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LINENS 'N THINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
September 30, October 2, September 30, October 2,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Basic
Weighted-average number of shares
outstanding 39,965 39,395 39,706 39,305
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Net income applicable to common shares $18,406 $14,662 $30,408 $23,360
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Per share amounts
Net income per share $0.46 $0.37 $0.77 $0.59
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Diluted
Basic weighted-average number of shares
outstanding 39,965 39,395 39,706 39,305
Effect of outstanding stock options and
deferred stock grants 846 1,545 910 1,654
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Diluted weighted-average number of shares
outstanding 40,811 40,940 40,616 40,959
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Net income applicable to common shares $18,406 $14,662 $30,408 $23,360
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Per share amounts
Net income per share $0.45 $0.36 $0.75 $0.57
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