Net income per common share attributable to Microchip Technology Stockholders (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Year ended March 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Net income attributable to Microchip Technology	$	324,132	$	369,009	$	395,281
Weighted average common shares outstanding	203,384		200,937		198,291
Dilutive effect of stock options and RSUs	3,350		3,642		3,910
Dilutive effect of 2037 junior subordinated convertible debentures	10,654		18,982		15,429
Weighted average common and potential common shares outstanding	217,388		223,561		217,630
Basic net income per common share attributable to Microchip Technology stockholders	$	1.59	$	1.84	$	1.99
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Microchip Technology stockholders	$	1.49	$	1.65	$	1.82