EXHIBIT 11.1 FRED'S, INC. COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE (unaudited) (in thousands, except for per share amounts) Years Ended ------------------------------------- February 3, January 28, January 29, 1996 1995 1994 ----------- ----------- ----------- Primary net income per share - ---------------------- Net income $2,733 $8,373 $9,742 ===== ===== ===== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period 9,322 9,307 9,307 Additional shares attributable to common stock equivalents - - - ----- ----- ----- 9,322 9,307 9,307 ===== ===== ===== Net income per share $ .29 $ .90 $ 1.05 ===== ===== ===== Fully diluted net income per share - ------------------------ Net income $2,733 $8,373 $9,742 ===== ===== ===== Weighted average number of common shares out- standing during the period 9,322 9,307 9,307 Additional shares attributable to common stock equivalents - - - ----- ----- ----- 9,322 9,307 9,307 ===== ===== ===== Net income per share $ .29 $ .90 $ 1.05 ===== ===== =====