EXHIBIT 11.1 HASBRO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Computation of Earnings Per Common Share Six Months Ended June 28, 1998 and June 29, 1997 (Thousands of Dollars and Shares Except Per Share Data) 1998 1997 ----------------- ----------------- Basic Diluted Basic Diluted ------- ------- ------- ------- Net earnings $ 13,246 13,246 38,675 38,675 Interest and amortization on 6% convertible notes, net of taxes - - - 2,875 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net earnings applicable to common shares $ 13,246 13,246 38,675 41,550 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Outstanding at beginning of period 133,441 133,441 128,863 128,863 Exercise of stock options and warrants: Actual 914 914 555 555 Assumed - 5,383 - 2,302 Conversion of 6% convertible notes: Actual - - 8 8 Assumed - - - 7,633 Purchase of common stock (1,520) (1,520) (1,203) (1,203) ------- ------- ------- ------- Total 132,835 138,218 128,223 138,158 ======= ======= ======= ======= Per common share: Net earnings $ .10 .10 .30 .30 ======= ======= ======= =======