EXHIBIT 11
LINENS 'N THINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
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MARCH 28, MARCH 29,
1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
Basic
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding 38,763 38,536
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Net income applicable to common shares $1,475 $ 352
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Per-share amounts
Net income per share $0.04 $0.01
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Diluted
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding 40,206 39,197
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Net income applicable to common shares $1,475 $ 352
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Per-share amounts
Net income per share $0.04 $0.01
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