EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

3.	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,
	2017		2016		2017		2016

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic		25,723		25,786		25,721		25,801
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares		188		145		224		185

Adjusted Shares - Diluted		25,911		25,931		25,945		25,986