Net Loss Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Loss Per Share

8. Net Loss Per Share

Net loss per share was calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2019			2018
Net loss - basic and diluted	$	(102,115	)	$	(41,818	)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		91,056			89,526
Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted	$	(1.12	)	$	(0.47	)

In loss periods, basic net loss per share and diluted net loss per share are identical because the otherwise dilutive potential common shares become anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded.

Convertible debt instruments that may be settled entirely or partly in cash (such as the 2024 Notes) may, in certain circumstances where the borrower has the ability and intent to settle in cash, be accounted for under the treasury stock method. We issued the 2024 Notes with a combination settlement feature, which we have the ability and intent to use upon conversion of the 2024 Notes, to settle the principal amount of debt for cash and the excess of the principal portion in shares of our common stock. As a result, of the approximately 6.8 million shares underlying the 2024 Notes, only the shares required to settle the excess of the principal portion are considered under the treasury stock method.

Shares which have been excluded from diluted per share amounts because their effect would have been anti-dilutive consisted of the following:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2019		2018
Stock options, restricted stock and convertible senior notes		8,299		8,176