Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Stock-Based Compensation

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Stock-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Jun. 25, 2011
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Stock-Based Compensation

8. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $5.7 million and $4.0 million for the nine month periods ended June 25, 2011 and June 26, 2010, respectively, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. The tax benefit associated with share-based compensation expense for the nine month periods ended June 25, 2011 and June 26, 2010 was $2.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively.