Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

The weighted average common shares used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share (shares in thousands) were as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Average common shares outstanding		193,609		194,609		193,909		195,528
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans		3,879		3,534		4,089		3,540

Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution		197,488		198,143		197,998		199,068