Exhibit (11) - Computation of Earnings Per Share Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 ------------------ ----------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- ---- Basic: Average shares outstanding 18,065,871 18,415,792 18,105,252 18,297,418 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net earnings applicable to common stock and common stock equivalents $ 6,963,000 $ 5,686,000 $12,692,000 $10,591,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Basic earnings per share $0.39 $0.31 $0.70 $0.58 ===== ===== ===== ===== Diluted: Average shares outstanding 18,065,871 18,415,792 18,105,252 18,297,418 Net effect of dilutive stock options based on treasury stock method using the average market price to common stock and common stock equivalents 32,267 133,828 24,422 121,337 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Average number of common shares and common equivalent shares 18,098,138 18,549,620 18,129,674 18,418,755 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net earnings applicable to common stock and common stock equivalents $ 6,963,000 $ 5,686,000 $12,692,000 $10,591,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted earnings per share $0.38 $0.31 $0.70 $0.58 ===== ===== ===== ===== SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SIMPSON INDUSTRIES, INC. Registrant August 11, 1999 /s/Vinod M. Khilnani Vinod M. Khilnani Vice President and Chief Financial Officer