EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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 performance-accelerated restricted shares (restricted shares) by using the treasury stock method. There are no anti-dilutive shares. The number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share for each period presented is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2017		2016

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic		25,836		25,720
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares		244		259

Adjusted Shares - Diluted		26,080		25,979