EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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 Ended		Nine Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2020	2019	2020	2019
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic	26,031	25,971	26,002	25,935
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares	103	138	128	155
Adjusted Shares - Diluted	26,134	26,109	26,130	26,090