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GLOBAL DATATEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT 11.1
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2 0 0 0 1 9 9 9
Basic (loss) earnings:
Net (loss) income $ (1,447,920) $ 613,676
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Shares:
Weighted common shares outstanding 23,296,551 22,240,798
Employees stock options -- --
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Total weighted shares outstanding 23,296,551 22,240,798
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Basic (loss) earnings per common share $ (.06) $ .03
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Diluted (loss) earnings:
Net (loss) income $ (1,447,920) $ 613,676
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Shares:
Weighted common shares outstanding 23,296,551 22,240,798
Employees stock options -- --
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Total weighted shares outstanding 23,296,551 22,240,798
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Diluted (loss) earnings per common share $ (.06) $ .03
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