CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23,513	$ 33,357
Short-term investments	19,958	19,861
Trade accounts receivable, net	16,783	24,602
Current portion of notes receivable	4,404	3,786
Income tax receivable	8,857	2,570
Inventories, net	138,365	145,890
Deferred income tax assets	7,319	7,244
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,872	6,698
Total current assets	221,072	244,008
Rental equipment, net	45,262	53,873
Property, plant and equipment, net	50,989	49,205
Goodwill	1,843	1,843
Non-current deferred income tax assets	626	75
Non-current notes receivable	1,524	28
Prepaid income taxes	4,947	5,848
Other assets	106	106
Total assets	326,369	354,986
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable trade	2,865	4,964
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	6,762	14,590
Deferred revenue	529	3,752
Deferred income tax liabilities	23	23
Income taxes payable	230	22
Total current liabilities	10,409	23,351
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities	664	2,377
Total liabilities	11,073	25,728
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock	131	131
Additional paid-in capital	71,966	70,704
Retained earnings	250,292	260,919
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,093)	(2,496)
Total stockholders’ equity	315,296	329,258
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 326,369	$ 354,986