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Earnings per Share
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share

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
December 31,
 
     2014      2013  

Average common shares outstanding

     192,844         194,203   

Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans

     4,156         3,907   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution

     197,000         198,110