EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

2.    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 unvested restricted share units (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		Nine Months
	Ended June 30,		Ended June 30,
	2021	2020	2021	2020
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding — Basic	26,045	26,031	26,040	26,002
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares	169	103	159	128
Adjusted Shares — Diluted	26,214	26,134	26,199	26,130