Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation Of Amounts Utilized In Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the amounts utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	2012		2011		2010
Earnings:
Net income	$	62,089	$	89,256	$	89,533
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	34,874		38,063		40,051
Dilutive effect of stock options	655		737		780
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	35,529		38,800		40,831
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.78	$	2.34	$	2.24
Diluted	$	1.75	$	2.30	$	2.19