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## SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

For Fiscal Years Ended September 30 (In thousands, except per share information) 

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Per share information for prior fiscal years have been restated to reflect the Company’s two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend and distributed to shareholders on April 1, 2002. 

Net earnings for fiscal 2000 included an after-tax charge of $23.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, relating to the settlement of certain litigation. 

Backlog for fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001 has been reclassified between its principal components in order to conform to the fiscal 2002 presentation. 

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