EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

4.    EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of dilutive common share options and vesting of performance-accelerated restricted shares (restricted shares) by using the treasury stock method. The number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share for each period presented is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months		Six Months
	Ended March 31,		Ended March 31,
	2020	2019	2020	2019
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic	25,988	25,918	25,985	25,915
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares	100	118	141	163
Adjusted Shares - Diluted	26,088	26,036	26,126	26,078