EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

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 June 30,				Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic		25,900		25,815		25,862		25,756
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares		150		210		180		219

Adjusted Shares - Diluted		26,050		26,025		26,042		25,975