The business will knock about 5 per cent off Lenovo's full-year earnings per share, including the slight dilution from the shares issued to IBM.

该业务将令联想的全年每股盈利削减5%，包括向IBM发行股票后造成的轻微稀释。

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He estimated earnings dilution of 4.3% for BNP Paribas, 6.6% for Societe Generale and 11.5% for Credit Agricole.

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While earnings dilution would not be beneficial in a profit situation, it serves as a benefit to shareholders in the current loss position.

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We believe BHP will be prepared to walk away, given the potential earnings dilution if the deal is completed at a significantly higher premium.

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