Exhibit 11.1 COUNTRYWIDE CREDIT INDUSTRIES, INC. STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS Six Months Ended August 31, 2000 1999 ----------------- -- ---------------- (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Basic Net earnings applicable to common stock $174,494 $209,882 ================ ================= Average shares outstanding 114,047 112,871 ================ ================= Per share amount $1.53 $1.86 ================ ================= Diluted Net earnings applicable to common stock $174,494 $209,882 ================ ================= Average shares outstanding 114,047 112,871 Net effect of dilutive stock options -- based on the treasury stock method using the average market price. 3,180 4,568 ---------------- ----------------- Total average shares 117,227 117,439 ================ ================= Per share amount $1.49 $1.79 ================ =================