EXHIBIT 11.1 MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. COMPUTATION OF NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ------------------- 1998 1999 ---- ---- Net earnings $ 443 $ 753 Less preferred stock dividends 0 30 Less accretion of preferred stock discount 0 30 -------------------- Net earnings applicable to common shares 443 693 ==================== Basic: Weighted average common shares outstanding 4,000,000 7,894,818 ==================== Basic earnings per share $ 0.11 $ 0.09 ==================== Diluted: Net earnings applicable to common shares 443 693 Plus preferred stock dividend and discount accretion -- 60 Plus deferred compensation provision -- 12 -------------------- $ 443 $ 765 ==================== Weighted average common shares outstanding 4,000,000 7,894,818 Assumed exercise of lender warrants 444,440 220,000 Assumed exercise of the stock option clause in the deferred compensation agreements 0 100,000 Assumed conversion of preferred stock 0 177,776 -------------------- 4,444,440 8,392,594 ==================== Diluted earnings per share $ 0.10 $ 0.09 ====================