LINENS 'N THINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 1, 2000 April 3, 1999
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(Unaudited)
Basic
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Weighted-average number of shares
outstanding 39,482 39,156
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Net income applicable to common shares $5,055 $3,595
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Per share amounts
Net income per share $0.13 $0.09
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Diluted
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Basic weighted-average number of shares
outstanding 39,482 39,156
Effect of outstanding stock options and
deferred stock grants 936 1,706
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Diluted weighted-average number of shares
outstanding 40,418 40,862
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Net income applicable to common shares $5,055 $3,595
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Per share amounts
Net income per share $0.13 $0.09
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