12. Net Loss per Common Share

Basic net income or loss per share attributed to common stockholders is calculated by dividing the net income or loss attributed to Fortress, less the Series A Preferred dividends and subsidiary deemed dividends, by the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period, not including unvested restricted stock and other potentially dilutive securities. Diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock includes the effect, if any, from the potential exercise or conversion of securities, such as warrants, stock options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock using the treasury stock method, if dilutive. The impact of these items is anti-dilutive during periods of net loss. 

The Series A Preferred dividends included in the net loss per share calculation include dividends paid as well as dividends cumulated (but undeclared) (see Note 13). For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the effect on the net loss per share calculation from Series A Preferred dividends was $8.0 million and $8.0 million, respectively, and subsidiary deemed dividends were $0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

The following potentially dilutive securities would be excluded from the computation of net loss per common share as of the dates presented if the Company was in a net loss position:

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December 31, 

2025

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2024

Warrants to purchase Common Stock

 

13,431,502

 

14,406,201

Options to purchase Common Stock

 

 

558,896

Unvested Restricted Stock and deferred Restricted Stock

 

856,760

 

1,900,630

Unvested Restricted Stock units and deferred Restricted Stock units

 

2,984,988

 

2,513,830

Total Potentially Dilutive Securities

 

17,273,250

 

19,379,557

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 31, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 31, 2025
2023Mar 28, 2024
2022Mar 31, 2023
2021Mar 28, 2022

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.