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EARNINGS PER SHARE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE
13.
EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share ("EPS") are calculated with reference to the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.  Treasury shares are not included in the calculation.  The computation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, assumes the conversion of potentially dilutive instruments.

The components of the numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:

(in thousands of $)
2014

 
2013

 
2012

Net (loss) income attributable to Golar LNG Ltd stockholders – basic
(43,121
)
 
135,713

 
971,303

Add: Interest expense on convertible bonds
—

 
—

 
11,358

Net (loss) income attributable to Golar LNG Ltd stockholders - diluted
(43,121
)
 
135,713

 
982,661


The components of the denominator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:

(in thousands)
2014

 
2013

 
2012

Basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
87,013

 
80,530

 
80,324

 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share:
 

 
 

 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
87,013

 
80,530

 
80,324

Effect of dilutive share options
—

 
381

 
380

Effect of dilutive convertible bonds
—

 
4,545

 
3,539

Common stock and common stock equivalents
87,013

 
85,456

 
84,243


(Loss) earnings per share are as follows:

 
2014

 
2013

 
2012

Basic
$
(0.50
)
 
$
1.69

 
$
12.09

Diluted
$
(0.50
)
 
$
1.59

 
$
11.66