Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Net Loss Per Share

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Net Loss Per Share
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Net Loss Per Share  
Net Loss Per Share

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Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Because we were in a loss position for

all periods presented, basic net loss per share is the same as diluted net loss per share for all periods as the inclusion of all potential common shares outstanding would have been antidilutive. Potentially dilutive securities include stock options and shares issuable under our stock award plans. The dilutive effect of these potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of our common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities.

We had securities which could potentially dilute basic earnings per share, but were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share for all periods presented, as their effect would have been antidilutive. These securities consist of the following (in thousands):

Three Months Ended 

Nine Months Ended 

 

September 30, 

September 30, 

2020

    

2019

2020

    

2019

 

Outstanding stock options

27,646

22,665

27,646

22,665

Purchase Plan

59

125

59

125

Total

27,705

22,790

27,705

22,790