EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2012

Computation Of Net Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

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

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	June 29, 2012		July 1, 2011		June 29, 2012		July 1, 2011
Net earnings	$	108,843	$	98,605	$	306,848	$	298,173
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic		111,070		116,874		111,857		117,614
Dilutive effect of potential common shares		1,753		2,190		2,104		2,217
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted		112,823		119,064		113,961		119,831
Net earnings per share—basic	$	0.98	$	0.84	$	2.74	$	2.54
Net earnings per share—diluted	$	0.96	$	0.83	$	2.69	$	2.49