Exhibit 11 Statement Re: Computation of Earnings Per Share UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 ----------------------- ------------------------ 1996 1995 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- PRIMARY: - -------- Average Number of Common Shares 15,146,697 14,944,417 15,146,446 14,946,079 Average Number of Common Share Equivalents 75,957 91,653 82,800 81,652 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Average Shares and Share Equivalents Outstanding 15,222,654 15,036,070 15,229,246 15,027,731 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net Income $ 1,265,000 $ 8,448,000 $ 9,353,000 $16,613,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Preferred Dividends Available to Common Shares $ 1,265,000 $ 8,448,000 $ 9,353,000 $16,613,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Earnings Per Common Share: $0.08 $0.56 $0.61 $1.11 =========== =========== =========== =========== FULLY DILUTED: - -------------- Average Number of Common Shares 15,146,697 14,944,417 15,146,446 14,946,079 Average Number of Common Share Equivalents 75,957 91,653 82,800 86,693 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Average Shares and Share Equivalents Outstanding 15,222,654 15,036,070 15,229,246 15,032,772 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net Income $ 1,265,000 $ 8,448,000 $ 9,353,000 $16,613,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Preferred Dividends Available to Common Shares $ 1,265,000 $ 8,448,000 $ 9,353,000 $16,613,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Earnings Per Common Share $0.08 $0.56 $0.61 $1.11 =========== =========== =========== ===========