Pension Plans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Pension Plans

Components of net periodic pension cost (benefit)

The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) are as follows (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Service cost	$	463		$	410		$	157		$	134
Interest cost	7,461			6,658			2,505			2,197
Expected return on plan assets	(9,869		)	(8,710		)	(3,313		)	(2,876		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	599			1,352			202			445
Administrative expenses	114			57			38			19
Net pension benefit	$	(1,232	)	$	(233	)	$	(411	)	$	(81	)