NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO HEICO SHAREHOLDERS

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2018

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NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO HEICO SHAREHOLDERS

The computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Year ended October 31,
	2018		2017		2016
Numerator:
Net income attributable to HEICO		$259,233		$185,985		$156,192
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	132,543		131,703		130,948
Effect of dilutive stock options	4,153		3,885		2,197
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	136,696		135,588		133,145
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic		$1.96		$1.41		$1.19
Diluted		$1.90		$1.37		$1.17
Anti-dilutive stock options excluded	512		799		1,133