EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 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				Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)	April 3, 2020		March 29, 2019		April 3, 2020		March 29, 2019
Net earnings	$	43.1	$	88.4	$	132.0	$	192.3
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(0.1)		(0.2)		0.6		0.5
Net earnings attributable to Varian	$	43.2	$	88.6	$	131.4	$	191.8
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	90.7		91.0		90.8		91.0
Dilutive effect of potential common shares	0.7		0.9		0.8		1.0
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	91.4		91.9		91.6		92.0
Net earnings per share attributable to Varian - basic	$	0.48	$	0.97	$	1.45	$	2.11
Net earnings per share attributable to Varian - diluted	$	0.47	$	0.96	$	1.43	$	2.09
Anti-dilutive employee share-based awards, excluded	1.1		0.5		1.1		1.0