(5)   Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding ("WASO") for the period. Diluted EPS presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of diluted EPS during periods in which losses are reported since the result would be antidilutive.

Series A and Series B QVC Group Common Stock

Excluded from diluted EPS, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are 16 million and 13 million potential common shares, respectively, because their inclusion would be antidilutive. Excluded from diluted EPS, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are 16 million and 13 million potential common shares, respectively, because their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Series A and Series B Liberty Ventures Common Stock

No potential common shares were excluded from diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. Excluded from diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were less than a million potential common shares in both periods, because their inclusion would be antidilutive.