EXHIBIT 11.1 SBE, INC. STATEMENTS OF COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE for the three and nine months ended July 31, 1998 and 1997 (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three months ended Nine months ended July 31, July 31, 1998 1997 1998 1997 ----- ----- ----- ----- BASIC Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 2,674 2,515 2,662 2,464 ------ ------ ------ ------ Number of shares for computation of net income (loss) per share 2,674 2,515 2,662 2,464 ====== ====== ====== ====== Net income (loss) $ 154 $ 740 $ (556) $1,954 ====== ====== ====== ====== Net income (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ 0.29 $(0.21) $ 0.79 ====== ====== ====== ====== DILUTED Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 2,674 2,515 2,662 2,464 Shares issuable pursuant to options granted under employee stock option plan, less assumed repurchase at the ending fair market value for the period 31 263 -- 235 Shares issuable pursuant to warrants granted, less assumed repurchase at the ending fair market value for the period -- 3 -- 3 ------ ------ ------ ------ Number of shares for computation of net income (loss) per share 2,705 2,781 2,662 2,702 ====== ====== ====== ====== Net income (loss) $ 154 $ 740 $ (556) $1,954 ====== ====== ====== ====== Net income (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ 0.27 $(0.21) $ 0.72 ====== ====== ====== ======