How to calculate fully diluted shares outstanding?

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How to calculate fully diluted shares outstanding?

Fully diluted shares outstanding is calculated by adding any share equivalents in case of all available convertible instruments are converted into common stock.

The convertible instruments include in-the-money (the term in the money means the exercise price of the stock is lower than the share price so it is exercisable) options/warrants and other convertible securities such as convertible preferred stock and convertible debt.

- To find the information you need, Look at the the income statement and equity notes (most recent annual report/10K; can try quarterly/10Q but chances are low).

- To calculate the in the money options/warrants, use the treasury stock method

- To calculate other convertable securities such as preferred shares, convertable debt, use the if converted method

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