EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

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. The number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share for each period presented is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months		Six Months
	Ended March 31,		Ended March 31,
	2022	2021	2022	2021
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding — Basic	25,953	26,038	26,008	26,038
Dilutive Restricted Shares	92	163	90	154
Adjusted Shares — Diluted	26,045	26,201	26,098	26,192