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Exhibit 11
Dean Foods Company
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
(In Millions, Except for Per Share Amounts)
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Three Months Ended
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August 27, August 29,
2000 1999
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Net Income $ 26.4 $ 27.8
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EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic $ .74 $ .71
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Diluted $ .74 $ .70
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 35.5 39.3
Net additional shares issuable in connection with stock
options .3 .6
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Adjusted weighted average common shares 35.8 39.9
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