Common and Preferred Stock

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Equity [Abstract]

Common and Preferred Stock

COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCKAt September 30, 2023, 8.8 million shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under the Company's stock-based compensation plans. During 2023, 21.3 million common shares were purchased and 1.8 million

treasury shares were reissued. In 2022, 5.7 million common shares were purchased and 1.3 million treasury shares were reissued.

At September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had 5.4 million shares of $2.50 par value preferred stock authorized, with none issued.