Clene Inc. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
Note 14. Net Loss Per Share
The computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Numerator: | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (39,400 | ) | $ | (49,504 | ) | ||
| Denominator: | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 6,954,133 | 5,246,941 | ||||||
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders – basic and diluted | $ | (5.67 | ) | $ | (9.43 | ) | ||
The following shares of potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 because they were antidilutive, out-of-the-money, or the issuance of such shares is contingent upon certain conditions that were not satisfied by the end of the period:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Convertible notes payable (see Note 8) | 1,209,289 | 86,635 | ||||||
| Common stock warrants (see Note 13) | 6,818,518 | 5,271,604 | ||||||
| Options to purchase common stock (see Note 11) | 1,944,252 | 1,092,331 | ||||||
| Unvested restricted stock awards (see Note 11) | 37,441 | 38,943 | ||||||
| Contingent earn-out shares (see Note 2) | 329,628 | 329,628 | ||||||
| Total shares excluded from diluted net loss per share | 10,339,128 | 6,819,141 | ||||||
About Earnings Per Share Disclosures
The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.
Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.