Exhibit 11
Statements re: Computation of Earnings per Share
Brenton Banks, Inc.
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Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Basic EPS Computation
Numerator:
Net income $ 9,273,250 8,807,468 4,684,886 4,229,238
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Denominator:
Average common shares
outstanding 20,357,333 20,564,809 20,358,288 20,516,133
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Basic EPS $0.46 $0.43 $0.23 $0.21
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Diluted EPS Computation
Numerator:
Net income $ 9,273,250 8,807,468 4,684,886 4,229,238
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Denominator:
Average common shares
outstanding 20,357,333 20,564,809 20,358,288 20,516,133
Average stock options 110,322 324,771 110,322 324,771
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20,467,655 20,889,580 20,468,610 20,840,904
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Diluted EPS $0.45 $0.42 $0.23 $0.20
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