51.   That would mean stock sales that dilute earnings for minority investors.

52.   The acquisition will greatly dilute earnings for Inco shareholders, and the stock price has suffered.

53.   The company also said the transaction may dilute earnings slightly for one or two quarters after the acquisition, but will add to earnings afterwards.

54.   The company said the deal would not significantly dilute its earnings.

55.   The company decided against offering that option this year because it would dilute earnings, Jaffre said.

56.   The company reports fully diluted earnings per share.

57.   The downside to these make-up grants is that they can dilute earnings per share, which is one reason some shareholders object to them.

58.   The Hutchison and CKI share enlargement will dilute earnings per share.

59.   The Hutchison and CKI share enlargement may dilute earnings per share.

60.   The networking-equipment maker said Monday that it would buy closely-held ZeitNet Inc. for stock, which analysts said will dilute earnings in the coming quarters.