Net Loss Per Common Share Attributable to Capitol Bancorp Limited

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Net Loss Per Common Share Attributable to Capitol Bancorp Limited [Abstract]

Net Loss Per Common Share Attributable to Capitol Bancorp Limited [Text Block]

Note H – Net Loss Per Common Share Attributable to Capitol Bancorp Limited

Computations of net loss per common share were based on the following (in 1,000s) for the periods ended March 31:

	Three Months Ended March 31
	2012			2011
Numerator—net income (loss) attributable to Capitol    Bancorp Limited for the period	$	(7,912	)	$	289
Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding unvested restricted shares of common stock (denominator for basic earnings per share)		41,020			32,164
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested restricted shares of common stock		--			711
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—
Weighted average number of common shares and    potential dilution		41,020			32,875
Number of antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted net loss per share computation		2,057			1,716
Number of antidilutive unvested restricted shares excluded from basic and diluted net loss per share computation		18			30
Number of antidilutive warrants excluded from diluted net loss per share computation		1,325			1,325
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to    Capitol Bancorp Limited:
From continuing operations	$	(0.19	)	$	(0.13	)
From discontinued operations		--			0.14
Total net income (loss) per common share     attributable to Capitol Bancorp Limited	$	(0.19	)	$	0.01