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A. SCHULMAN, INC.
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
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Year ended August 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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Net income $37,704,000 $47,789,000 $50,143,000
Dividends on preferred stock 53,000 53,000 53,000
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Net income applicable to common stock $37,651,000 $47,736,000 $50,090,000
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Number of shares on which basic earnings
per share is calculated:
Average outstanding during period 30,224,433 31,671,768 35,236,098
Add - Incremental shares under stock
compensation plans -- 7,846 39,229
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Number of shares on which diluted earnings per
share is calculated 30,224,433 31,679,614 35,275,327
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Basic earnings per share $1.25 $1.51 $1.42
Diluted earnings per share $1.25 $1.51 $1.42
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