied. For the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no antidilutive share awards excluded from the diluted EPS computation. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were 1,474 and 3,643 antidilutive share awards excluded from the computation of diluted EPS, respectively.

The following table sets forth the components of basic and diluted EPS:



Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	For the Years Ended December 31,
Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	2016		2015		2014
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders	$	942.3	$	878.5	$	819.5
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	317,650,180		317,336,881		316,136,748
Dilutive Effect	804,059		1,095,806		1,280,666
Diluted	318,454,239		318,432,687		317,417,414
Basic EPS	$	2.97	$	2.77	$	2.59
Diluted EPS	$	2.96	$	2.76	$	2.58