Exhibit 11.1 COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, -------------------------- 1997 1998 NUMERATOR: Net income................................ $ 545,815 $ 688,706 ---------- ---------- Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share_ weighted-average shares.......... 4,000,000 5,150,000 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options.................. 50,150 539,535 Warrants................................ 25,373 ---------- ---------- Dilutive potential common shares............ 50,150 564,908 Denominator for diluted earnings per share_ adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions..................... 4,050,150 5,714,908 ---------- ---------- Basic earnings per share.................... $ 0.14 $ 0.13 ---------- ---------- Diluted earnings per share.................. $ 0.13 $ 0.12 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------