Earnings per Share

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Earnings per Share

Note 2 – 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 December 31,
	2012		2011
Average common shares outstanding		196,427		214,300
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans		3,143		3,334
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution		199,570		217,634