1 EXHIBIT NO. 11.1 COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS Years Ended December 31, ------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 -------- -------- -------- (in thousands, except per share amounts) Primary Weighted average common shares outstanding 21,116 16,292 15,464 Net effect of dilutive stock options, treasury stock method 1,107 560 -- -------- -------- -------- Total common shares 22,223 16,852 15,464 ======== ======== ======== Net income to common shareholders $ 6,263 $ 5,785 $ (160) ======== ======== ======== Primary earnings per common share $ .28 $ .34 $ (.01) ======== ======== ======== Fully Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding 21,116 16,292 15,464 Net effect of dilutive stock options, treasury stock method 1,107 560 457 Effect of convertible preferred stock 1,525 -- -- -------- -------- -------- Total common shares 23,748 16,292 15,921 ======== ======== ======== Net income to common shareholders $ 7,935 $ 5,785 $ (160) ======== ======== ======== Fully diluted earnings per common share $ .33 $ .34 $ (.01) ======== ======== ======== -65-