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AmerUs Group Co.
Exhibit 11 - Statement Re: Computation of Earnings Per Share
Three Months Ended March 31,
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2001 2000
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Number of Per Share Number of Per Share
Net Income Shares Amount Net Income Shares Amount
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($ in thousands, except per share data)
Basic EPS
Net income from continuing operations $19,458 29,973 $ 0.65 $14,985 17,390 $ 0.86
Effect of dilutive securities
Options -- 309 -- -- 63 --
Warrants -- -- -- -- -- --
Stock appreciation rights -- 83 -- -- -- --
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Diluted EPS $19,458 30,365 $ 0.64 $14,985 17,453 $ 0.86
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