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EXHIBIT 11
STATER BROS. HOLDINGS INC.
Calculation of Earnings Per Common Share
(In thousands, except number of shares and per share amounts)
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Fiscal Years Ended
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1998 1999 2000
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Income (loss) before extraordinary gain (loss) $ 2,531 $ 8,279 $ (7,290)
Extraordinary gain (loss), net of tax effect of ($11,233) in
1999 and $773 in 2000 -- (17,311) 1,123
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Net income (loss) 2,531 (9,032) (6,167)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Before extraordinary gain (loss) $ 50.62 $ 165.58 $(145.80)
Extraordinary gain (loss) -- (346.22) 22.46
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Earnings (loss) per common share: $ 50.62 $(180.64) $(123.34)
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Average common shares outstanding 50,000 50,000 50,000
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Common shares outstanding
at end of fiscal year 50,000 50,000 50,000
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