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Exhibit 11
STERLING BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Statement Re: Computation of Per Share Earnings
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net income $ 4,186,095 $ 3,684,808 $ 12,063,312 $ 10,700,861
Less: preferred dividends 20,540 16,319 62,067 49,269
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Net income available for common shareholders
and adjusted for diluted computation $ 4,165,555 $ 3,668,489 $ 12,001,245 $ 10,651,592
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 8,265,373 8,439,008 8,307,064 8,514,735
Add dilutive effect of:
Stock options 65,395 111,388 - 129,703
Convertible preferred stock 238,961 241,883 240,524 242,906
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Adjusted for assumed diluted computation 8,569,729 8,792,279 8,547,588 8,887,344
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Basic earnings per share $0.50 $0.43 $1.44 $1.25
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Diluted earnings per share $0.49 $0.42 $1.40 $1.20
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