EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

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				Nine Months
	Ended June 30,				Ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic		25,815		25,725		25,756		25,777
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares		210		185		219		185

Adjusted Shares - Diluted		26,025		25,910		25,975		25,962