20. Loss Per Share
The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted loss per common share for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
 
 
  
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  
2024
 
  
2023
 
 
  
(In thousands of U.S. dollars,
except share data)
 
Basic loss per share
  
  
Net loss
   $ (54,308 )    $ (36,622
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding
     37,774,280        41,013,069  
Basic loss per common share
   $ (1.44    $ (0.89
Diluted loss per share
     
Net loss
   $ (54,308 )    $ (36,622
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding
     37,774,280        41,013,069  
Net effect of dilutive equity awards
     —         —   
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average common stock outstanding
     37,774,280        41,013,069  
Diluted loss per common share
   $ (1.44    $ (0.89
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share adjusts basic earnings (loss) per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units. As the Company has reported loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, all potentially dilutive securities are antidilutive and accordingly not considered, therefore basic net loss per share equals diluted net loss per share.
The following outstanding instruments were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share, as they have an anti-dilutive effect on the calculation:
 
    
Year Ended December 31,
 
    
2024
    
2023
 
Options
     728,792        802,858  
Restricted Stock Units
     1,953,742        1,006,367  

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.