Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2011

2010

2011

2010

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Basic earnings per share

Numerator:

Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation

$

116,098

$

93,689

$

336,837

$

238,748

Denominator:

Weighted-average common shares for basic earnings per share

89,935

91,312

91,094

91,335

Basic earnings per share

$

1.29

$

1.03

$

3.70

$

2.61

Diluted earnings per share

Numerator:

Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation

$

116,098

$

93,689

$

336,837

$

238,748

Denominator:

Weighted-average common shares for basic earnings per share

89,935

91,312

91,094

91,335

Incremental shares under stock compensation plans

1,023

770

996

794

Total shares

90,958

92,082

92,090

92,129

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.28

$

1.02

$

3.66

$

2.59