1 11. Statement re computation of per share earnings Second Quarter Ended Six Months Ended 3/31/97 3/31/96 3/31/97 3/31/96 ------- ------- ------- ------- Shares outstanding at beginning of period 7,537,169 7,271,515 7,450,878 7,227,972 Net issuance of shares under stock award plans, weighted average 72,750 67,183 90,952 69,186 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Weighted average shares outstanding 7,609,919 7,338,698 7,541,830 7,297,158 Assumed exercise of stock options, weighted average of incremental shares -- 443,956 -- 467,260 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Average shares and common share equivalents outstanding 7,609,919 7,782,654 7,541,830 7,764,418 ========= ========= ========= ========= Net income (loss) per share $ (.04) $ .19 $ (.16) $ .34 ========== ======== ========== ======== Net income (loss) in thousands $ (338) $1,485 $(1,176) $2,630 ========= ====== ======== ======