1 ASPECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION EXHIBIT 11.1: Statement re: Computation of Earnings Per Share (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, ---------------------------- 1997 1996 ------- ------- Primary: Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period 48,893 42,452 Common share equivalents: Dilutive effect of stock options 3,578 3,501 ------- ------- Total 52,471 45,953 ======= ======= Net income $11,226 $ 8,425 ======= ======= Primary earnings per share $ 0.21 $ 0.18 ======= ======= Three Months Ended March 31, ---------------------------- 1997 1996 ------- ------- Fully Diluted: Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period 48,893 42,452 Common share equivalents: Dilutive effect of stock options 3,578 3,732 Weighted average shares issuable upon assumed conversion of debt - 5,659 ------- ------- Total 52,471 51,843 ======= ======= Net income $11,226 $ 8,425 Interest expense during the period on convertible subordinated debentures, net of tax - 461 ------- ------- Net income adjusted for fully diluted calculations $11,226 $ 8,886 ======= ======= Fully diluted earnings per share $ 0.21 $ 0.17 ======= =======