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SURGE COMPONENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT 11.1
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Three Months Ended
February 29, February 28,
2000 1999
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Basic earnings:
Net income (loss) $ 819,084 $ (97,516)
Shares:
Weighted common shares outstanding 4,888,535 4,855,169
Employees stock options -- --
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Total weighted shares outstanding 4,888,535 4,855,169
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Basic earnings per common share $ .17 $ (.02)
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Diluted earnings:
Net income (loss) $ 819,084 $ (97,516)
Shares:
Weighted common shares outstanding 4,888,535 4,855,169
Employees stock options 1,841,457 --
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Total weighted shares outstanding 6,729,992 4,855,169
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Diluted earnings per common share $ .12 $ (.02)
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