Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2015

The following is a reconciliation of the amounts utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):



	2015		2014		2013
Net income	$	94,332	$	87,213	$	82,259
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	33,618		33,785		34,330
Dilutive effect of share-based awards outstanding	761		870		562
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	34,379		34,655		34,892
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.81	$	2.58	$	2.40
Diluted	$	2.74	$	2.52	$	2.36

In fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, share-based awards for approximately 0.7 million, 0.5 million and 1.9 million shares, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as they were antidilutive.

Outstanding shares have decreased in recent years as a result of the Company's stock repurchase programs. Refer to Note 13, "Shareholders' Equity" for further information on the Company's stock repurchase programs.