Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2017

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

The shares used in the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per common share are reconciled as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	February 28, 2017		February 29, 2016		February 28, 2017		February 29, 2016
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding ⁽¹⁾		29,130		29,098		29,113		29,244
Dilutive effect of 2018 Convertible notes ⁽²⁾		3,287		3,203		3,276		3,190
Dilutive effect of 2024 Convertible notes ⁽³⁾		—		n/a		—		n/a
Dilutive effect of 2026 Convertible notes ⁽⁴⁾		n/a		—		n/a		—
Dilutive effect of performance based restricted stock units ⁽⁵⁾		10		59		34		108

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		32,427		32,360		32,423		32,542

(1)

Restricted stock grants and restricted stock units, including some grants subject to certain performance criteria, are included in weighted average basic common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

(2)

The dilutive effect of the 2018 Convertible notes was included as they were considered dilutive under the “if converted” method as further discussed below.

(3)

The 2024 Convertible notes were issued in February 2017. The dilutive effect of the 2024 Convertible notes was excluded for the three and six months ended February 28, 2017 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(4)

The 2026 Convertible notes were retired in August 2016. The dilutive effect of the 2026 Convertible notes was excluded for the three and six months ended February 29, 2016 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(5)

Restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved, are included in weighted average diluted common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

Approach to Calculate Diluted Earning per Share


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2017		February 29, 2016		February 28, 2017		February 29, 2016
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$	34,536	$	44,868	$	59,498	$	114,301
Add back:
Interest and debt issuance costs on the 2018 Convertible notes, net of tax		733		733		1,466		1,229

Earnings before interest and debt issuance costs on convertible notes	$	35,269	$	45,601	$	60,964	$	115,530

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		32,427		32,360		32,423		32,542
Diluted earnings per share ⁽¹⁾	$	1.09	$	1.41	$	1.88	$	3.55

(1)

Diluted earnings per share was calculated as follows:

Earnings before interest and debt issuance costs (net of tax) on convertible notes

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding