Exhibit 11
ADE CORPORATION
Statement Regarding Computation of Net Income Per Share
Three months ended Nine months ended
January 31, Jauary 31,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
Net income .......................................................... $ 3,786 $3,819 $ 8,299 $9,484
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Shares used in computation:
a. Weighted average common stock outstanding
used in computation of basic net income per share ........... 11,096 8,516 10,184 8,470
b. Dilutive effect of stock options outstanding: ................ 351 355 445 366
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c. Shares used in computation of diluted
net income per share ........................................ 11,447 8,871 10,629 8,836
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Basic net income per share .......................................... $ 0.34 $ 0.45 $ 0.81 $ 1.12
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Diluted net income per share ........................................ $ 0.33 $ 0.43 $ 0.78 $ 1.07
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