EXHIBIT 11.1 SBE, INC. STATEMENTS OF COMPUTATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1999 AND 1998 (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three months ended Nine months ended July 31, July 31, ----------------- ---------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ------- ------- ------- ------- BASIC Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 2,875 2,674 2,855 2,662 ------- ------- ------- ------- Number of shares for computation of net (loss) income per share 2,875 2,674 2,855 2,662 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net (loss) income $ (436) $ 154 $ 622 $ (556) ======= ======= ====== ======= Net (loss) income per share $(0.15) $ 0.06 $ 0.22 $(0.21) ======= ======= ======= ======= DILUTED Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 2,875 2,674 2,855 2,662 Shares issuable pursuant to options granted under stock option plans, less assumed repurchase at the ending fair market value for the period (a) 31 128 (a) ------- ------- ------ ------- Number of shares for computation of net (loss) income per share 2,875 2,705 2,983 2,662 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net (loss) income $ (436) $ 154 $ 622 $ (556) ======= ======= ======= ======= Net (loss) income per share $(0.15) $ 0.06 $ 0.21 $(0.21) ======= ======= ======= ======= <FN> (a) In loss periods, common share equivalents would have an antidilutive effect on loss per share and therefore have been excluded.