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EXHIBIT 11
HARTE-HANKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
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In thousands, except per share amount 2000 1999
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BASIC EPS
Net Income $ 21,132 $ 18,603
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding
used in earnings per share computations 67,519 69,487
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Earnings per common share $ 0.31 $ 0.27
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DILUTED EPS
Net Income $ 21,132 $ 18,603
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Shares used in earnings per share computations 69,782 71,715
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Earnings per common share $ 0.30 $ 0.26
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Computation of shares used in earnings per share computations:
Average outstanding common shares 67,519 69,487
Average common equivalent shares -
dilutive effect of option shares 2,263 2,228
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Shares used in earnings per share computations 69,782 71,715
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Nine months ended
September 30,
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In thousands, except per share amount 2000 1999
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BASIC EPS
Net Income $ 60,281 52,705
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding
used in earnings per share computations 68,043 70,400
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Earnings per common share $ 0.89 $ 0.75
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DILUTED EPS
Net Income $ 60,281 $ 52,705
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Shares used in earnings per share computations 70,192 72,700
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Earnings per common share $ 0.86 $ 0.73
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Computation of shares used in earnings per share computations:
Average outstanding common shares 68,043 70,400
Average common equivalent shares -
dilutive effect of option shares 2,149 2,300
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Shares used in earnings per share computations 70,192 72,700
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