National Presto Industries, Inc.
Exhibit 11
The following presents the computation of per share earnings reflecting the
assumption that the granted shares under the 1988 Stock Option Plan will be
exercised.
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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Third Quarter First Nine Months
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net Earnings (1) $ 3,600 $ 3,744 9,466 $10,157
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Weighted average common shares outstanding(2) 6,979 7,344 7,058 7,350
Common share equivalents relating to stock options 1 1 1 1
Adjusted common and common equivalent ---------------------- ----------------------
shares for computation(3) 6,980 7,345 7,059 7,351
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Net earnings per share:
Basic (1 divided by 2) $ 0.52 $ 0.51 $ 1.34 $ 1.38
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Diluted (1 divided by 3) $ 0.52 $ 0.51 $ 1.34 $ 1.38
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