Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

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,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Average common shares outstanding		196,085		193,609		194,447		193,909
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans		3,853		3,879		4,046		4,089

Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution		199,938		197,488		198,493		197,998