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EXHIBIT 11
THE ST. PAUL COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Computation of Earnings per Common Share
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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EARNINGS:
Basic:
Net income as reported $ 834 $ 89 $ 929
Preferred stock
dividends, net of taxes (8) (9) (10)
Premium on preferred shares redeemed (4) (3) (4)
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Net income available
to common shareholders 822 77 915
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Diluted:
Net income available
to common shareholders 822 77 915
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock 6 - 6
Zero coupon convertible notes 3 - 3
Convertible monthly income
preferred securities 8 - 8
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Net income available
to common shareholders $ 839 $ 77 $ 932
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COMMON SHARES:
Basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 228 235 230
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Diluted:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 228 235 230
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 2 4 4
Convertible preferred stock 7 - 8
Zero coupon convertible notes 2 - 3
Convertible monthly income
preferred securities 7 - 7
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Weighted average, as adjusted 246 239 252
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic $3.61 $0.33 $3.97
Diluted $3.41 $0.32 $3.69
The assumed conversion of preferred stock, zero coupon notes and
monthly income preferred securities were each anti-dilutive to
The St. Paul's net income for the year ended Dec. 31, 1998. As
a result, the potentially dilutive effect of those securities is
not considered in the calculation of EPS amounts.