EARNINGS PER SHARE

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 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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, there were no antidilutive share awards excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.

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



Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	September 30, 2017		September 30, 2016		September 30, 2017		September 30, 2016
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders	$	260.4	$	265.3	$	750.6	$	713.1
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	317,393,029		317,787,836		317,415,848		317,696,823
Dilutive Effect	556,367		789,243		591,194		814,786
Diluted	317,949,396		318,577,079		318,007,042		318,511,609
Basic and Diluted EPS	$	0.82	$	0.83	$	2.36	$	2.24