Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block] |
The following table reflects the changes in common shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | Year ended 30 September | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | Number of Common Shares Outstanding | | | | | | Balance, beginning of year | 212,475,880 | | 210,185,256 | | 213,802,865 | Purchase of treasury shares | (5,721,017) | | (594,916) | | (7,433,612) | Issuance of treasury shares for stock option and award plans | 4,424,394 | | 2,885,540 | | 3,816,003 | Balance, end of year | 211,179,257 | | 212,475,880 | | 210,185,256 |
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