EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

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		Nine Months
	Ended June 30,		Ended June 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic	25,971	25,900	25,935	25,862
Dilutive Options and Restricted Shares	138	150	155	180
Adjusted Shares - Diluted	26,109	26,050	26,090	26,042