1 Exhibit 11.1 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPUTATIONS OF EARNINGS --------------------------------------------------- PER COMMON SHARE AND COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENTS --------------------------------------------- (In thousands except per share amounts) Year Ended May 31 ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- Net Income - ---------- Net income applicable to common shares for basic earnings per share $ 94,546 $ 87,837 $ 78,315 Add back interest net of tax on convertible securities assumed to be converted 1,005 5,638 5,266 -------- -------- -------- Net income applicable to common shares for diluted earnings $ 95,551 $ 93,475 $ 83,581 ======== ======== ======== Shares Outstanding - ------------------ Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share 108,731 98,527 97,285 Net issuable common share equivalents 567 944 609 Additional shares issuable assuming conversion of convertible securities 2,078 12,192 12,208 -------- -------- -------- Total shares for diluted earnings per share 111,376 111,663 110,102 ======== ======== ======== Basic Earnings Per Common Share $.87 $.89 $.81 ==== ==== ==== Diluted Earnings Per Common Share $.86 $.84 $.76 ==== ==== ====