Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

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 March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Average common shares outstanding		194,609		206,426		195,528		210,385
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans		3,534		3,377		3,540		3,585

Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution		198,143		209,803		199,068		213,970