EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 03, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)	January 3, 2020		December 28, 2018
Net earnings	$	88.9	$	103.9
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.7		0.7
Net earnings attributable to Varian	$	88.2	$	103.2
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	90.9		91.0
Dilutive effect of potential common shares	0.8		1.0
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	91.7		92.0
Net earnings per share attributable to Varian - basic	$	0.97	$	1.13
Net earnings per share attributable to Varian - diluted	$	0.96	$	1.12
Anti-dilutive employee share-based awards, excluded	0.8		0.9