RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPUTATIONS OF EARNINGS
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                  PER COMMON SHARE AND COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENTS
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                                   (Unaudited)

                                                                Exhibit 11.1
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                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                           NINE MONTHS ENDED           THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                              FEBRUARY 28,                FEBRUARY 28,
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                                                         2002          2001          2002          2001
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Shares Outstanding
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     For computation of basic earnings per
        common share

                                                                                      
            Weighted average shares                     102,346       102,199       102,508       102,209
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            Total shares for basic earnings
                 per share                              102,346       102,199       102,508       102,209

     For computation of diluted earnings
        per common share

            Net issuable common share equivalents           511             9         1,212             7
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           Total shares for diluted
                  earnings per share                    102,857       102,208       103,720       102,216
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Net Income
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     Net income (loss) applicable to common
         shares for basic earnings per share           $ 64,333      $ 38,700      $  3,274     $  (7,018)
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     Net income (loss) applicable to common
         shares for diluted earnings                   $ 64,333      $ 38,700      $  3,274     $  (7,018)
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     Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share            $   0.63      $   0.38      $   0.03     $   (0.07)
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     Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share          $   0.63      $   0.38      $   0.03     $   (0.07)
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part
of these statements.