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EXHIBIT 11
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS
(000's omitted except per share data)
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Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Basic earnings per share:
Net income $154,057 $150,731 $ 74,694 $ 86,254
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Average shares outstanding 161,527 165,507 161,623 163,105
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Net income per common share $ .95 $ .91 $ .46 $ .53
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Diluted earnings per share:
Net income $154,057 $150,731 $ 74,694 $ 86,254
Interest on convertible debentures--net of tax 665 858 337 408
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Net income for per share calculation (diluted) $154,722 $151,589 $ 75,031 $ 86,662
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Average shares outstanding 161,527 165,507 161,623 163,105
Effective of dilutive securities:
5.5% convertible senior debentures 2,112 2,895 2,112 2,895
Stock options 1,256 1,626 1,814 1,750
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Total dilutive shares 164,895 170,028 165,549 167,750
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Net income per common share--diluted $ .94 $ .89 $ .45 $ .52
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