EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

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 Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017		2018		2017

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic		25,844		25,723		25,840		25,721
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares		144		188		195		224

Adjusted Shares - Diluted		25,988		25,911		26,035		25,945