13:30 SHOUGANG TECH<00521> - Results Announcement (2) Note II : (Loss) Earning per share The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share for the year is based on the following data: 2004 2003 HK$'000 HK$'000 (Loss) profit for the purposes of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share (94,019) 22,400 ============================ 2004 2003 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share 1,198,657,282 943,604,787 Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares in respect of share options 25,023,923 31,608,158 ---------------------------- Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted (loss) earnings per share 1,223,681,205 975,212,945 ============================ The computation of diluted loss per share does not assume the exercise of the Company's share options since their exercise would reduce the loss per share from continuing ordinary operations.