EXHIBIT 11
HELENE CURTIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
for the years ended February 28 or 29, 1994, 1993 and 1992
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Per-Share Data)
1994 1993 1992
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Primary Earnings Per Share:
Net earnings $ 12,942 $ 22,109 $ 19,236
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Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding:
Common and Class B Shares 9,423,817 9,341,709 9,269,418
Common Stock Equivalents 52,667 164,832 170,075
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Total 9,476,484 9,506,541 9,439,493
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Primary Earnings Per Share $ 1.37 $ 2.33 $ 2.04
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Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Net earnings $ 12,942 $ 22,109 $ 19,236
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Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding:
Common and Class B Shares 9,423,817 9,341,709 9,269,418
Common Stock Equivalents 24,941 232,972 206,268
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Total 9,448,758 9,574,681 9,475,686
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Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 1.37 $ 2.31 $ 2.03
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Note:
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Fully diluted amounts are not included on the face of the Consolidated Statement
of Earnings because they differ from primary earnings per share by less than 3%.