EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

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,
	2019		2018		2019		2018

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic		25,918		25,844		25,915		25,840
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares		118		144		163		195

Adjusted Shares - Diluted		26,036		25,988		26,078		26,035