EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of stock awards.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company's stockholders (in thousands, except per share data):



	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2019		March 30, 2018		March 29, 2019		March 30, 2018
Earnings:
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$	29,353	$	27,569	$	280,037	$	319,853
Shares:
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	246,217		245,648		246,540		245,366
Effect of dilutive securities	4,130		6,837		4,815		7,014
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	250,347		252,485		251,355		252,380

Basic Earnings Per Share:
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$	0.12	$	0.11	$	1.14	$	1.30
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders	$	0.12	$	0.11	$	1.11	$	1.27

Share-based awards to purchase 8.6 million and 1.8 million shares were outstanding for the three months ended March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share, as their effect would have been antidilutive. In addition, PSUs related to 1.7 million shares and 1.8 million shares were outstanding for the three month periods of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share, as the performance targets were not yet met.

Share-based awards to purchase 7.2 million and 1.3 million shares were outstanding for the six months ended March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share, as their effect would have been antidilutive. In addition, PSUs related to 1.7 million shares and 1.8 million shares were outstanding for the six month periods of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share, as the performance targets were not yet met.