Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

EARNINGS PER SHARE

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EARNINGS PER SHARE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to common shareowners
$
4,844

 
$
3,032

 
$
4,372

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares
896

 
913

 
937

Deferred compensation obligations
1

 
1

 
1

Vested portion of restricted shares
4

 
2

 
2

Denominator for basic earnings per share
901

 
916

 
940

Effect of Dilutive Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted performance units
4

 
7

 
7

Stock options
1

 
1

 
1

Denominator for diluted earnings per share
906

 
924

 
948

Basic Earnings Per Share
$
5.38

 
$
3.31

 
$
4.65

Diluted Earnings Per Share
$
5.35

 
$
3.28

 
$
4.61


Diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 exclude the effect of 0.2, 0.1 and 0.1 million shares, respectively, of common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of employee stock options because such effect would be antidilutive.