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Dilutive Securities
Financial instruments such as stock options, convertible bonds, or warrants that, when exercised or converted, increase the total number of shares outstanding and reduce earnings per share.
What is Dilutive Securities?
Financial instruments such as stock options, convertible bonds, or warrants that, when exercised or converted, increase the total number of shares outstanding and reduce earnings per share.
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