Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Basic and diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock outstanding during the period. Potential common stock, for purposes of determining diluted earnings per share, includes the effects of dilutive RSUs, stock options, and equity units. The effect of such potential common stock is computed using the treasury stock method for RSUs and stock options, and is computed using the if-converted method for equity units.

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for income from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, where income represents the numerator and weighted average shares represent the denominator.


Three Months Ended September 30,	2021					2020
(in millions, except per share data)	Income		Shares	$ per Share		Loss		Shares	$ per Share

BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders	$	343	667	$	0.52	$	(333)	665	$	(0.50)
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES

Stock options	—		1	—		—		—	—
Restricted stock units	—		2	(0.01)		—		—	—
Equity units	1		40	(0.03)		—		—	—
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE	$	344	710	$	0.48	$	(333)	665	$	(0.50)


Nine Months Ended September 30,	2021					2020
(in millions, except per share data)	Income		Shares	$ per Share		Loss		Shares	$ per Share

BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders	$	219	666	$	0.32	$	(275)	665	$	(0.41)
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES

Stock options	—		1	—		—		—	—
Restricted stock units	—		3	—		—		—	—
Equity units	1		30	(0.01)		—		—	—
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE	$	220	700	$	0.31	$	(275)	665	$	(0.41)

The calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded 1 million outstanding stock awards for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which would be anti-dilutive. These stock awards could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded 6 million outstanding stock awards because their impact would be anti-dilutive given the loss from continuing operations. These stock awards could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. Had the Company generated income, 3 million potential shares of common stock related to the stock awards would have been included in diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

As described in Note 12—Equity, the Company issued $1,043 million in Equity Units in March 2021, consisting of $1,043 million of Series A Preferred Stock and the 2024 Purchase Contracts. Prior to February 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted at the option of the holder only in connection with a fundamental change. On and after February 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted freely at the option of the holder. Upon conversion, the Company will deliver to the holder with respect to each share of Series A Preferred Stock being converted (i) a share of our Series B Preferred Stock, or, solely with respect to conversions in connection with a redemption, cash and (ii) shares of our common stock, if any, in respect of any conversion value in excess of the liquidation preference of the preferred stock being converted. The conversion rate is initially 31.5428 shares of common stock per one share of Series A Preferred Stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $31.70 per share of common stock. The Series A Preferred Stock and the 2024 Purchase Contracts are being accounted for as one unit. In calculating diluted EPS, the Company has applied the if-converted method.