5. Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per share were computed using the following common share data (shares in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | | | September 30, | | September 30, | | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | Number of common shares outstanding at end of period | | 401.4 | | 402.8 | | 401.4 | | 402.8 | Effect of using weighted average common shares outstanding | | 0.1 | | 1.2 | | 0.1 | | 3.0 | Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | | 401.5 | | 404.0 | | 401.5 | | 405.8 | Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation awards and other contingently issuable shares | | 1.7 | | 1.9 | | 1.7 | | 1.8 | Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | | 403.2 | | 405.9 | | 403.2 | | 407.6 | Potentially issuable shares | | 4.8 | | 5.3 | | 4.8 | | 5.3 | Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding | | 1.2 | | 1.0 | | 1.3 | | 1.4 |
Refer to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for net income attributable to Waste Management, Inc.
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