Earnings per Share

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Note 4 — Earnings per Share

The weighted average common shares used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share (shares in thousands) were as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Average common shares outstanding		218,966		233,242		222,674		235,316
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans		4,601		5,077		5,108		5,835

Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — assuming dilution		223,567		238,319		227,782		241,151

The entire disclosure for earnings per share.