NOTE 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE AND MEMBERS’ UNIT

The Company calculated net income/(loss) per share using the treasury stock method. The table below sets for the computation of basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share for the period presented below.

    

For the Year Ended

December 31,

2024

2023

Net income (loss)

$

(13,782,384)

$

10,145

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

12,985,830

 

6,080,372

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

12,985,830

 

6,080,372

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share

$

(1.06)

$

0.00

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.