Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

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Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Note C — Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:

Year ended May 31,

In millions, except per share amounts

2020

2019

2018

Basic earnings per share:

Net income

$

1,098.1

$

1,034.4

$

994.1

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

358.5

359.2

359.0

Basic earnings per share

$

3.06

$

2.88

$

2.77

Diluted earnings per share:

Net income

$

1,098.1

$

1,034.4

$

994.1

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

358.5

359.2

359.0

Dilutive effect of common share equivalents

2.5

2.6

2.5

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

361.0

361.8

361.5

Diluted earnings per share

$

3.04

$

2.86

$

2.75

Weighted-average anti-dilutive common share equivalents

0.7

0.4

0.7

Weighted-average common share equivalents that had an anti-dilutive impact are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

In May 2019, the Company announced that its Board approved a program to repurchase up to $400.0 million of its common stock, with authorization expiring on May 31, 2022. During fiscal 2020, the Company repurchased 2.0 million shares for $171.9 million under this repurchase program. During fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, the Company repurchased 0.7 million shares for $56.9 million and 2.5 million shares for $143.1 million, respectively, under a previously authorized repurchase program. The purpose of these programs is to manage common stock dilution. All shares of common stock repurchased were retired.