Pension Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Pension Plans

Components of net periodic pension cost (benefit)

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

	Three Months Ended
	December 31,
	2015			2014
Service cost	$	158		$	172
Interest cost	2,261			2,332
Expected return on plan assets	(3,472		)	(3,388		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	413			154
Administrative expenses	41			38
Net pension benefit	$	(599	)	$	(692	)