Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Summary of Changes in the Partnership's Goodwill

A summary of changes in the Partnership’s goodwill during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

Balance as of September 30, 2011	$	199,296
Fiscal year 2012 business combination		1,807
Balance as of September 30, 2012		201,103
Fiscal year 2013 business combination		27
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	201,130

Components of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization

Intangible assets subject to amortization consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,
	2013						2012
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accum. Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accum. Amortization		Net
Customer lists and other intangibles	$	288,011	$	221,221	$	66,790	$	286,783	$	212,071	$	74,712

Estimated Annual Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization

Total estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization, for the year ended September 30, 2014 and the four succeeding fiscal years ended September 30, is as follows (in thousands):

	Amount
2014	$	9,188
2015	$	9,053
2016	$	8,882
2017	$	8,362
2018	$	7,523