Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) are based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for each period. Shares that have been repurchased and retired during the periods specified below have been included in the calculation of the number of weighted-average shares that are outstanding for the calculation of basic EPS based on the time they were outstanding in any period. Diluted EPS are based on shares that are outstanding (computed under basic EPS) and on potentially dilutive shares. Shares that are included in the diluted EPS calculations under the treasury stock method include equity awards that are in-the-money but have not yet been exercised.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:

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NOTE K – COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE - CONTINUED

Equity awards consisting of stock-settled stock appreciation rights and restricted stock awards, for the following shares were not included in the computation of diluted EPS due to the fact that their effect would be anti-dilutive:

During the quarter ended September 29, 2018 and September 28, 2019, the Company repurchased and retired 178 shares and 1,358 shares for $22,647 and $92,377, respectively, under the Company’s share repurchase plan.

During the nine months ended September 29, 2018 and September 28, 2019, the Company repurchased and retired 217 shares and 2,009 shares for $25,590 and $150,000 respectively, under the Company’s share repurchase plan. The excess of the repurchase price over par value is allocated between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings on a pro-rata basis.  The purchase of shares under this plan reduces the number of shares outstanding in the above calculations.

As of September 28, 2019, the remaining authorized repurchase amount under the stock repurchase plan was $30,000.  There is no expiration date on the remaining approved repurchase amount and no requirement for future share repurchases.