08:47 WING ON TRAVEL<01189> - Results Announcement (2) 3. Earnings (loss) per share The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share is based on the following data : 2004 2003 HK$'000 HK$'000 Earnings (loss) for the purpose of basic earnings (loss) per share 35,377 (370,972) =========== Interest expenses on convertible notes 3,102 ---------- Earnings (loss) for the purpose of diluted earnings (loss) per share 38,479 ========== Number of shares 2004 2003 (Restated) Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings (loss) per share 201,251,437 183,167,328 Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares relating to convertible notes 97,498,216 ------------ Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share 298,749,653 ============ Notes : (a) The above weighted average number of ordinary shares for the calculation of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the year ended 31 December 2003 and 31 December 2004 have been adjusted to take into account of the consolidation of one hundred shares of HK$0.01 in the issued and unissued share capital of the Company into one share of HK$1.00 each completed subsequent to 31 December 2004. (b) No diluted loss per share has been presented for 2003 as the conversion of the convertible notes and shares issuable under the subscription agreement dated 31 May 2002 to a subscriber would result in a decrease in loss per share. (c) A reconciliation of the statement of loss per share for 2003 to adjust for the consolidation of shares as mentioned above subsequent to 31 December 2004 is as follows : HK$ As originally stated (0.0203) Consolidation of shares (2.0097) --------- As restated (2.0300) ======== For more details, please refer to the press announcement today.