EARNINGS PER SHARE

3 Months Ended

Jan. 01, 2021

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 1, 2021		January 3, 2020
Net earnings		$	96.8	$	88.9
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.3		0.7
Net earnings attributable to Varian		$	96.5	$	88.2

Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		91.4		90.9
Dilutive effect of potential common shares		0.8		0.8
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		92.2		91.7
Net earnings per share attributable to Varian - basic		$	1.06	$	0.97
Net earnings per share attributable to Varian - diluted		$	1.05	$	0.96
Anti-dilutive employee share-based awards, excluded		—		0.8