1 EXHIBIT 11.1 HMT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE (1) (In thousands, except per share data) QUARTER ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Basic: Weighted average shares outstanding for the period...................... 43,570 41,832 43,461 41,484 ------ ------- ------ ------- Shares used in computing per share amounts............................. 43,570 41,832 43,461 41,484 ====== ======= ====== ======= Net income available for common stockholders........................ $505 $19,064 $1,597 $34,433 ====== ======= ====== ======= Net income available for common stockholders per share.............. $0.01 $0.46 $0.04 $0.83 ====== ======= ====== ======= Diluted: Weighted average shares outstanding for the period...................... 43,570 41,832 43,461 41,484 Net effect of dilutive stock options- based on the treasury stock method using average market price.......... 1,680 2,965 1,804 2,977 Assumed conversion of 53/4% convertible subordinated notes...... -- 9,684 -- -- ------ ------- ------ ------- Shares used in computing per share amounts............................. 45,249 54,482 45,264 54,145 ====== ======= ====== ======= Net income available for common stockholders........................ $505 $19,064 $1,597 $34,433 ====== ======= ====== ======= Add 5 3/4% convertible subordinated note interest, net of interest capitalized and income tax effect... -- 1,541 -- 2,876 ------ ------- ------ ------- Net income available for common stockholders........................ $505 $20,705 $1,597 $37,309 ====== ======= ====== ======= Net income available for common stockholders per share.............. $0.01 $0.38 $0.04 $0.69 ====== ======= ====== ======= (2) Diluted EPS for the three and six months ended September 30, 1998 does not assume conversion of the Company's 5 3/4% convertible subordinated notes, as the effect would be anti-dilutive. 15