FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents financial instruments, other than long-term debt, that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015.  See Note 8 for a detailed discussion of our long-term debt.  We have classified the following assets and liabilities in accordance with the fair value hierarchy set forth in the applicable standards. 

June 30, 2016	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	243,087	$	-	$	-	$	243,087
Other long-term investments		979		-		-		979
Derivative financial instruments		-		423		-		423
Total assets	$	244,066	$	423	$	-	$	244,489
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments		-		2,296		-		2,296
Total liabilities	$	-	$	2,296	$	-	$	2,296

September 30, 2015	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	354,190	$	-	$	-	$	354,190
Other long-term investments		1,720		-		-		1,720
Derivative financial instruments		-		14		-		14
Total assets	$	355,910	$	14	$	-	$	355,924
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments		-		1,406		-		1,406
Total liabilities	$	-	$	1,406	$	-	$	1,406