AMERICAN ABSORBENTS NATURAL PRODUCTS, INC.
EXHIBIT 1 - STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share represents net earnings (loss) divided by the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted
earnings per share represents net earnings (loss) divided by the
weighted-average number of shares outstanding, inclusive of the dilutive impact
of common stock equivalents.
Second Quarter (three months)
Ended
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July 31, 2000 July 31, 1999
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Basic and Diluted:
Average Shares Outstanding 5,282,640 6,538,948
Net Loss $ (159,215) $ (233,523)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ (0.03) $ (0.04)
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