EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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		Nine Months
	Ended June 30,		Ended June 30,
	2022	2021	2022	2021
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding — Basic	25,856	26,045	25,959	26,040
Dilutive Restricted Shares	94	169	91	159
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding — Diluted	25,950	26,214	26,050	26,199