AmerUs Group Co.
Exhibit 11 - Statement Re: Computation of Earnings Per Share
For The Three Months Ended June 30,
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2002 2001
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Net Number Per Share Net Number of Per Share
Income of Shares Amount Income Shares Amount
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($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS
Net Income from Continuing Operations $ 3,722 40,155 $0.09 $19,695 34,365 $0.57
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Effect of dilutive securities
Options - 505 - - 40 -
Warrants - 1 - - 124 -
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Diluted EPS $ 3,722 40,661 $0.09 $19,695 34,529 $0.57
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For The Six Months Ended June 30,
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2002 2001
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Net Number Per Share Net Number of Per Share
Income of Shares Amount Income Shares Amount
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($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS
Net Income from Continuing Operations $28,180 40,749 $0.69 $39,153 32,182 $1.22
Effect of dilutive securities
Options - 507 (0.01) - 39 -
Warrants - 56 - - 105 (0.01)
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Diluted EPS $28,180 41,312 $0.68 $39,153 32,326 $1.21
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