SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL Exhibit 11.1 COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Thousands, except per share amounts) Primary: Income before extraordinary loss.........................$ 131,147 $ 71,897 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt (net of tax)....................................... (40,802) - --------- --------- $ 90,345 $ 71,897 ========= ========= Average number of common shares outstanding.............. 237,399 234,894 Common stock equivalents applicable to options outstanding resulting from application of the "treasury stock method" using average stock price..................................... 6,995 4,582 --------- -------- Average shares used in primary earnings per share........ 244,394 239,476 ========= ======== Primary Earnings Per Common Share: Income before extraordinary loss........................$ .54 $ .30 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt (net of tax)...................................... (.17) - --------- -------- Net income............................................$ .37 $ .30 ========= ======== Fully diluted: Income before extraordinary loss.........................$ 131,147 $ 71,897 Add after tax interest expense applicable to convertible debentures.............................................. 2,078 1,941 --------- -------- Income as adjusted....................................... 133,225 73,838 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt (net of tax)............................................ (40,802) - --------- -------- $ 92,423 $ 73,838 ========= ======== Average number of common shares outstanding.............. 237,399 234,894 Common stock equivalents applicable to options outstanding resulting from application of the "treasury stock method" using end of period stock price (if greater than average stock price for period)................................. 6,995 5,144 Assuming conversion of convertible debentures............ 13,898 13,668 --------- -------- Average shares used in fully diluted earnings per share.. 258,292 253,706 ========= ======== Fully Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: Income before extraordinary loss........................$ .52 $ .29 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt (net of tax)........................................... (.16) - --------- -------- Net income...............................................$ .36 $ .29 ========= ======== (All 1996 common stock and per share data has been restated for a two-for-one common stock split on August 30, 1996)