Earnings Per Share (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basic earnings per share were calculated using net earnings and the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the respective period. Diluted earnings per share were calculated using net earnings and the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock outstanding during the respective period. Potentially dilutive common stock consisted of stock options and the premium over the conversion price on Roper's senior subordinated convertible notes based upon the trading price of Roper's common stock. The effects of potential common stock were determined using the treasury stock method. Weighted average shares outstanding are as shown below (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013	2012
Basic shares outstanding	98,876	97,039
Effect of potential common stock
Common stock awards	892	1,140
Senior subordinated convertible notes	218	1,128
Diluted shares outstanding	99,986	99,307

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for computing basic and diluted earnings or loss per share for each class of common stock and participating security. Addresses all significant policy factors, including any antidilutive items that have been excluded from the computation and takes into account stock dividends, splits and reverse splits that occur after the balance sheet date of the latest reporting period but before the issuance of the financial statements.

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