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EXHIBIT 11
AmerUs Group Co.
Statement Re: Computation of Earnings Per Share
For The Three Months Ended March 31,
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2004 2003
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Net Number of Per Share Net Number of Per Share
Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount
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($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS
Net income from continuing operations $ 29,740 39,263 $ 0.76 $ 35,302 38,985 $ 0.91
Effect of dilutive securities
Options - 648 (0.01) - 233 (0.01)
PRIDES - 524 (0.01) - - -
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Diluted EPS $ 29,740 40,435 $ 0.74 $ 35,302 39,218 $ 0.90
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