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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 25, 2015

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 1-4221
(Commission
File Number) 73-0679879
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1400
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
(Address of principal executive offices)

(918) 742-5531
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 8.01    OTHER EVENTS

        As previously announced, on March 19, 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (the "Company"), issued $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.65% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "Notes") pursuant to a base indenture and a supplemental indenture, each dated as of March 19, 2015 (the "Indenture") by and among Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

        Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and the Company are also party to a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement"), pursuant to which they agreed to register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a new series of notes (the "Exchange Notes") having substantially identical terms as the applicable series of the Notes (other than liquidated damages provisions and transfer restrictions), as part of an offer to exchange the Exchange Notes for the Notes.

        In connection with its obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K to retrospectively adjust the following financial statements to include, in a footnote, the condensed consolidating financial information for Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. as issuer of the Notes and the Company as the parent guarantor of the Notes as required under Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X:

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Note 16, Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuer, to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014; and

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Note 17, Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuer, to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015.

        In addition, the Company is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K to present (i) selected financial data for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010 and (ii) the Company's Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013 and 2014, and updates to any applicable Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to the foregoing, in each case in order to reflect the retrospective adoption of a new accounting pronouncement. As previously disclosed in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, in April 2015 the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03 "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." ASU No. 2015-03 amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") to require that debt issuance cost be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related liability. Prior to the amendment, debt issuance costs were reported in the balance sheet as an asset. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015; however, the Company elected to early adopt effective January 1, 2015. The election requires retrospective application and represents a change in accounting principle. The ASU provides that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate.

        As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet is restated as follows:

	September 30, 2014
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets		1,277,366		(365	)		1,277,001
Other assets		19,307		(498	)		18,809
Total assets		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(365	)		39,635
Total current liabilities		507,526		(365	)		507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(498	)		39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		(498	)		1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998

        Item 6 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014 is being restated in its entirety to reflect the adjustment to selected financial data described above and is included in Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and incorporated by reference herein. Item 8 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014 and Item 1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 are being restated in their entirety to reflect both of the adjustments described above and are attached as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein.

        Other than as described above, this Form 8-K does not modify or update the disclosures contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in any way, nor does it reflect any subsequent information or events.

        This Current Report on Form 8-K should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014 and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015, as well as the Company's other filings with the SEC.

Item 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)

Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
	23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
	99.1	Item 6 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014—Selected Financial Data
	99.2	Item 8 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
	99.3	Item 1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015—Financial Statements (unaudited)

Exhibit No.		Description
	101	Financial statements from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014, and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015, formatted in Extensive Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly authorized the undersigned to sign this report on its behalf.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Registrant)

/s/ JONATHAN M. CINOCCA
Jonathan M. Cinocca
Corporate Secretary

DATE: June 25, 2015

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
	23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
	99.1	Item 6 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014—Selected Financial Data
	99.2	Item 8 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
	99.3	Item 1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015—Financial Statements (unaudited)
	101	Financial statements from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014, and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015, formatted in Extensive Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX

EX-23.1

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Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-63124) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan,



(2)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-137144) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, and



(3)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-176911) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan;

of our report dated November 26, 2014 (except Note 1 as it relates to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Imputation of Interest; Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, and Note 16 as to which the date is June 25, 2015) with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. included in this Current Report (Form 8-K).

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
June 25, 2015

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Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

Item 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

        The following table summarizes selected financial information and should be read in conjunction with Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" included in this Form 10-K.

Five-year Summary of Selected Financial Data

	2014			2013		2012		2011			2010
	(in thousands except per share amounts)
Operating revenues	$	3,719,707		$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802	$	2,543,894		$	1,875,162
Income from continuing operations		708,766			721,453		573,609		434,668			286,081
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186		7,436		(482	)		(129,769	)
Net Income		708,719			736,639		581,045		434,186			156,312
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations		6.54			6.75		5.35		4.06			2.70
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations		—			0.14		0.07		—			(1.23	)
Basic earnings per share		6.54			6.89		5.42		4.06			1.47
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations		6.46			6.65		5.27		3.99			2.66
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations		—			0.14		0.07		—			(1.21	)
Diluted earnings per share		6.46			6.79		5.34		3.99			1.45
Total assets*		6,720,998			6,263,564		5,719,412		5,003,001			4,264,311
Long-term debt		39,502			79,137		193,737		234,279			359,110
Cash dividends declared per common share		2.625			1.300		0.280		0.260			0.220

*

Total assets for all years include amounts related to discontinued operations. As further discussed in Note 2—"Discontinued Operations" included in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K, our Venezuelan subsidiary was classified as discontinued operations on June 30, 2010, after the seizure of our drilling assets in that country by the Venezuelan government.

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Exhibit 99.1
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Five-year Summary of Selected Financial Data

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Item 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		2
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		4
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014 and 2013		5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		9

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2014. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 26, 2014, except for Note 1 as it relates
to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03,
Imputation of Interest; Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,
and Note 16 as to which the date is June 25, 2015.

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Consolidated Statements of Income

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Operating revenues
Drilling—U.S. Land	$	3,099,954		$	2,785,449		$	2,678,475
Drilling—Offshore		250,811			221,863			189,086
Drilling—International Land		355,532			366,841			270,027
Other		13,410			13,461			14,214
		3,719,707			3,387,614			3,151,802
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs, excluding depreciation		2,009,912			1,852,768			1,750,510
Depreciation		523,549			455,623			387,549
Research and development		15,905			15,235			16,060
General and administrative		135,139			126,250			107,307
Income from asset sales		(19,585	)		(18,923	)		(19,223	)
		2,664,920			2,430,953			2,242,203
Operating income from continuing operations		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		1,096,314			1,114,297			902,580
Income tax provision		387,548			392,844			328,971
Income from continuing operations		708,766			721,453			573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		2,758			14,701			7,355
Income tax provision (benefit)		2,805			(485	)		(81	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
NET INCOME	$	708,719		$	736,639		$	581,045
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	0.14		$	0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	0.14		$	0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic		107,800			106,286			106,819
Diluted		109,141			107,879			108,377

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Net income	$	708,719		$	736,639		$	581,045
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities, net of income taxes of ($15.5) million at September 30, 2014, $34.2 million at September 30, 2013 and $37.2 million at September 30, 2012		(19,006	)		46,853			63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net of income taxes of ($17.5) million at September 30, 2014 and ($60.8) million at September 30, 2013		(27,737	)		(92,543	)		—
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes of ($1.5) million at September 30, 2014, $6.6 million at September 30, 2013 and $2.4 million at September 30, 2012		(2,661	)		11,413			4,174
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(49,404	)		(34,277	)		67,899
Comprehensive income	$	659,315		$	702,362		$	648,944

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Assets
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	447,868
Accounts receivable, less reserve of $4,597 in 2014 and $4,795 in 2013		705,214		621,420
Inventories		106,241		88,866
Deferred income taxes		16,519		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other		80,912		79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations		7,206		3,705
Total current assets		1,277,001		1,257,811
INVESTMENTS		236,644		316,154
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Contract drilling equipment		7,191,281		6,493,606
Construction in progress		288,877		153,252
Real estate properties		64,812		63,542
Other		354,853		310,515
		7,899,823		7,020,915
Less-Accumulated depreciation		2,711,279		2,344,812
Net property, plant and equipment		5,188,544		4,676,103
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Other assets		18,809		13,496
TOTAL ASSETS	$	6,720,998	$	6,263,564

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in thousands, except share data and per share amounts)
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	182,031	$	144,379
Accrued liabilities		282,278		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year		39,635		114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		3,217		3,210
Total current liabilities		507,161		451,873
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt		39,502		79,137
Deferred income taxes		1,215,259		1,222,981
Other		64,110		65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		3,989		495
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,322,860		1,367,964
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 110,508,605 and 108,738,577 shares issued as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 108,232,284 and 106,716,970 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively		11,051		10,874
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued		—		—
Additional paid-in capital		383,972		288,758
Retained earnings		4,525,797		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126		132,530
		5,003,946		4,534,825
Less treasury stock, 2,276,321 shares in 2014 and 2,021,607 shares in 2013, at cost		112,969		91,098
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977		4,443,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	6,720,998	$	6,263,564

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	Common Stock										Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Treasury Stock
					Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings
	Shares		Amount											Shares			Amount			Total
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Balance, September 30, 2011		107,243	$	10,724	$	210,909		$	2,954,210		$	98,908			157		$	(4,704	)	$	3,270,047
Comprehensive Income:
Net income									581,045												581,045
Other comprehensive income												67,899									67,899
Dividends declared ($.28 per share)									(29,960	)											(29,960	)
Exercise of stock options		315		32		5,398									47			(2,757	)		2,673
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million						4,340															4,340
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes		41		4		(2,485	)								(51	)		967			(1,514	)
Repurchase of common stock															1,748			(77,610	)		(77,610	)
Stock-based compensation						18,078															18,078
Balance, September 30, 2012		107,599		10,760		236,240			3,505,295			166,807			1,901			(84,104	)		3,834,998
Comprehensive Income:
Net income									736,639												736,639
Other comprehensive loss												(34,277	)								(34,277	)
Dividends declared ($1.30 per share)									(139,271	)											(139,271	)
Exercise of stock options		1,057		106		21,746									162			(8,535	)		13,317
Tax benefit of stock-based awards						10,727															10,727
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes		83		8		(3,226	)								(41	)		1,541			(1,677	)
Stock-based compensation						23,271															23,271
Balance, September 30, 2013		108,739		10,874		288,758			4,102,663			132,530			2,022			(91,098	)		4,443,727
Comprehensive Income:
Net income									708,719												708,719
Other comprehensive loss												(49,404	)								(49,404	)
Dividends declared ($2.625 per share)									(285,585	)											(285,585	)
Exercise of stock options		1,613		161		41,911									216			(18,822	)		23,250
Tax benefit of stock-based awards						26,616															26,616
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes		157		16		(16	)								38			(3,049	)		(3,049	)
Stock-based compensation						26,703															26,703
Balance, September 30, 2014		110,509	$	11,051	$	383,972		$	4,525,797		$	83,126			2,276		$	(112,969	)	$	4,890,977

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	708,719		$	736,639		$	581,045
Adjustment for (income) loss from discontinued operations		47			(15,186	)		(7,436	)
Income from continuing operations		708,766			721,453			573,609
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		523,549			455,623			387,549
Amortization of debt issuance costs		400			409			315
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Stock-based compensation		26,703			23,271			18,078
Pension settlement charge		1,376			—			—
Gain on sale of investment securities		(45,234	)		(162,121	)		—
Income from asset sales		(19,585	)		(18,923	)		(19,223	)
Deferred income tax expense		27,124			29,557			196,931
Other		2			2,490			—
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(83,594	)		(4,806	)		(160,154	)
Inventories		(17,375	)		(12,289	)		(22,170	)
Prepaid expenses and other		(6,687	)		5,321			(28,073	)
Accounts payable		(21,082	)		(52,076	)		54,906
Accrued liabilities		35,845			24,259			195
Deferred income taxes		(784	)		(1,673	)		(180	)
Other noncurrent liabilities		(10,650	)		(17,371	)		(1,592	)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations		1,118,574			996,999			1,000,396
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations		(47	)		186			(64	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,118,527			997,185			1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(952,892	)		(809,066	)		(1,097,680	)
Proceeds from asset sales		30,770			28,026			39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments		49,205			232,221			—
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations		(872,917	)		(548,819	)		(1,057,786	)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations		—			15,000			7,500
Net cash used in investing activities		(872,917	)		(533,819	)		(1,050,286	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		(115,000	)		(40,000	)		(115,000	)
Proceeds from line of credit		—			—			20,000
Payments on line of credit		—			—			(20,000	)
Repurchase of common stock		—			—			(77,610	)
Dividends paid		(264,386	)		(93,053	)		(30,049	)
Exercise of stock options		23,250			13,317			2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		(1,677	)		(1,514	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		26,616			9,820			3,303
Net cash used in financing activities		(332,569	)		(111,593	)		(218,197	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(86,959	)		351,773			(268,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		447,868			96,095			364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	360,909		$	447,868		$	96,095

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Fiscal years of our foreign operations end on August 31 to facilitate reporting of consolidated results. There were no significant intervening events that materially affected the financial statements.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        We classified our former Venezuelan operation as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as more fully described in Note 2. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates only to our continuing operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

        The functional currency for all our foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Income statement accounts are translated at average rates for the year. Gains and losses from remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency translations into U.S. dollars are included in direct operating costs. Included in direct operating costs are aggregate foreign currency remeasurement and a transaction loss of $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and transaction gains of $0.7 million and $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

USE OF ESTIMATES

        The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In October 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 amended Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 220, Comprehensive Income, and superseded and replaced ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income. The standard did not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. However, the guidance does require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the amount of other comprehensive income reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2015-03 "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". ASU No. 2015-03 amends the FASB ASC to require that debt issuance cost be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related liability. Prior to the amendment, debt issuance costs were reported in the balance sheet as an asset. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, however,

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we elected to early adopt effective January 1, 2015. The election requires retrospective application and represents a change in accounting principle. The ASU provides that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 and 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheets are restated as follows:

	September 30, 2014
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets		1,277,366		(365	)		1,277,001
Other assets		19,307		(498	)		18,809
Total assets		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(365	)		39,635
Total current liabilities		507,526		(365	)		507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(498	)		39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		(498	)		1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998

	September 30, 2013
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	79,938	$	(400	)	$	79,538
Total current assets		1,258,211		(400	)		1,257,811
Other assets		14,359		(863	)		13,496
Total assets		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		115,000		(400	)		114,600
Total current liabilities		452,273		(400	)		451,873
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		80,000		(863	)		79,137
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,368,827		(863	)		1,367,964
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564

        Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs has been reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 to conform to current year presentation. The amortization was previously included as a change in assets.

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts, and several "zero-balance" disbursement accounts for funding payroll and accounts payable. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances.

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        We had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $30.2 million and $25.7 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cash is restricted for the purpose of potential insurance claims in our wholly-owned captive insurance company. Of the total at September 30, 2014, $2.0 million is from the initial capitalization of the captive company and management has elected to restrict an additional $28.2 million. The restricted amounts are primarily invested in short-term money market securities.

        The restricted cash and cash equivalents are reflected in the balance sheet as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

        Inventories and supplies are primarily replacement parts and supplies held for use in our drilling operations. Inventories and supplies are valued at the lower of cost (moving average or actual) or market value.

INVESTMENTS

        We maintain investments in equity securities of certain publicly traded companies. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        We regularly review investment securities for impairment based on criteria that include the extent to which the investment's carrying value exceeds its related fair value, the duration of the market decline and the financial strength and specific prospects of the issuer of the security. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Substantially all property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (contract drilling equipment, 4-15 years; real estate buildings and equipment, 10-45 years; and other, 2-23 years). Depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes abandonments of $23.0 million, $9.1 million and $16.4 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012,

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respectively. Effective September 30, 2014, we decommissioned nine idle conventional rigs. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to direct operating cost, while betterments and refurbishments are capitalized.

        We lease office space and equipment for use in operations. Leases are evaluated at inception or at any subsequent material modification and, depending on the lease terms, are classified as either capital leases or operating leases as appropriate under ASC 840, Leases. We do not have significant capital leases.

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

        We capitalize interest on major projects during construction. Interest is capitalized based on the average interest rate on related debt. Capitalized interest for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $7.7 million, $8.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

        We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment include a significant decline in revenue or cash margin per day, extended periods of low rig utilization, changes in market demand for a specific asset, obsolescence, completion of specific contracts and/or overall general market conditions. If a review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made to adjust the carrying value down to the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon estimated discounted future cash flows or estimated fair market value, if available. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig's marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and make up to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including industry utilization. Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors.

SELF-INSURANCE ACCRUALS

        We have accrued a liability for estimated worker's compensation and other casualty claims incurred.

DRILLING REVENUES

        Contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Reimbursements for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $328.9 million, $332.5 million and $329.7 million, respectively. For contracts that are terminated prior

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

RENT REVENUES

        We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties consisting primarily of retail and multi-tenant warehouse space. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and warehouse buildings generally range from three to ten years. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Overage and percentage rents are based on tenants' sales volume. Recoveries from tenants for property taxes and operating expenses are recognized in other operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Our rent revenues are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

        Leasehold improvement allowances are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

INCOME TAXES

        Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities.

        We provide for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes, which is more fully discussed in Note 4. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        We record compensation expense associated with stock options in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Compensation expense is determined using a fair-value-based measurement method for all awards granted. In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and expected remaining term of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which is generally the vesting period. Compensation expense related to stock options is recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

TREASURY STOCK

        Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are credited or charged to additional paid-in capital using the average-cost method.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

        Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are included in comprehensive income or loss but excluded from net income or loss. We report the components of other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, by their nature and disclose the tax effect allocated to each component in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

NOTE 2 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela. Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due in Venezuela.

        Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations. Included in fiscal 2013 and 2012 are proceeds from arbitration, as more fully described in Note 13.

NOTE 3 DEBT

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had $40 million and $80 million, respectively, in unsecured long-term debt outstanding at rates and maturities shown in the following table:

	Principal				Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs
	September 30,
					September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000	$	—	$	27
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000		—		145
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		145
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		146
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012		—		—		581		800
	$	80,000	$	195,000		863		1,263
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000		365		400
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000	$	498	$	863

        The intermediate unsecured debt outstanding at September 30, 2013 matured August 15, 2014 and was paid in full.

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NOTE 3 DEBT (Continued)

        We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at September 30, 2014 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent. Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016. We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

        We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017. The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit. The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total capitalization on September 30, 2014, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality. As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $34.2 million. At September 30, 2014, we had $265.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

        At September 30, 2014, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations. These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

        The applicable agreements for all unsecured debt described in this Note 3 contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

        At September 30, 2014, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending September 30,
2015	$	40,000
2016		40,000
	$	80,000

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NOTE 4 INCOME TAXES

        The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	323,386		$	315,820		$	108,297
Foreign		15,841			14,551			13,201
State		21,197			32,916			10,542
		360,424			363,287			132,040
Deferred:
Federal		28,183			35,530			196,373
Foreign		(3,265	)		(1,409	)		(6,484	)
State		2,206			(4,564	)		7,042
		27,124			29,557			196,931
Total provision	$	387,548		$	392,844		$	328,971

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        The amounts of domestic and foreign income before income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	1,061,006	$	1,071,435	$	886,484
Foreign		35,308		42,862		16,096
	$	1,096,314	$	1,114,297	$	902,580

        Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated and necessary allowances are provided. The carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on management's judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future.

        The components of our net deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	1,187,774	$	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities		83,787		117,567
Other		67		55
Total deferred tax liabilities		1,271,628		1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves		1,370		2,146
Self-insurance reserves		10,311		8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards		48,285		54,867
Financial accruals		52,289		48,963
Other		8,332		7,487
Total deferred tax assets		120,587		121,820
Valuation allowance		47,699		49,631
Net deferred tax assets		72,888		72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	1,198,740	$	1,206,567

        The change in our net deferred tax assets and liabilities is impacted by foreign currency remeasurement.

        As of September 30, 2014, we had state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $7.4 million and $24.6 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $49.9 million (of which $39.2 million is reflected as a deferred tax asset in our Consolidated Financial Statements prior to consideration of our valuation allowance) which will expire

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in fiscal 2015 through 2024. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $0.5 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $39.2 million which more likely than not will not be utilized.

        Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
U.S. Federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effect of foreign taxes		1.2			1.1			0.7
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.4			1.5			1.4
U.S. domestic production activities		(2.6	)		(2.1	)		(1.1	)
Other		0.4			(0.2	)		0.4
Effective income tax rate		35.4	%		35.3	%		36.4	%

        We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had accrued interest and penalties of $6.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

        A reconciliation of the change in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,	$	8,129		$	8,438
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods		(4	)		(914	)
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods		4,293			1,896
Gross decreases—current period effect of tax positions		(836	)		(437	)
Gross increases—current period effect of tax positions		4			147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments		(533	)		(562	)
Settlements		(306	)		(439	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,	$	10,747		$	8,129

        As of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits includes $2.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate. The remaining unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties are included in other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax position associated with our international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits. However, we believe it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions may increase by approximately $8.6 million to $11.2 million

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during the next 12 months due to an international matter. We provided for uncertain tax positions of $3.5 million related to discontinued operations during the twelve months ended September 30, 2014.

        We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years that remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions include fiscal 2010 through 2013, with the exception of jurisdictions currently under audit. Audits in foreign jurisdictions are generally complete through fiscal 2001.

        On September 13, 2013, the IRS issued final regulations providing guidance on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and proposed regulations providing guidance on the dispositions of such property. The implementation date for these regulations is tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Changes for tax treatment elected by us or required by the regulations will generally be effective prospectively; however, implementation of many of the regulations' provisions will require a calculation of the cumulative effect of the changes on prior years, and it is expected that such amount will have to be included in the determination of our taxable income in fiscal 2015, or possibly over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2015. Since the changes will affect the timing for deducting expenditures for tax purposes, the impact of implementation will be reflected in the amount of income taxes payable or receivable, cash flows from operations and deferred taxes beginning in fiscal 2015, with no net tax provision effect. At this time we estimate the impact of implementing the regulations to be immaterial to the deferred tax balances for all years presented.

NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        On September 30, 2014, we had 108,232,284 outstanding preferred stock purchase rights ("Rights") pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement dated January 8, 1996, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 8, 2005. As adjusted for the two-for-one stock splits in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 2006, and as long as the Rights are not separately transferable, one-half Right attaches to each share of our common stock. Under the terms of the Rights Agreement each Right entitles the holder thereof to purchase one full unit consisting of one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"), without par value, at a price of $250 per unit. The exercise price and the number of units of Preferred Stock issuable on exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment in certain cases to prevent dilution. The Rights will be attached to the common stock certificates and are not exercisable or transferable apart from the common stock, until ten business days after a person acquires 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock or ten business days following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person owning 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock. In that event, each holder of a Right (other than the acquiring person) shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. In the event we are acquired in a merger or certain other business combination transactions (including one in which we are the surviving corporation), or more than 50 percent of our assets or earning power is sold or transferred, each holder of a Right shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the acquiring company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. The Rights are redeemable under certain circumstances at $0.01 per Right and will expire, unless earlier redeemed, on January 31, 2016.

        The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash

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equivalents or other available sources. During fiscal 2012, we purchased 1,747,819 common shares at an aggregate cost of $77.6 million, which are held as treasury shares. We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we purchased 414,992 common shares at an aggregate cost of $32.3 million, which will be held as treasury shares.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

        The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the year ended September 30, 2014:

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

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        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

NOTE 6 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan") was approved by our stockholders. The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors to grant nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors. Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date. We have the right to satisfy option exercises from treasury shares and from authorized but unissued shares. There were 261,438 nonqualified stock options and 230,375 shares of restricted stock awards granted under the 2010 Plan during fiscal 2014. Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

        A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

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        Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost of $26.6 million, $9.8 million and $3.3 million are reported as a financing cash flow in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

STOCK OPTIONS

        Vesting requirements for stock options are determined by the Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors. Options currently outstanding began vesting one year after the grant date with 25 percent of the options vesting for four consecutive years.

        We use the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the fair value of stock options granted to employees. The fair value of the options is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which are generally the vesting periods. The weighted-average fair value calculations for options granted within the fiscal period are based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth in the table below. Options that were granted in prior periods are based on assumptions prevailing at the date of grant.

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

        Risk-Free Interest Rate.    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

        Expected Volatility Rate.    Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

        Expected Dividend Yield.    The dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

        Expected Term.    The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

        Based on these calculations, the weighted-average fair value per option granted to acquire a share of common stock was $29.44, $23.80 and $27.75 per share for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

        The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2014 (shares in thousands):

	Outstanding Stock Options						Exercisable Stock Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Options		Weighted-Average Remaining Life		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$16.01 to $35.105		1,108		2.7	$	27.00		1,108	$	27.00
$38.015 to $54.18		896		6.6	$	46.74		574	$	43.36
$59.76 to $79.67		625		8.0	$	67.91		202	$	63.76
$16.01 to $79.67		2,629		5.3	$	43.46		1,884	$	35.93

        At September 30, 2014, the weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options was 4.2 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $116.7 million with a weighted-average exercise price of $35.93 per share.

        The number of options vested or expected to vest at September 30, 2014 was 2,623,688 with an aggregate intrinsic value of $142.8 million and a weighted-average exercise price of $43.43 per share.

        As of September 30, 2014, the unrecognized compensation cost related to the stock options was $7.6 million. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $100.9 million, $40.4 million and $12.0 million, respectively.

        The grant date fair value of shares vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8.8 million, $9.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

RESTRICTED STOCK

        Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of September 30, 2014, there was $20.0 million of total unrecognized compensation

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cost related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1)

The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE

        ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividend or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260. As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

        Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

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        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

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        The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

NOTE 8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

        The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities is primarily based on market quotes. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

        On an on-going basis, we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if a decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established. We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        During fiscal 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sales of $49.2 million were sold. The gross realized gain on the sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $45.2 million. During fiscal 2013, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $214.1 million were sold. The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $153.4 million. We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities in fiscal 2012. All of the gains from available-for-sale securities are included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

        During fiscal 2013, we sold our shares in three limited partnerships that were primarily invested in international equities and carried at a cost of $9.4 million, realizing a gain of $8.8 million that is included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We no longer have any investments in limited partnerships.

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        The assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair market value which totaled $14.3 million and $10.5 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

        The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly-liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

        The carrying value of other assets, accrued liabilities and other liabilities approximated fair value at September 30, 2014 and 2013.

        ASC 820 defines fair value as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date." ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

•

Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

•

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

•

Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and not corroborated by market data.

        At September 30, 2014, our financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets and money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets. Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency we have elected to classify as restricted that is included in current assets of discontinued operations and limited to remaining liabilities of discontinued operations. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

        At September 30, 2014, Level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit, which is included in current assets.

        Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

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        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

        The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	79.0	$	193.7
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

        The fair value for fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us. The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

NOTE 9 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        We maintain a domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain U.S. employees who meet certain age and service requirements. In July 2003, we revised the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Employee Retirement Plan ("Pension Plan") to close the Pension Plan to new participants effective October 1, 2003, and reduce benefit accruals for current participants through September 30, 2006, at which time benefit accruals were discontinued and the Pension Plan was frozen.

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        The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations and fair value of Pension Plan assets over the two-year period ended September 30, 2014 and a statement of the funded status as of September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	111,108		$	102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	102,680		$	112,062
Interest cost		4,763			4,339
Actuarial (gain) loss		10,787			(9,320	)
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	111,108		$	102,680
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	96,818		$	86,718
Actual return on plan assets		11,132			12,369
Employer contribution		7,329			2,132
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	108,157		$	96,818
Funded status of the plan at end of year	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Accrued liabilities	$	(62	)	$	(145	)
Noncurrent liabilities—other		(2,889	)		(5,717	)
Net amount recognized	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

Net actuarial loss $ (23,405 ) $ (19,210 )

        The amount recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and not yet reflected in periodic benefit cost expected to be amortized in next year's periodic benefit cost is a net actuarial loss of $1.2 million.

        The weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs		4.80	%		4.06	%		4.33	%
Discount rate for year-end obligations		4.32	%		4.80	%		4.06	%
Expected return on plan assets		6.61	%		7.06	%		7.16	%

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        The mortality table issued by the Society of Actuaries in October 2014 was used for the September 30, 2014 pension calculation. The new mortality information reflects improved life expectancies and projected mortality improvements.

        We contributed $7.3 million to the Pension Plan in fiscal 2014 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets. We estimate contributing at least $0.1 million in fiscal 2015 to meet the minimum contribution required by law and may make additional contributions in fiscal 2015 if needed to fund unexpected distributions.

        Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit) were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

        We record settlement expense when benefit payments exceed the total annual service and interest costs.

        The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

Years Ended September 30,
2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 - 2024	Total
$5,510	$6,416	$5,642	$6,999	$7,559	$36,032	$68,158

        Included in the Pension Plan is an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND ASSET ALLOCATION

        Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. The investment strategy is intended to help pay the cost of the Plan while providing adequate security to meet the benefits promised under the Plan. We maintain a diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value that might occur from devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls are considered. Plan assets are invested in portfolios of diversified public-market equity securities and fixed income securities. The Plan does not directly hold securities of the Company.

        The expected long-term rate of return on Plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the Plan's investment portfolio after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of the return and volatility of various asset classes.

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NOTE 9 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

        The target allocation for 2015 and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan at the end of fiscal 2014 and 2013, by asset category, follows:

	Target Allocation			Percentage of Plan Assets At September 30,
Asset Category	2015			2014			2013
U.S. equities		55	%		61	%		58	%
International equities		15			12			13
Fixed income		27			25			27
Real estate and other		3			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

PLAN ASSETS

        The fair value of Plan assets at September 30, 2014 and 2013, summarized by level within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 8, are as follows:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	2,250	$	2,250	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		55,054		55,054		—		—
Bond funds		24,722		24,722		—		—
International stock funds		8,731		8,731		—		—
Total mutual funds		88,507		88,507		—		—
Domestic common stock		15,733		15,733		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,366		1,366		—		—
Oil and gas properties		301		—		—		301
Total	$	108,157	$	107,856	$	—	$	301

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	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	1,983	$	1,983	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		44,129		44,129		—		—
Bond funds		23,749		23,749		—		—
International stock funds		12,519		12,519		—		—
Total mutual funds		80,397		80,397		—		—
Domestic common stock		12,998		12,998		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,153		1,153		—		—
Oil and gas properties		287		—		—		287
Total	$	96,818	$	96,531	$	—	$	287

        The Plan's financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. The Plan has no assets utilizing Level 2. The Plan's assets utilizing Level 3 inputs consist of oil and gas properties. The fair value of oil and gas properties is determined by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., based upon actual revenue received for the previous twelve-month period and experience with similar assets.

        The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Plan's Level 3 assets for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Oil and Gas Properties
	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	287	$	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date		14		(12	)
Balance, end of year	$	301	$	287

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

        Substantially all employees on the United States payroll may elect to participate in the 401(k)/Thrift Plan by contributing a portion of their earnings. We contribute an amount equal to 100 percent of the first five percent of the participant's compensation subject to certain limitations. The annual expense incurred for this defined contribution plan was $32.3 million, $28.3 million and $26.7 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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NOTE 10 SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

        The following reflects the activity in our reserve for bad debt for 2014, 2013 and 2012:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at October 1,	$	4,795		$	942		$	776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Write-off of bad debt		2			(22	)		(39	)
Balance at September 30,	$	4,597		$	4,795		$	942

        Prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities at September 30 consist of the following:

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash	$	28,244	$	23,691
Prepaid insurance		13,316		14,250
Deferred mobilization		20,133		11,395
Income tax asset		—		9,322
Prepaid value added tax		434		5,004
Other		18,785		15,876
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	80,912	$	79,538
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs	$	91,408	$	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits		88,128		71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax		42,538		38,328
Accrued income taxes		10,611		—
Deferred mobilization		18,103		12,235
Self-insurance liabilities		8,118		7,028
Deferred income		3,144		11,663
Other		20,228		18,603
Total accrued liabilities	$	282,278	$	189,684
Noncurrent liabilities—Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans	$	25,305	$	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities		13,476		12,207
Deferred mobilization		3,818		8,067
Deferred income		—		1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties		13,239		12,844
Other		8,272		7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities—other	$	64,110	$	65,351

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NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

        Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year. The following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	1,047,176		$	791,741		$	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year		29,264			46,589			61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year		(123,548	)		(29,264	)		(46,589	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	952,892		$	809,066		$	1,097,680

NOTE 12 RISK FACTORS

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT

        Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, short-term investments and trade receivables. We place temporary cash investments in the U.S. with established financial institutions and invest in a diversified portfolio of highly rated, short-term money market instruments. Our trade receivables, primarily with established companies in the oil and gas industry, may impact credit risk as customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions. International sales also present various risks including governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets and restrict the movement of funds. Most of our international sales, however, are to large international or government-owned national oil companies. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of customers and do not typically require collateral in support for trade receivables. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts, when necessary, to cover estimated credit losses. Such an allowance is based on management's knowledge of customer accounts.

VOLATILITY OF MARKET

        Our operations can be materially affected by oil and gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices have been historically volatile and difficult to predict. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining a customer's future spending levels. This volatility, along with the

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difficulty in predicting future prices, can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for contract drilling services is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

        In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets may cause difficulty for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in a reduction in customer spending and the demand for drilling services. This reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

SELF-INSURANCE

        We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker's compensation, general liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $3 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker's compensation, general liability claims and claims that are incurred but not reported. Estimates are based on adjusters' estimates, historic experience and statistical methods that we believe are reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

        We have a wholly-owned captive insurance company which finances a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company-owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS

        International drilling operations may significantly contribute to our revenues and net operating income. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully conduct such operations, and a failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Also, the success of our international operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management's control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, modified exchange controls, changes in international regulatory requirements and international employment issues, risk of expropriation of real and personal property and the burden of complying with foreign laws. Additionally, in the event that extended labor strikes occur or a country experiences significant political, economic or social instability, we could experience shortages in labor and/or material and supplies necessary to operate some of our drilling rigs, thereby potentially causing an adverse material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        We are not operating in any country that is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period. All of our foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. As such, if a foreign economy is considered highly inflationary, there would be no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTE 12 RISK FACTORS (Continued)

        Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms acceptable to us.

NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS

        During fiscal 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate 83 new FlexRigs in the U.S. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate six new FlexRigs in the U.S. As of November 13, 2014, 41 new FlexRigs with customer commitments remained under construction. During construction, rig construction cost is included in construction in progress and then transferred to contract drilling equipment when the rig is placed in the field for service. Equipment, parts and supplies are ordered in advance to promote efficient construction progress. At September 30, 2014, we had purchase orders outstanding of approximately $412.9 million for the purchase of drilling equipment.

LEASES

        At September 30, 2014, we were leasing approximately 204,000 square feet of office space near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also lease other office space and equipment for use in operations. For operating leases that contain built-in pre-determined rent escalations, rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lease term. Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of a year at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total	$	38,476

        Total rent expense was $12.1 million, $9.9 million and $8.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

CONTINGENCIES

        Various legal actions, the majority of which arise in the ordinary course of business, are pending. We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles. None of these legal

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actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

        We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business. We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

        During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency. We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies and recognize income until realized. The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010. Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo"). Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, we settled arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Venezuelan government, PDVSA or Petroleo related to the seizure of our property in Venezuela. Proceeds of $15.0 million and $7.5 million were received and recorded in discontinued operations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.'s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of the Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Although we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions.

NOTE 14 SEGMENT INFORMATION

        We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land. The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies. To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments. Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit which is managed separately. Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and

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other South American and Middle Eastern countries. Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments. Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income. Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

        We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

•

revenues from external and internal customers

•

direct operating costs

•

depreciation and

•

allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

        General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

        Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense. We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in our core businesses. We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

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        Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for continuing operations for each of the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is shown in the following table:

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets (as adjusted)		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,259,947	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,016		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,713,792		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,713,792	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,742,381	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,378,423		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,259,859		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,259,859	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,420,625	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,048,298		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,711,794		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,711,794	$	1,082,678

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        The following table reconciles segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

        The following table presents revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571

        Long-lived assets are comprised of property, plant and equipment.

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        Revenues from one customer accounted for approximately 10.7 percent, 9.5 percent and 12.0 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Revenues from another customer accounted for approximately 8.2 percent, 7.9 percent and 10.2 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Collectively, the receivables from these customers were approximately $122.5 million and $94.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

NOTE 15 SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	889,152	$	893,430	$	952,087	$	985,038
Operating income		264,031		255,342		271,912		263,502
Income from continuing operations		173,182		174,589		192,290		168,705
Net income		173,182		174,570		192,279		168,688
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Net income		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53
Net income		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53

2013	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	844,572	$	838,309	$	840,197	$	864,536
Operating income		240,547		232,920		239,960		243,234
Income from continuing operations		159,611		151,067		250,978		159,797
Net income		159,603		151,080		266,159		159,797
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.50		1.41		2.35		1.49
Net income		1.50		1.41		2.49		1.49
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.48		1.39		2.32		1.47
Net income		1.48		1.39		2.46		1.47

        The sum of earnings per share for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to changes in the average number of common shares outstanding.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.7 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.7 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $12.9 million, $0.12 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $1.4 million, $0.01 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $14.9 million, $0.13 per share on a diluted basis.

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        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $5.0 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $5.5 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.6 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $92.4 million, $0.86 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.8 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        In March 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("the issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ("parent" or "the guarantor"), issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million due 2025. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by parent. No subsidiaries of parent currently guarantee the notes, subject to certain provisions that if any subsidiary guarantees certain other debt of the issuer or parent, then such subsidiary will provide a guarantee of the obligations under the notes.

        In connection with the notes, we are providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements. Condensed consolidating financial information for the issuer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and parent/guarantor, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is shown in the tables below.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	3,325,039		$	394,820		$	(152	)	$	3,719,707
Operating costs and other		10,763			2,291,775			366,682			(4,300	)		2,664,920
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(10,763	)		1,033,264			28,138			4,148			1,054,787
Other income, net		57			48,108			2,164			(4,148	)		46,181
Interest expense		(42	)		(3,049	)		(1,563	)		—			(4,654	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		715,157			4,668			—			(719,825	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		704,409			1,082,991			28,739			(719,825	)		1,096,314
Income tax provision		(4,310	)		370,723			21,135			—			387,548
Income from continuing operations		708,719			712,268			7,604			(719,825	)		708,766
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,758			—			2,758
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(47	)		—			(47	)
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557		$	(719,825	)	$	708,719

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	708,719
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—			(19,006	)		—		—			(19,006	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—			(27,737	)		—		—			(27,737	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		(213	)		(2,448	)		—		—			(2,661	)
Other comprehensive loss		(213	)		(49,191	)		—		—			(49,404	)
Comprehensive income	$	708,506		$	663,077		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	659,315

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,998,299		$	389,382		$	(67	)	$	3,387,614
Operating costs and other		12,775			2,063,737			355,751			(1,310	)		2,430,953
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(12,775	)		934,562			33,631			1,243			956,661
Other income, net		20			164,170			863			(1,288	)		163,765
Interest expense		(83	)		(4,776	)		(1,315	)		45			(6,129	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		745,105			33,360			—			(778,465	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		732,267			1,127,316			33,179			(778,465	)		1,114,297
Income tax provision		(4,372	)		383,881			13,335			—			392,844
Income from continuing operations		736,639			743,435			19,844			(778,465	)		721,453
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			14,701			—			14,701
Income tax provision		—			—			(485	)		—			(485	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			15,186			—			15,186
Net income	$	736,639		$	743,435		$	35,030		$	(778,465	)	$	736,639

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	736,639	$	743,435		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	736,639
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		46,853			—		—			46,853
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(92,543	)		—		—			(92,543	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		2,663		8,750			—		—			11,413
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,663		(36,940	)		—		—			(34,277	)
Comprehensive income	$	739,302	$	706,495		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	702,362

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,850,355		$	301,514		$	(67	)	$	3,151,802
Operating costs and other		5,271			1,950,620			289,223			(2,911	)		2,242,203
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(5,271	)		899,735			12,291			2,844			909,599
Other income, net		144			2,191			2,145			(2,846	)		1,634
Interest expense		(143	)		(6,275	)		(2,237	)		2			(8,653	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		584,252			7,459			—			(591,711	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		578,982			903,110			12,199			(591,711	)		902,580
Income tax provision		(2,063	)		321,404			9,630			—			328,971
Income from continuing operations		581,045			581,706			2,569			(591,711	)		573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			7,355			—			7,355
Income tax provision		—			—			(81	)		—			(81	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			7,436			—			7,436
Net income	$	581,045		$	581,706		$	10,005		$	(591,711	)	$	581,045

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	581,045	$	581,706	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	581,045
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		63,725		—		—			63,725
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		1,154		3,020		—		—			4,174
Other comprehensive income		1,154		66,745		—		—			67,899
Comprehensive income	$	582,199	$	648,451	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	648,944

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(202	)	$	412,596	$	33,918	$	1,556		$	447,868
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(41	)		518,362		111,847		(8,748	)		621,420
Inventories		—			55,892		32,251		723			88,866
Deferred income taxes		4,731			16,403		1,660		(6,380	)		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other		10,723			24,789		42,848		1,178			79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		3,705		—			3,705
Total current assets		15,211			1,028,042		226,229		(11,671	)		1,257,811
Investments		10,506			305,648		—		—			316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net		33,540			4,289,267		353,296		—			4,676,103
Intercompany		13,345			465,024		184,392		(662,761	)		—
Other assets		5,315			1,227		12,053		(5,099	)		13,496
Investment in subsidiaries		4,584,267			230,633		—		(4,814,900	)		—
Total assets	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	60,138		$	58,150	$	28,711	$	(2,620	)	$	144,379
Accrued liabilities		28,816			123,009		40,392		(2,533	)		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year		—			114,600		—		—			114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,210		—			3,210
Total current liabilities		88,954			295,759		72,313		(5,153	)		451,873
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			79,137		—		—			79,137
Deferred income taxes		—			1,207,440		27,020		(11,479	)		1,222,981
Intercompany		114,534			144,902		403,463		(662,899	)		—
Other		14,969			20,598		29,784		—			65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		495		—			495
Total noncurrent liabilities		129,503			1,452,077		460,762		(674,378	)		1,367,964
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		10,874			100		—		(100	)		10,874
Additional paid-in capital		288,758			16,000		104		(16,104	)		288,758
Retained earnings		4,102,663			4,419,021		242,791		(4,661,812	)		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income		132,530			136,884		—		(136,884	)		132,530
Treasury stock, at cost		(91,098	)		—		—		—			(91,098	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,443,727			4,572,005		242,895		(4,814,900	)		4,443,727
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(21,094	)	$	1,050,609		$	94,196		$	(5,184	)	$	1,118,527
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(17,786	)		(840,341	)		(94,765	)		—			(952,892	)
Intercompany transfers		17,786			(17,786	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		2			27,401			3,367			—			30,770
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			49,205			—			—			49,205
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2			(781,521	)		(91,398	)		—			(872,917	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Intercompany transfers		264,386			(264,386	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(264,386	)		—			—			—			(264,386	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		23,250			—			—			—			23,250
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(957	)		27,357			216			—			26,616
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,244			(352,029	)		216			—			(332,569	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,848	)		(82,941	)		3,014			(5,184	)		(86,959	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655		$	36,932		$	(3,628	)	$	360,909

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,066		$	973,850		$	17,708		$	2,561		$	997,185
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(6,828	)		(752,642	)		(49,596	)		—			(809,066	)
Intercompany transfers		6,828			(6,828	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		3,235			21,694			3,097			—			28,026
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			232,221			—			—			232,221
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(46,499	)		—			(548,819	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			15,000			—			15,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(31,499	)					(533,819	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(40,000	)		—			—			(40,000	)
Intercompany transfers		93,053			(93,053	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(93,053	)		—			—			—			(93,053	)
Intercompany notes		(16,500	)		—			16,500			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		13,317			—			—			—			13,317
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,677	)		—			—			—			(1,677	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(563	)		10,280			103			—			9,820
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,423	)		(122,773	)		16,603			—			(111,593	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		878			345,522			2,812			2,561			351,773
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,080	)		67,074			31,106			(1,005	)		96,095
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(202	)	$	412,596		$	33,918		$	1,556		$	447,868

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NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(19,746	)	$	969,867		$	58,904		$	(8,693	)	$	1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(27,729	)		(1,016,155	)		(53,796	)		—			(1,097,680	)
Intercompany transfers		27,729			(27,729	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		—			38,454			1,440			—			39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			—			—			—			—
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(52,356	)		—			(1,057,786	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			7,500			—			7,500
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(44,856	)					(1,050,286	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Proceeds from line of credit		—			20,000			—			—			20,000
Payments on line of credit		—			(20,000	)		—			—			(20,000	)
Intercompany notes		16,500			—			(16,500	)		—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(77,610	)		—			—			—			(77,610	)
Intercompany transfers		107,659			(107,659	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(30,049	)		—			—			—			(30,049	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		2,673			—			—			—			2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,514	)		—			—			—			(1,514	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		2,210			1,092			1			—			3,303
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,869			(221,567	)		(16,499	)		—			(218,197	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		123			(257,130	)		(2,451	)		(8,693	)		(268,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,203	)		324,204			33,557			7,688			364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,080	)	$	67,074		$	31,106		$	(1,005	)	$	96,095

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Exhibit 99.3

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	March 31, 2015			September 30, 2014 (as adjusted)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	719,127		$	360,909
Accounts receivable, less reserve of $4,592 at March 31, 2015 and $4,597 at September 30, 2014		623,706			705,214
Inventories		124,269			106,241
Deferred income taxes		14,649			16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		79,132			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		7,486			7,206
Total current assets		1,568,369			1,277,001
Investments		164,648			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		5,572,818			5,188,544
Other assets		38,315			18,809
Total assets	$	7,344,150		$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs	$	39,207		$	39,635
Accounts payable		172,373			182,031
Accrued liabilities		176,256			282,278
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		3,309			3,217
Total current liabilities		391,145			507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		532,908			39,502
Deferred income taxes		1,320,364			1,215,259
Other		93,180			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		4,177			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,950,629			1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 110,846,112 shares and 110,508,605 shares issued as of March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively and 107,654,499 shares and 108,232,284 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively		11,085			11,051
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		402,442			383,972
Retained earnings		4,729,390			4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		40,072			83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(180,613	)		(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		5,002,376			4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	7,344,150		$	6,720,998

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Operating revenues:
Drilling—U.S. Land	$	718,463		$	741,791		$	1,608,510		$	1,473,465
Drilling—Offshore		62,626			63,276			132,099			122,330
Drilling—International Land		98,222			85,533			191,107			180,874
Other		3,741			2,830			7,921			5,913
		883,052			893,430			1,939,637			1,782,582
Operating costs and other:
Operating costs, excluding depreciation		469,328			480,167			1,023,571			954,215
Depreciation		149,708			123,963			287,321			244,200
General and administrative		34,902			34,431			67,809			66,674
Research and development		4,857			3,625			9,015			7,882
Income from asset sales		(2,915	)		(4,098	)		(7,070	)		(9,762	)
		655,880			638,088			1,380,646			1,263,209
Operating income from continuing operations		227,172			255,342			558,991			519,373
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income		2,549			490			2,834			943
Interest expense		(2,471	)		(1,725	)		(3,032	)		(2,919	)
Gain from sale of investment securities		—			21,352			—			21,352
Other		55			(32	)		369			(377	)
		133			20,085			171			18,999
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		227,305			275,427			559,162			538,372
Income tax provision		77,769			100,838			206,569			190,601
Income from continuing operations		149,536			174,589			352,593			347,771
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes		(76	)		2,786			(91	)		2,786
Income tax provision		(77	)		2,805			(77	)		2,805
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		1			(19	)		(14	)		(19	)
NET INCOME	$	149,537		$	174,570		$	352,579		$	347,752
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		107,646			107,692			107,812			107,417
Diluted		108,370			109,081			108,620			108,945
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.6875		$	0.6250		$	1.3750		$	1.2500

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net income	$	149,537		$	174,570		$	352,579		$	347,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net of income taxes of ($0.8) million and ($27.4) million at March 31, 2015 and ($2.3) million and ($4.3) million at March 31, 2014		(1,203	)		(3,552	)		(43,447	)		(6,513	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net of income taxes of ($8.5) million at March 31, 2014		—			(12,884	)		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes of $0.1 million and $0.2 million at March 31, 2015 and $0.1 million and $0.2 million at March 31, 2014		197			145			393			292
Other comprehensive loss		(1,006	)		(16,291	)		(43,054	)		(19,105	)
Comprehensive income	$	148,531		$	158,279		$	309,525		$	328,647

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	352,579		$	347,752
Adjustment for loss from discontinued operations		14			19
Income from continuing operations		352,593			347,771
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		287,321			244,200
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs		187			186
Provision for bad debt		—			(194	)
Stock-based compensation		13,079			12,804
Other		32			—
Gain on sale of investment securities		—			(21,352	)
Income from asset sales		(7,070	)		(9,762	)
Deferred income tax expense		134,185			13,751
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		81,508			(2,494	)
Inventories		(18,028	)		(10,963	)
Prepaid expenses and other		(17,726	)		21,629
Accounts payable		1,120			(25,337	)
Accrued liabilities		(45,405	)		(19,017	)
Deferred income taxes		(30	)		(1,109	)
Other noncurrent liabilities		30,832			(10,083	)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations		812,598			540,030
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations		(14	)		(19	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		812,584			540,011
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(763,365	)		(356,753	)
Proceeds from sale of investment securities		—			23,338
Proceeds from asset sales		15,214			13,321
Net cash used in investing activities		(748,151	)		(320,094	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(149,347	)		(121,545	)
Repurchase of common stock		(59,654	)		—
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs		492,791			—
Proceeds on short-term debt		1,002			—
Payments on short-term debt		(1,002	)		—
Net increase in bank overdraft		12,560			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		(1,078	)		19,701
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(4,248	)		(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		2,761			22,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		293,785			(82,806	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		358,218			137,111
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		360,909			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	719,127		$	584,979

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Common Stock										Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Treasury Stock
					Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings											Total Shareholders' Equity
	Shares		Amount											Shares		Amount
Balance, September 30, 2014		110,509	$	11,051	$	383,972		$	4,525,797		$	83,126			2,276	$	(112,969	)	$	4,890,977
Net income									352,579											352,579
Other comprehensive loss												(43,054	)							(43,054	)
Dividends declared ($1.375 per share)									(148,986	)										(148,986	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		123		13		2,651									47		(3,742	)		(1,078	)
Tax benefit of stock-based awards						2,761														2,761
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes		214		21		(21	)								59		(4,248	)		(4,248	)
Repurchase of common stock															810		(59,654	)		(59,654	)
Stock-based compensation						13,079														13,079
Balance, March 31, 2015		110,846	$	11,085	$	402,442		$	4,729,390		$	40,072			3,192	$	(180,613	)	$	5,002,376

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

        Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms "the Company", "we", "us" and "our" in these Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements refers to Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

        The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") pertaining to interim financial information. Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all information or footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other current filings with the Commission. In the opinion of management all adjustments, consisting of those of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the results of the periods presented have been included. The results of operations for the interim periods presented may not necessarily be indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

        In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03 "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". ASU No. 2015-03 amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") to require that debt issuance cost be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related liability. Prior to the amendment, debt issuance costs were reported in the balance sheet as an asset. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, however, we have elected to early adopt effective January 1, 2015. The election requires retrospective application and represents a change in accounting principle. The ASU provides that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet is restated as follows:

	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets		1,277,366		(365	)		1,277,001
Other assets		19,307		(498	)		18,809
Total assets		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(365	)		39,635
Total current liabilities		507,526		(365	)		507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(498	)		39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		(498	)		1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation (Continued)

        Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs has been reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to conform to current year presentation. The amortization was previously included as a change in assets.

        As more fully described in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K, our contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed. For contracts that are terminated by customers prior to the expirations of their fixed terms, contractual provisions customarily require early termination amounts to be paid to us. Revenues from early terminated contracts are recognized when all contractual requirements have been met. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2015, early termination revenue was approximately $71.7 million and $95.1 million, respectively. We had no early termination revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and had $9.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014.

        Depreciation in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income includes abandonments of $10.2 million and $12.2 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $1.8 million and $3.7 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014. Effective March 31, 2015, we decommissioned all 17 of our SCR powered FlexRigs including 6 idle FlexRig1 rigs and 11 idle FlexRig2 rigs.

2. Discontinued Operations

        Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela. Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due within the country of Venezuela. Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations.

3. Earnings per Share

        ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260. As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

        Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

3. Earnings per Share (Continued)

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	149,536		$	174,589		$	352,593		$	347,771
Loss from discontinued operations		1			(19	)		(14	)		(19	)
Net income		149,537			174,570			352,579			347,752
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(948	)		(1,035	)		(2,212	)		(2,027	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		148,588			173,554			350,381			345,744
From discontinued operations		1			(19	)		(14	)		(19	)
		148,589			173,535			350,367			345,725
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		3			8			9			17
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		148,591			173,562			350,390			345,761
From discontinued operations		1			(19	)		(14	)		(19	)
	$	148,592		$	173,543		$	350,376		$	345,742
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,646			107,692			107,812			107,417
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		724			1,389			808			1,528
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		108,370			109,081			108,620			108,945
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

3. Earnings per Share (Continued)

        The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		667		215		667		256
Weighted-average price per share	$	72.85	$	79.67	$	72.85	$	79.67

4. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement

        The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities, reflected on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as Investments, is based on market quotes. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity securities March 31, 2015	$	64,462	$	86,986	$	—	$	151,448
Equity securities September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300

        On an ongoing basis we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if any decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established. We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        During the three months ended March 31, 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $23.3 million were sold. The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $21.4 million. We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities during the six months ended March 31, 2015.

        The assets held in the Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair value which totaled $13.2 million at March 31, 2015 and $14.3 million at September 30, 2014. The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

        The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

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4. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Continued)

        Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820-10 to measure fair value to prioritize the inputs:

•

Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date.

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Level 2—Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

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Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

        At March 31, 2015, our financial instruments utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets, money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets. Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency that we have elected to classify as restricted to be used to settle the remaining liabilities of discontinued operations. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

        At March 31, 2015, financial instruments utilizing level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit included in other current assets.

        Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015:

	Total Measure at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	719,127	$	719,127	$	—	$	—
Equity securities		151,448		151,448		—		—
Other current assets		36,340		36,090		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	908,915	$	908,665	$	250	$	—

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

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4. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Continued)

        The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014:

	March 31, 2015		September 30, 2014
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	572.1	$	79.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	597.2	$	84.3

        The fair value for the $80 million fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus a credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us. The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

        The fair value for the $500 million fixed-rate debt was based on broker quotes at March 31, 2015. The notes are classified within Level 2 as they are not actively traded in markets.

5. Shareholders' Equity

        The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million shares per calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources. During the six months ended March 31, 2015, we purchased 810,097 common shares at an aggregate cost of $59.7 million, which are held as treasury shares. We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2014.

        Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

	March 31, 2015			September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	86,986		$	157,838
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(22,787	)		(23,405	)
	$	64,199		$	134,433
After-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	53,971		$	97,418
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(13,899	)		(14,292	)
	$	40,072		$	83,126

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

5. Shareholders' Equity (Continued)

        The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at January 1, 2015	$	55,174		$	(14,096	)	$	41,078
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(1,203	)		—			(1,203	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			197			197
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,203	)		197			(1,006	)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at October 1, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(43,447	)		—			(43,447	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			393			393
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(43,447	)		393			(43,054	)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

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5. Shareholders' Equity (Continued)

        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income during the three and six months ended March 31, 2015:

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components													Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	—		$	(21,352	)	$	—		$	(21,352	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		—			8,468			—			8,468		Income tax provision
	$	—		$	(12,884	)	$	—		$	(12,884	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	309		$	229		$	618		$	458		General and administrative
		(112	)		(84	)		(225	)		(166	)	Income tax provision
	$	197		$	145		$	393		$	292		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	197		$	(12,739	)	$	393		$	(12,592	)

6. Cash Dividends

        The $0.6875 per share cash dividend declared December 2, 2014, was paid March 2, 2015. On March 4, 2015, a cash dividend of $0.6875 per share was declared for shareholders of record on May 15, 2015, payable June 1, 2015. The dividend payable is included in accounts payable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

7. Stock-Based Compensation

        On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan") was approved by our stockholders. The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board to grant non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors. Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date. There were 419,585 non-qualified stock options and 275,250 shares of restricted stock awards granted in the six months ended March 31, 2015. Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

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7. Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

        A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	1,908	$	1,989	$	4,970	$	5,642
Restricted stock		4,189		3,805		8,109		7,162
	$	6,097	$	5,794	$	13,079	$	12,804

STOCK OPTIONS

        The following summarizes the weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

	2015			2014
Risk-free interest rate		1.7	%		1.6	%
Expected stock volatility		36.9	%		52.6	%
Dividend yield		3.9	%		3.1	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5

        Risk-Free Interest Rate.    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

        Expected Volatility Rate.    Expected volatility is based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

        Expected Dividend Yield.    The expected dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

        Expected Term.    The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

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7. Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

        A summary of stock option activity under all existing long-term incentive plans for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Options	Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(in thousands)					(in years)		(in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2015		2,931		$	47.96
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(20	)		51.38
Forfeited/Expired		(2	)		76.68
Outstanding at March 31, 2015		2,909		$	47.91		5.6	$	61.8
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2015		2,902		$	47.86		5.6	$	61.8
Exercisable at March 31, 2015		2,147		$	41.22		4.6	$	58.7

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
Options	Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price
	(in thousands)
Outstanding at October 1, 2014		2,629		$	43.46
Granted		420			68.83
Exercised		(124	)		21.56
Forfeited/Expired		(16	)		68.59
Outstanding at March 31, 2015		2,909		$	47.91

        The weighted-average fair value of options granted in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $16.39. No options were granted in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 was $0.3 million and $7.2 million, respectively.

        As of March 31, 2015, the unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was $9.2 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years.

RESTRICTED STOCK

        Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of March 31, 2015, there was $29.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years.

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7. Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2015 and changes in restricted stock outstanding during the six months then ended is presented below:

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
Restricted Stock Awards	Shares			Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Unvested at October 1, 2014		634		$	64.03
Granted		275			68.83
Vested(1)		(214	)		54.18
Forfeited		(8	)		66.51
Unvested at March 31, 2015		687		$	66.93

(1)

The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

8. Debt

        At March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, we had the following unsecured long-term debt outstanding:

	Principal						Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs
	March 31, 2015			September 30, 2014			March 31, 2015			September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2015	$	40,000		$	40,000		$	112		$	141
Due July 21, 2016		40,000			40,000			113			141
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012		—			—			471			581
Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015:
Due March 19, 2025		500,000			—			7,189			—
		580,000			80,000			7,885			863
Less long-term debt due within one year		(40,000	)		(40,000	)		(793	)		(365	)
Long-term debt	$	540,000		$	40,000		$	7,092		$	498

        We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at March 31, 2015 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent. Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016. We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

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8. Debt (Continued)

        On March 19, 2015, we issued $500 million of 4.65 percent 10-year unsecured senior notes. The net proceeds, after discount and issuance cost, of approximately $492.8 million will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures associated with our rig construction program. Interest is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 each year, commencing on September 15, 2015. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. The debt issuance costs are amortized straight-line over the stated life of the obligation, which approximates the effective yield method.

        We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017. The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit. The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total capitalization on March 31, 2015, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality. At March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all debt covenants. As of March 31, 2015, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $48.2 million. One of the three outstanding letters of credit is a $21 million letter that supports an overdraft facility with a bank in an international location. The short-term borrowing is in local currency with an interest rate that adjusts monthly based on local market rates. Given local currency considerations, the annual interest rates approach 30 percent. At March 31, 2015, we had $251.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

        At March 31, 2015, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations. These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

        We have a $9.5 million unsecured line of credit with a bank in an international location that will mature on June 12, 2015. A total of $7 million may be borrowed for working capital needs and $2.5 million is reserved for bank guaranties. The interest rate for borrowings would be at seven percent. At March 31, 2015, there were no borrowings or bank guarantees outstanding against the line.

9. Income Taxes

        Our effective tax rate for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014 was 36.9 percent and 35.4 percent, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was 34.2 percent and 36.6 percent, respectively. Effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0 percent primarily due to state and foreign income taxes and the tax benefit from the Internal Revenue Code Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities. The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 31, 2015 was also impacted by a December 2014 tax law change which

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9. Income Taxes (Continued)

resulted in a reduction of the fiscal 2014 Internal Revenue Code Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities.

        For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax positions associated with our U.S. and international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits. However, we do not expect the increases or decreases to have a material effect on results of operations or financial position. We provided for uncertain tax positions of $7.0 million, including interest and penalties, during the six months ended March 31, 2015 related to the previous disclosure of a possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions of approximately $8.4 million to $11.0 million due to international tax matters.

10. Commitments and Contingencies

        In conjunction with our current drilling rig construction program, purchase commitments for equipment, parts and supplies of approximately $205.2 million are outstanding at March 31, 2015.

        Other than the matters described below, the Company is a party to various pending legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles. None of these legal actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

        We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business. We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

        During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency. We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies or recognize income until realized. The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010. Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo"). Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.'s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. We

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10. Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions and are unable to determine the amount of penalty, if any, that may be assessed. However, we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

11. Segment Information

        We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land. The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies. To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments. Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit that is managed separately. Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and other South American and Middle Eastern countries. Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments. Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income. Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

        We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from continuing operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

•

revenues from external and internal customers

•

direct operating costs

•

depreciation and

•

allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

        General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

        Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense. We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance by presenting trends in our core businesses. We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

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11. Segment Information (Continued)

        Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,608,510	$	—		$	1,608,510		$	542,988
Offshore		132,099		—			132,099			40,553
International Land		191,107		—			191,107			18,542
		1,931,716		—			1,931,716			602,083
Other		7,921		442			8,363			(5,116	)
		1,939,637		442			1,940,079			596,967
Eliminations		—		(442	)		(442	)		—
Total	$	1,939,637	$	—		$	1,939,637		$	596,967

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,473,465	$	—		$	1,473,465		$	496,014
Offshore		122,330		—			122,330			37,841
International Land		180,874		—			180,874			23,919
		1,776,669		—			1,776,669			557,774
Other		5,913		431			6,344			(5,249	)
		1,782,582		431			1,783,013			552,525
Eliminations		—		(431	)		(431	)		—
Total	$	1,782,582	$	—		$	1,782,582		$	552,525

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11. Segment Information (Continued)

        Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	718,463	$	—		$	718,463		$	224,866
Offshore		62,626		—			62,626			19,069
International Land		98,222		—			98,222			6,328
		879,311		—			879,311			250,263
Other		3,741		220			3,961			(3,217	)
		883,052		220			883,272			247,046
Eliminations		—		(220	)		(220	)		—
Total	$	883,052	$	—		$	883,052		$	247,046

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	741,791	$	—		$	741,791		$	245,062
Offshore		63,276		—			63,276			19,343
International Land		85,533		—			85,533			11,168
		890,600		—			890,600			275,573
Other		2,830		211			3,041			(2,244	)
		893,430		211			893,641			273,329
Eliminations		—		(211	)		(211	)		—
Total	$	893,430	$	—		$	893,430		$	273,329

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11. Segment Information (Continued)

        The following table reconciles segment operating income per the table above to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income:

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	247,046		$	273,329		$	596,967		$	552,525
Income from asset sales		2,915			4,098			7,070			9,762
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(22,789	)		(22,085	)		(45,046	)		(42,914	)
Operating income		227,172			255,342			558,991			519,373
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income		2,549			490			2,834			943
Interest expense		(2,471	)		(1,725	)		(3,032	)		(2,919	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		—			21,352			—			21,352
Other		55			(32	)		369			(377	)
Total other income (expense)		133			20,085			171			18,999
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	227,305		$	275,427		$	559,162		$	538,372

        The following table presents total assets by reportable segment:

	March 31, 2015		September 30, 2014 (as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Total assets
U.S. Land	$	5,482,725	$	5,259,947
Offshore		117,813		137,101
International Land		713,138		589,968
Other		40,228		40,080
		6,353,904		6,027,096
Investments and corporate operations		982,760		686,696
Total assets from continued operations		7,336,664		6,713,792
Discontinued operations		7,486		7,206
	$	7,344,150	$	6,720,998

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11. Segment Information (Continued)

        The following table presents revenues from external customers by country based on the location of service provided:

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Operating revenues
United States	$	778,637	$	800,775	$	1,734,918	$	1,589,466
Argentina		39,480		26,695		64,563		53,054
Colombia		22,903		21,064		46,354		47,794
Ecuador		6,420		16,822		21,614		34,622
Other foreign		35,612		28,074		72,188		57,646
Total	$	883,052	$	893,430	$	1,939,637	$	1,782,582

12. Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits

        The following provides information at March 31, 2015 and 2014 related to the Company-sponsored domestic defined benefit pension plan:

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	1,171		$	1,201		$	2,342		$	2,402
Expected return on plan assets		(1,743	)		(1,664	)		(3,486	)		(3,328	)
Recognized net actuarial loss		309			229			618			458
Net pension expense	$	(263	)	$	(234	)	$	(526	)	$	(468	)

Employer Contributions

        We did not make any contributions to the Pension Plan during the six months ended March 31, 2015. Subsequent to March 31, 2015, we contributed $2.0 million to fund distributions. We could make contributions for the remainder of fiscal 2015 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating assets.

13. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

        Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period. The following table

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13. Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Continued)

reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows:

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	679,771		$	372,892
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current period		123,548			29,264
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period		(39,954	)		(45,403	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	$	763,365		$	356,753

14. International Risk Factors

        International operations are subject to certain political, economic and other uncertainties not encountered in U.S. operations, including increased risks of terrorism, kidnapping of employees, expropriation of drilling rigs, equipment, land and other property, as well as expropriation of our customer's property and drilling rights, taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions, currency rate fluctuations and general hazards associated with foreign sovereignty over certain areas in which operations are conducted. In January 2015, the Venezuelan government announced plans for a new foreign currency exchange system. We are monitoring the status of this change in Venezuela's exchange control policy. There can be no assurance that there will not be changes in local laws, regulations and administrative requirements or the interpretation thereof which could have a material adverse effect on the profitability of our operations or on our ability to continue operations in certain areas.

15. Recently Issued Accounting Standards

        In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

16. Subsequent Events

        Due to the continued downturn in the oil and gas industry from the decline in oil prices, our customers have reduced their drilling activity. As a result, we have received termination notices for rigs that were under contract at March 31, 2015. Given the current trend, we could have less than 150 rigs contracted and generating revenue in the U.S. Land segment by June 30, 2015 and early termination revenue could exceed $75 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

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17. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

        In March 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("the issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ("parent" or "the guarantor"), issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million due 2025. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by parent. No subsidiaries of parent currently guarantee the notes, subject to certain provisions that if any subsidiary guarantees certain other debt of the issuer or parent, then such subsidiary will provide a guarantee of the obligations under the notes.

        In connection with the notes, we are providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with the Commission disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements. Condensed consolidating financial information for the issuer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and parent/guarantor, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is shown in the tables below.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	774,896		$	108,180		$	(24	)	$	883,052
Operating costs and other		16,773			536,028			104,113			(1,034	)		655,880
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(16,773	)		238,868			4,067			1,010			227,172
Other income, net		2			3,738			(126	)		(1,010	)		2,604
Interest expense		(12	)		(121	)		(2,338	)		—			(2,471	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		160,109			358			—			(160,467	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		143,326			242,843			1,603			(160,467	)		227,305
Income tax provision		(6,211	)		83,561			419			—			77,769
Income from continuing operations		149,537			159,282			1,184			(160,467	)		149,536
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(76	)		—			(76	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			1			—			1
Net income	$	149,537		$	159,282		$	1,185		$	(160,467	)	$	149,537

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	149,537	$	159,282		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	149,537
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(1,203	)		—		—			(1,203	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		82		115			—		—			197
Other comprehensive income (loss)		82		(1,088	)		—		—			(1,006	)
Comprehensive income	$	149,619	$	158,194		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	148,531

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	797,968		$	95,501		$	(39	)	$	893,430
Operating costs and other		4,105			548,917			86,191			(1,125	)		638,088
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(4,105	)		249,051			9,310			1,086			255,342
Other income, net		18			22,256			622			(1,086	)		21,810
Interest expense		19			(1,065	)		(679	)		—			(1,725	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		177,037			(327	)		—			(176,710	)		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		172,969			269,915			9,253			(176,710	)		275,427
Income tax provision		(1,601	)		93,704			8,735			—			100,838
Income from continuing operations		174,570			176,211			518			(176,710	)		174,589
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	174,570		$	176,211		$	499		$	(176,710	)	$	174,570

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	174,570	$	176,211		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	174,570
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(3,552	)		—		—			(3,552	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		81		64			—		—			145
Other comprehensive income (loss)		81		(16,372	)		—		—			(16,291	)
Comprehensive income	$	174,651	$	159,839		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	158,279

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17. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,727,005		$	212,672		$	(40	)	$	1,939,637
Operating costs and other		6,080			1,177,122			199,510			(2,066	)		1,380,646
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(6,080	)		549,883			13,162			2,026			558,991
Other income, net		3			4,659			567			(2,026	)		3,203
Interest expense		(19	)		(103	)		(2,910	)		—			(3,032	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		356,493			5,441			—			(361,934	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		350,397			559,880			10,819			(361,934	)		559,162
Income tax provision		(2,182	)		204,966			3,785			—			206,569
Income from continuing operations		352,579			354,914			7,034			(361,934	)		352,593
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(91	)		—			(91	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(14	)		—			(14	)
Net income	$	352,579		$	354,914		$	7,020		$	(361,934	)	$	352,579

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	352,579	$	354,914		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	352,579
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(43,447	)		—		—			(43,447	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		164		229			—		—			393
Other comprehensive income (loss)		164		(43,218	)		—		—			(43,054	)
Comprehensive income	$	352,743	$	311,696		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	309,525

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,583,591		$	199,062		$	(71	)	$	1,782,582
Operating costs and other		8,193			1,078,277			178,981			(2,242	)		1,263,209
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(8,193	)		505,314			20,081			2,171			519,373
Other income, net		17			22,916			1,156			(2,171	)		21,918
Interest expense		15			(1,939	)		(995	)		—			(2,919	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		352,836			7,339			—			(360,175	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		344,675			533,630			20,242			(360,175	)		538,372
Income tax provision		(3,077	)		182,048			11,630			—			190,601
Income from continuing operations		347,752			351,582			8,612			(360,175	)		347,771
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	347,752		$	351,582		$	8,593		$	(360,175	)	$	347,752

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	347,752	$	351,582		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	347,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(6,513	)		—		—			(6,513	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		163		129			—		—			292
Other comprehensive income (loss)		163		(19,268	)		—		—			(19,105	)
Comprehensive income	$	347,915	$	332,314		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	328,647

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343	$	21,161	$	4,572		$	719,127
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(9	)		495,480		141,757		(13,522	)		623,706
Inventories		—			84,323		39,946		—			124,269
Deferred income taxes		3,394			17,209		—		(5,954	)		14,649
Prepaid expenses and other		14,104			1,505		86,599		(23,076	)		79,132
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,486		—			7,486
Total current assets		15,540			1,293,860		296,949		(37,980	)		1,568,369
Investments		13,200			151,448		—		—			164,648
Property, plant and equipment, net		48,233			5,006,311		518,274		—			5,572,818
Intercompany		14,927			1,177,045		202,051		(1,394,023	)		—
Other assets		8,042			1,425		35,872		(7,024	)		38,315
Investment in subsidiaries		5,592,313			236,307		—		(5,828,620	)		—
Total assets	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,907		$	59,769	$	31,703	$	(6	)	$	172,373
Accrued liabilities		15,481			132,482		59,765		(31,472	)		176,256
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,207		—		—			39,207
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,309		—			3,309
Total current liabilities		96,388			231,458		94,777		(31,478	)		391,145
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			532,908		—		—			532,908
Deferred income taxes		—			1,265,090		65,743		(10,469	)		1,320,364
Intercompany		576,457			240,490		580,133		(1,397,080	)		—
Other		17,034			20,866		55,280		—			93,180
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		4,177		—			4,177
Total noncurrent liabilities		593,491			2,059,354		705,333		(1,407,549	)		1,950,629
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,085			100		—		(100	)		11,085
Preferred stock		—			—		—		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		402,442			44,805		343		(45,148	)		402,442
Retained earnings		4,729,390			5,486,203		252,693		(5,738,896	)		4,729,390
Accumulated other comprehensive income		40,072			44,476		—		(44,476	)		40,072
Treasury stock, at cost		(180,613	)		—		—		—			(180,613	)
Total shareholders' equity		5,002,376			5,575,584		253,036		(5,828,620	)		5,002,376
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	64,995		$	730,744		$	8,645		$	8,200		$	812,584
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,571	)		(713,797	)		(37,997	)		—			(763,365	)
Intercompany transfers		11,571			(11,571	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		1			14,215			998			—			15,214
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(711,153	)		(36,999	)		—			(748,151	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(149,347	)		—			—			—			(149,347	)
Intercompany transfers		149,347			(149,347	)		—			—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(59,654	)		—			—			—			(59,654	)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount		—			492,791			—			—			492,791
Proceeds on short-term debt		—			—			1,002			—			1,002
Payments on short-term debt		—			—			(1,002	)		—			(1,002	)
Net increase in bank overdraft		—			—			12,560			—			12,560
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		(1,078	)		—			—			—			(1,078	)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(4,248	)		—			—			—			(4,248	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		85			2,653			23			—			2,761
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(64,895	)		346,097			12,583			—			293,785
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		101			365,688			(15,771	)		8,200			358,218
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(2,050	)		329,655			36,932			(3,628	)		360,909
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343		$	21,161		$	4,572		$	719,127

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(15,196	)	$	519,159		$	36,319		$	(271	)	$	540,011
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,391	)		(303,454	)		(41,908	)		—			(356,753	)
Intercompany transfers		11,391			(11,391	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from sale of investment securities		—			23,338			—			—			23,338
Proceeds from asset sales		1			11,002			2,318			—			13,321
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(280,505	)		(39,590	)		—			(320,094	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(121,545	)		—			—			—			(121,545	)
Intercompany transfers		121,545			(121,545	)		—			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		19,701			—			—			—			19,701
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(1,612	)		23,496			203			—			22,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		15,040			(98,049	)		203			—			(82,806	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(155	)		140,605			(3,068	)		(271	)		137,111
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(357	)	$	553,201		$	30,850		$	1,285		$	584,979

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Exhibit 99.3

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data)
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data)
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (in thousands)
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts)
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (in thousands)

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

Selected quarterly financial data (unaudited)

	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	889,152	$	893,430	$	952,087	$	985,038
Operating income		264,031		255,342		271,912		263,502
Income from continuing operations		173,182		174,589		192,290		168,705
Net income		173,182		174,570		192,279		168,688
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Net income		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53
Net income		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53

2013	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	844,572	$	838,309	$	840,197	$	864,536
Operating income		240,547		232,920		239,960		243,234
Income from continuing operations		159,611		151,067		250,978		159,797
Net income		159,603		151,080		266,159		159,797
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.50		1.41		2.35		1.49
Net income		1.50		1.41		2.49		1.49
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.48		1.39		2.32		1.47
Net income		1.48		1.39		2.46		1.47

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Cash Dividends (Details) - $ / shares				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2015	Mar. 02, 2015	Dec. 02, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Dividends
Cash dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.6875		$ 0.6875	$ 0.6875	$ 0.6250	$ 1.375	$ 1.2500	$ 2.625	$ 1.3	$ 0.28
Cash dividend paid, per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.6875

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$ 572,100	$ 79,000	$ 193,700
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	597,200	84,300	$ 205,400
Recurring basis | Total Measure at Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	719,127	360,909
Investments	151,448	222,300
Other current assets	36,340	35,450
Other assets	2,000	2,000
Total assets measured at fair value	908,915	620,659
Recurring basis | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	719,127	360,909
Investments	151,448	222,300
Other current assets	36,090	35,200
Other assets	2,000	2,000
Total assets measured at fair value	908,665	620,409
Recurring basis | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Other current assets	250	250
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 250	$ 250

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 3) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
Gain on sale of investment securities				$ 21,352							$ 21,352	$ 45,234	$ 162,121
General and administrative	$ (34,902)			(34,431)						$ (67,809)	(66,674)	(135,139)	(126,250)	$ (107,307)
Income tax provision	(77,769)			(100,838)						(206,569)	(190,601)	(387,548)	(392,844)	(328,971)
Net income	149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	352,579	347,752	708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Reclassification out of AOCI
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
Net income	(197)			12,739						(393)	12,592	(30,398)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Unrecognized appreciation on securities
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
Gain on sale of investment securities				21,352							21,352	(45,234)
Income tax provision				(8,468)							(8,468)	17,497
Net income				12,884							12,884	(27,737)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Unrecognized actuarial loss
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
General and administrative	(309)			(229)						(618)	(458)	(4,196)
Income tax provision	112			84						225	166	1,535
Net income	$ (197)			$ (145)						$ (393)	$ (292)	$ (2,661)

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Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Subsequent Event
Early termination revenue		$ 71.7	$ 0.0	$ 95.1	$ 9.9
U.S. Land | Scenario Forecast | Maximum | Subsequent Event.
Subsequent Event
Number of active rigs | item	150
U.S. Land | Scenario Forecast | Minimum | Subsequent Event.
Subsequent Event
Early termination revenue	$ 75.0

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 719,127		$ 360,909	$ 584,979	$ 447,868	$ 96,095	$ 364,246
Accounts receivable, less reserve of $4,597 in 2014 and $4,795 in 2013	623,706		705,214		621,420
Inventories	124,269		106,241		88,866
Deferred income taxes	14,649		16,519		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other	79,132		80,912		79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations	7,486		7,206		3,705
Total current assets	1,568,369		1,277,001		1,257,811
Investments	164,648		236,644		316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,572,818		5,188,544		4,676,103	4,351,571
Other assets	38,315		18,809		13,496
TOTAL ASSETS	7,344,150		6,720,998		6,263,564
Current liabilities:
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs	39,207		39,635		114,600
Accounts payable	172,373		182,031		144,379
Accrued liabilities	176,256		282,278		189,684
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	3,309		3,217		3,210
Total current liabilities	391,145		507,161		451,873
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	532,908		39,502		79,137
Deferred income taxes	1,320,364		1,215,259		1,222,981
Other	93,180		64,110		65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	4,177		3,989		495
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,950,629		1,322,860		1,367,964
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 110,508,605 and 108,738,577 shares issued as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 108,232,284 and 106,716,970 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	$ 11,085		$ 11,051		$ 10,874
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
Additional paid-in capital	$ 402,442		$ 383,972		$ 288,758
Retained earnings	4,729,390		4,525,797		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,072	$ 41,078	83,126		132,530	166,807
Treasury stock, at cost	(180,613)		(112,969)		(91,098)
Total shareholders' equity	5,002,376		4,890,977		4,443,727	$ 3,834,998	$ 3,270,047
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 7,344,150		$ 6,720,998		$ 6,263,564

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	$ 174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	$ 352,579	$ 347,752	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net	(1,203)			(3,552)						(43,447)	(6,513)	(19,006)	46,853	63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net				(12,884)							(12,884)	(27,737)	(92,543)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net	197			145						393	292	(2,661)	11,413	4,174
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,006)			(16,291)						(43,054)	(19,105)	(49,404)	(34,277)	67,899
Comprehensive income	148,531			158,279						309,525	328,647	659,315	702,362	648,944
Eliminations
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Comprehensive income	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Guarantor/Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	149,537			174,570						352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net	82			81						164	163	(213)	2,663	1,154
Other comprehensive income (loss)	82			81						164	163	(213)	2,663	1,154
Comprehensive income	149,619			174,651						352,743	347,915	708,506	739,302	582,199
Issuer Subsidiary | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	159,282			176,211						354,914	351,582	712,268	743,435	581,706
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net	(1,203)			(3,552)						(43,447)	(6,513)	(19,006)	46,853	63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net				(12,884)							(12,884)	(27,737)	(92,543)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net	115			64						229	129	(2,448)	8,750	3,020
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,088)			(16,372)						(43,218)	(19,268)	(49,191)	(36,940)	66,745
Comprehensive income	158,194			159,839						311,696	332,314	663,077	706,495	648,451
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	1,185			499						7,020	8,593	7,557	35,030	10,005
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Comprehensive income	$ 1,185			$ 499						$ 7,020	$ 8,593	$ 7,557	$ 35,030	$ 10,005

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Accumulated Benefit Obligation					$ 111,108	$ 102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year			$ 111,108	$ 102,680	102,680	112,062
Interest cost	$ 1,171	$ 1,201	2,342	2,402	4,763	4,339	$ 4,498
Actuarial (gain) loss					10,787	(9,320)
Benefits paid					(7,122)	(4,401)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year					111,108	102,680	112,062
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year			108,157	96,818	96,818	86,718
Actual return on plan assets					11,132	12,369
Employer contribution					7,329	2,132
Benefits paid					(7,122)	(4,401)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year					108,157	96,818	$ 86,718
Funded status of the plan at end of year					(2,951)	(5,862)
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Accrued liabilities					(62)	(145)
Noncurrent liabilities-other					(2,889)	(5,717)
Net amount recognized					(2,951)	(5,862)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost
Net actuarial loss					(23,405)	$ (19,210)
Net actuarial loss, which is expected to be amortized in next year's periodic benefit cost					$ 1,200
Weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs (as a percent)					4.80%	4.06%	4.33%
Discount rate for year-end obligations (as a percent)					4.32%	4.80%	4.06%
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent)					6.61%	7.06%	7.16%
Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit)
Interest cost	1,171	1,201	2,342	2,402	$ 4,763	$ 4,339	$ 4,498
Expected return on plan assets	(1,743)	(1,664)	(3,486)	(3,328)	(6,789)	(6,099)	(5,463)
Amortization of prior service cost						1	2
Recognized net actuarial loss	309	229	618	458	873	2,372	3,567
Pension settlement charges					1,376
Net pension expense (benefit)	$ (263)	$ (234)	$ (526)	$ (468)	223	$ 613	$ 2,604
Expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan
2015					5,510
2016					6,416
2017					5,642
2018					6,999
2019					7,559
2020-2024					36,032
Total					$ 68,158
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)					100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets					100.00%	100.00%
Estimated contributions
PLAN ASSETS
Estimated contribution by the employer in next fiscal year to Pension Plan					$ 100
U.S. equities
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)					55.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets					61.00%	58.00%
International equities
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)					15.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets					12.00%	13.00%
Fixed income
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)					27.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets					25.00%	27.00%
Real estate and other
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)					3.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets					2.00%	2.00%

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” in these Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements refers to Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pertaining to interim financial information.  Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all information or footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other current filings with the Commission.  In the opinion of management all adjustments, consisting of those of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the results of the periods presented have been included.  The results of operations for the interim periods presented may not necessarily be indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03 “Interest — Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs”.  ASU No. 2015-03 amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) to require that debt issuance cost be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related liability.  Prior to the amendment, debt issuance costs were reported in the balance sheet as an asset.  The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, however, we have elected to early adopt effective January 1, 2015.  The election requires retrospective application and represents a change in accounting principle. The ASU provides that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate.  As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet is restated as follows:

			Effect of
	Previously		Accounting
	Reported		Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets	1,277,366		(365		)	1,277,001
Other assets	19,307		(498		)	18,809
Total assets	6,721,861		(863		)	6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	40,000		(365		)	39,635
Total current liabilities	507,526		(365		)	507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	40,000		(498		)	39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,323,358		(498		)	1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	6,721,861		(863		)	6,720,998

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs has been reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to conform to current year presentation.  The amortization was previously included as a change in assets.

As more fully described in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K, our contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed.  For contracts that are terminated by customers prior to the expirations of their fixed terms, contractual provisions customarily require early termination amounts to be paid to us. Revenues from early terminated contracts are recognized when all contractual requirements have been met.  During the three and six months ended March 31, 2015, early termination revenue was approximately $71.7 million and $95.1 million, respectively.  We had no early termination revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and had $9.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014.

Depreciation in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income includes abandonments of $10.2 million and $12.2 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $1.8 million and $3.7 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014.  Effective March 31, 2015, we decommissioned all 17 of our SCR powered FlexRigs including 6 idle FlexRig1 rigs and 11 idle FlexRig2 rigs.

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	774,896		$	108,180		$	(24	)	$	883,052
Operating costs and other		16,773			536,028			104,113			(1,034	)		655,880
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(16,773	)		238,868			4,067			1,010			227,172
Other income, net		2			3,738			(126	)		(1,010	)		2,604
Interest expense		(12	)		(121	)		(2,338	)		—			(2,471	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		160,109			358			—			(160,467	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		143,326			242,843			1,603			(160,467	)		227,305
Income tax provision		(6,211	)		83,561			419			—			77,769
Income from continuing operations		149,537			159,282			1,184			(160,467	)		149,536
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(76	)		—			(76	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			1			—			1
Net income	$	149,537		$	159,282		$	1,185		$	(160,467	)	$	149,537

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	797,968		$	95,501		$	(39	)	$	893,430
Operating costs and other		4,105			548,917			86,191			(1,125	)		638,088
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(4,105	)		249,051			9,310			1,086			255,342
Other income, net		18			22,256			622			(1,086	)		21,810
Interest expense		19			(1,065	)		(679	)		—			(1,725	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		177,037			(327	)		—			(176,710	)		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		172,969			269,915			9,253			(176,710	)		275,427
Income tax provision		(1,601	)		93,704			8,735			—			100,838
Income from continuing operations		174,570			176,211			518			(176,710	)		174,589
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	174,570		$	176,211		$	499		$	(176,710	)	$	174,570

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,727,005		$	212,672		$	(40	)	$	1,939,637
Operating costs and other		6,080			1,177,122			199,510			(2,066	)		1,380,646
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(6,080	)		549,883			13,162			2,026			558,991
Other income, net		3			4,659			567			(2,026	)		3,203
Interest expense		(19	)		(103	)		(2,910	)		—			(3,032	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		356,493			5,441			—			(361,934	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		350,397			559,880			10,819			(361,934	)		559,162
Income tax provision		(2,182	)		204,966			3,785			—			206,569
Income from continuing operations		352,579			354,914			7,034			(361,934	)		352,593
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(91	)		—			(91	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(14	)		—			(14	)
Net income	$	352,579		$	354,914		$	7,020		$	(361,934	)	$	352,579

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,583,591		$	199,062		$	(71	)	$	1,782,582
Operating costs and other		8,193			1,078,277			178,981			(2,242	)		1,263,209
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(8,193	)		505,314			20,081			2,171			519,373
Other income, net		17			22,916			1,156			(2,171	)		21,918
Interest expense		15			(1,939	)		(995	)		—			(2,919	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		352,836			7,339			—			(360,175	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		344,675			533,630			20,242			(360,175	)		538,372
Income tax provision		(3,077	)		182,048			11,630			—			190,601
Income from continuing operations		347,752			351,582			8,612			(360,175	)		347,771
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	347,752		$	351,582		$	8,593		$	(360,175	)	$	347,752

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	3,325,039		$	394,820		$	(152	)	$	3,719,707
Operating costs and other		10,763			2,291,775			366,682			(4,300	)		2,664,920
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(10,763	)		1,033,264			28,138			4,148			1,054,787
Other income, net		57			48,108			2,164			(4,148	)		46,181
Interest expense		(42	)		(3,049	)		(1,563	)		—			(4,654	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		715,157			4,668			—			(719,825	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		704,409			1,082,991			28,739			(719,825	)		1,096,314
Income tax provision		(4,310	)		370,723			21,135			—			387,548
Income from continuing operations		708,719			712,268			7,604			(719,825	)		708,766
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,758			—			2,758
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(47	)		—			(47	)
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557		$	(719,825	)	$	708,719

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,998,299		$	389,382		$	(67	)	$	3,387,614
Operating costs and other		12,775			2,063,737			355,751			(1,310	)		2,430,953
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(12,775	)		934,562			33,631			1,243			956,661
Other income, net		20			164,170			863			(1,288	)		163,765
Interest expense		(83	)		(4,776	)		(1,315	)		45			(6,129	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		745,105			33,360			—			(778,465	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		732,267			1,127,316			33,179			(778,465	)		1,114,297
Income tax provision		(4,372	)		383,881			13,335			—			392,844
Income from continuing operations		736,639			743,435			19,844			(778,465	)		721,453
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			14,701			—			14,701
Income tax provision		—			—			(485	)		—			(485	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			15,186			—			15,186
Net income	$	736,639		$	743,435		$	35,030		$	(778,465	)	$	736,639

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,850,355		$	301,514		$	(67	)	$	3,151,802
Operating costs and other		5,271			1,950,620			289,223			(2,911	)		2,242,203
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(5,271	)		899,735			12,291			2,844			909,599
Other income, net		144			2,191			2,145			(2,846	)		1,634
Interest expense		(143	)		(6,275	)		(2,237	)		2			(8,653	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		584,252			7,459			—			(591,711	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		578,982			903,110			12,199			(591,711	)		902,580
Income tax provision		(2,063	)		321,404			9,630			—			328,971
Income from continuing operations		581,045			581,706			2,569			(591,711	)		573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			7,355			—			7,355
Income tax provision		—			—			(81	)		—			(81	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			7,436			—			7,436
Net income	$	581,045		$	581,706		$	10,005		$	(591,711	)	$	581,045

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	149,537	$	159,282		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	149,537
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(1,203	)		—		—			(1,203	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		82		115			—		—			197
Other comprehensive income (loss)		82		(1,088	)		—		—			(1,006	)
Comprehensive income	$	149,619	$	158,194		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	148,531

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	174,570	$	176,211		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	174,570
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(3,552	)		—		—			(3,552	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		81		64			—		—			145
Other comprehensive income (loss)		81		(16,372	)		—		—			(16,291	)
Comprehensive income	$	174,651	$	159,839		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	158,279

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	352,579	$	354,914		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	352,579
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(43,447	)		—		—			(43,447	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		164		229			—		—			393
Other comprehensive income (loss)		164		(43,218	)		—		—			(43,054	)
Comprehensive income	$	352,743	$	311,696		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	309,525

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	347,752	$	351,582		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	347,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(6,513	)		—		—			(6,513	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		163		129			—		—			292
Other comprehensive income (loss)		163		(19,268	)		—		—			(19,105	)
Comprehensive income	$	347,915	$	332,314		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	328,647

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	708,719
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—			(19,006	)		—		—			(19,006	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—			(27,737	)		—		—			(27,737	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		(213	)		(2,448	)		—		—			(2,661	)
Other comprehensive loss		(213	)		(49,191	)		—		—			(49,404	)
Comprehensive income	$	708,506		$	663,077		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	659,315

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	736,639	$	743,435		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	736,639
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		46,853			—		—			46,853
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(92,543	)		—		—			(92,543	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		2,663		8,750			—		—			11,413
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,663		(36,940	)		—		—			(34,277	)
Comprehensive income	$	739,302	$	706,495		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	702,362

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	581,045	$	581,706	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	581,045
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		63,725		—		—			63,725
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		1,154		3,020		—		—			4,174
Other comprehensive income		1,154		66,745		—		—			67,899
Comprehensive income	$	582,199	$	648,451	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	648,944

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343	$	21,161	$	4,572		$	719,127
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(9	)		495,480		141,757		(13,522	)		623,706
Inventories		—			84,323		39,946		—			124,269
Deferred income taxes		3,394			17,209		—		(5,954	)		14,649
Prepaid expenses and other		14,104			1,505		86,599		(23,076	)		79,132
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,486		—			7,486
Total current assets		15,540			1,293,860		296,949		(37,980	)		1,568,369
Investments		13,200			151,448		—		—			164,648
Property, plant and equipment, net		48,233			5,006,311		518,274		—			5,572,818
Intercompany		14,927			1,177,045		202,051		(1,394,023	)		—
Other assets		8,042			1,425		35,872		(7,024	)		38,315
Investment in subsidiaries		5,592,313			236,307		—		(5,828,620	)		—
Total assets	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,907		$	59,769	$	31,703	$	(6	)	$	172,373
Accrued liabilities		15,481			132,482		59,765		(31,472	)		176,256
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,207		—		—			39,207
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,309		—			3,309
Total current liabilities		96,388			231,458		94,777		(31,478	)		391,145
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			532,908		—		—			532,908
Deferred income taxes		—			1,265,090		65,743		(10,469	)		1,320,364
Intercompany		576,457			240,490		580,133		(1,397,080	)		—
Other		17,034			20,866		55,280		—			93,180
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		4,177		—			4,177
Total noncurrent liabilities		593,491			2,059,354		705,333		(1,407,549	)		1,950,629
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,085			100		—		(100	)		11,085
Preferred stock		—			—		—		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		402,442			44,805		343		(45,148	)		402,442
Retained earnings		4,729,390			5,486,203		252,693		(5,738,896	)		4,729,390
Accumulated other comprehensive income		40,072			44,476		—		(44,476	)		40,072
Treasury stock, at cost		(180,613	)		—		—		—			(180,613	)
Total shareholders' equity		5,002,376			5,575,584		253,036		(5,828,620	)		5,002,376
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(202	)	$	412,596	$	33,918	$	1,556		$	447,868
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(41	)		518,362		111,847		(8,748	)		621,420
Inventories		—			55,892		32,251		723			88,866
Deferred income taxes		4,731			16,403		1,660		(6,380	)		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other		10,723			24,789		42,848		1,178			79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		3,705		—			3,705
Total current assets		15,211			1,028,042		226,229		(11,671	)		1,257,811
Investments		10,506			305,648		—		—			316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net		33,540			4,289,267		353,296		—			4,676,103
Intercompany		13,345			465,024		184,392		(662,761	)		—
Other assets		5,315			1,227		12,053		(5,099	)		13,496
Investment in subsidiaries		4,584,267			230,633		—		(4,814,900	)		—
Total assets	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	60,138		$	58,150	$	28,711	$	(2,620	)	$	144,379
Accrued liabilities		28,816			123,009		40,392		(2,533	)		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year		—			114,600		—		—			114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,210		—			3,210
Total current liabilities		88,954			295,759		72,313		(5,153	)		451,873
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			79,137		—		—			79,137
Deferred income taxes		—			1,207,440		27,020		(11,479	)		1,222,981
Intercompany		114,534			144,902		403,463		(662,899	)		—
Other		14,969			20,598		29,784		—			65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		495		—			495
Total noncurrent liabilities		129,503			1,452,077		460,762		(674,378	)		1,367,964
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		10,874			100		—		(100	)		10,874
Additional paid-in capital		288,758			16,000		104		(16,104	)		288,758
Retained earnings		4,102,663			4,419,021		242,791		(4,661,812	)		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income		132,530			136,884		—		(136,884	)		132,530
Treasury stock, at cost		(91,098	)		—		—		—			(91,098	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,443,727			4,572,005		242,895		(4,814,900	)		4,443,727
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	64,995		$	730,744		$	8,645		$	8,200		$	812,584
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,571	)		(713,797	)		(37,997	)		—			(763,365	)
Intercompany transfers		11,571			(11,571	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		1			14,215			998			—			15,214
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(711,153	)		(36,999	)		—			(748,151	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(149,347	)		—			—			—			(149,347	)
Intercompany transfers		149,347			(149,347	)		—			—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(59,654	)		—			—			—			(59,654	)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount		—			492,791			—			—			492,791
Proceeds on short-term debt		—			—			1,002			—			1,002
Payments on short-term debt		—			—			(1,002	)		—			(1,002	)
Net increase in bank overdraft		—			—			12,560			—			12,560
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		(1,078	)		—			—			—			(1,078	)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(4,248	)		—			—			—			(4,248	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		85			2,653			23			—			2,761
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(64,895	)		346,097			12,583			—			293,785
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		101			365,688			(15,771	)		8,200			358,218
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(2,050	)		329,655			36,932			(3,628	)		360,909
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343		$	21,161		$	4,572		$	719,127

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(15,196	)	$	519,159		$	36,319		$	(271	)	$	540,011
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,391	)		(303,454	)		(41,908	)		—			(356,753	)
Intercompany transfers		11,391			(11,391	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from sale of investment securities		—			23,338			—			—			23,338
Proceeds from asset sales		1			11,002			2,318			—			13,321
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(280,505	)		(39,590	)		—			(320,094	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(121,545	)		—			—			—			(121,545	)
Intercompany transfers		121,545			(121,545	)		—			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		19,701			—			—			—			19,701
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(1,612	)		23,496			203			—			22,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		15,040			(98,049	)		203			—			(82,806	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(155	)		140,605			(3,068	)		(271	)		137,111
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(357	)	$	553,201		$	30,850		$	1,285		$	584,979

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(21,094	)	$	1,050,609		$	94,196		$	(5,184	)	$	1,118,527
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(17,786	)		(840,341	)		(94,765	)		—			(952,892	)
Intercompany transfers		17,786			(17,786	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		2			27,401			3,367			—			30,770
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			49,205			—			—			49,205
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2			(781,521	)		(91,398	)		—			(872,917	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Intercompany transfers		264,386			(264,386	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(264,386	)		—			—			—			(264,386	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		23,250			—			—			—			23,250
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(957	)		27,357			216			—			26,616
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,244			(352,029	)		216			—			(332,569	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,848	)		(82,941	)		3,014			(5,184	)		(86,959	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655		$	36,932		$	(3,628	)	$	360,909

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,066		$	973,850		$	17,708		$	2,561		$	997,185
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(6,828	)		(752,642	)		(49,596	)		—			(809,066	)
Intercompany transfers		6,828			(6,828	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		3,235			21,694			3,097			—			28,026
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			232,221			—			—			232,221
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(46,499	)		—			(548,819	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			15,000			—			15,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(31,499	)					(533,819	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(40,000	)		—			—			(40,000	)
Intercompany transfers		93,053			(93,053	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(93,053	)		—			—			—			(93,053	)
Intercompany notes		(16,500	)		—			16,500			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		13,317			—			—			—			13,317
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,677	)		—			—			—			(1,677	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(563	)		10,280			103			—			9,820
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,423	)		(122,773	)		16,603			—			(111,593	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		878			345,522			2,812			2,561			351,773
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,080	)		67,074			31,106			(1,005	)		96,095
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(202	)	$	412,596		$	33,918		$	1,556		$	447,868

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(19,746	)	$	969,867		$	58,904		$	(8,693	)	$	1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(27,729	)		(1,016,155	)		(53,796	)		—			(1,097,680	)
Intercompany transfers		27,729			(27,729	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		—			38,454			1,440			—			39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			—			—			—			—
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(52,356	)		—			(1,057,786	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			7,500			—			7,500
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(44,856	)					(1,050,286	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Proceeds from line of credit		—			20,000			—			—			20,000
Payments on line of credit		—			(20,000	)		—			—			(20,000	)
Intercompany notes		16,500			—			(16,500	)		—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(77,610	)		—			—			—			(77,610	)
Intercompany transfers		107,659			(107,659	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(30,049	)		—			—			—			(30,049	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		2,673			—			—			—			2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,514	)		—			—			—			(1,514	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		2,210			1,092			1			—			3,303
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,869			(221,567	)		(16,499	)		—			(218,197	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		123			(257,130	)		(2,451	)		(8,693	)		(268,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,203	)		324,204			33,557			7,688			364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,080	)	$	67,074		$	31,106		$	(1,005	)	$	96,095

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2014 USD ($) shares	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) shares	Sep. 30, 2014 Right multiple item $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2013 shares	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($) shares
Outstanding preferred stock purchase rights (in shares)			108,232,284
Stock split ratio			2
Number of rights per common stock share | Right			0.5
Number of units that each Right holder is entitled to purchase | item			1
Number of rights per share			0.001
Purchase price of preferred stock (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 250
Number of business days following the acquisition of fifteen percent or more of common stock that rights are exercisable and transferable			10 days
Number of business days following a tender or exchange offer resulting in the acquisition of fifteen percent or more of common stock that rights are exercisable and transferable			10 days
Number of multiples of the exercise price that the Right holder has right to receive in value of acquiring company's common stock | multiple			2
Redemption price per right (in dollars per shares) | $ / shares			$ 0.01
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		810,097	0	0	1,747,819
Aggregate cost of treasury shares purchase | $		$ 59,654			$ 77,610
Subsequent Event
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	414,992
Aggregate cost of treasury shares purchase | $	$ 32,300
Minimum
Percentage of common stock to be acquired for rights to be exercisable and transferable			15.00%
Percentage of common stock to be acquired in a tender or exchange offer for rights to be exercisable and transferable			15.00%
Percentage of assets or earning power sold or transferred allowing Right holder the right to receive common stock of acquiring company			50.00%
Maximum
Number of common shares authorized to be repurchased		4,000,000	4,000,000

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Summary of available-for-sale securities

			Gross		Gross		Estimated
			Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
	(in thousands)
Equity securities March 31, 2015	$	64,462	$	86,986	$	—	$	151,448
Equity securities September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

Summary of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015:

			Quoted Prices
	Total		in Active		Significant
	Measure		Markets for		Other		Significant
	at		Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	719,127	$	719,127	$	—	$	—
Equity securities	151,448		151,448		—		—
Other current assets	36,340		36,090		250		—
Other assets	2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	908,915	$	908,665	$	250	$	—

        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

Summary of supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt

	March 31,		September 30,
	2015		2014
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	572.1	$	79.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	597.2	$	84.3

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	79.0	$	193.7
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

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Discontinued Operations

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Discontinued Operations

2.Discontinued Operations

Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela.  Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due within the country of Venezuela.  Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations.

NOTE 2 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela. Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due in Venezuela.

        Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations. Included in fiscal 2013 and 2012 are proceeds from arbitration, as more fully described in Note 13.

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Segment Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment information
Total assets	$ 7,344,150	$ 6,720,998				$ 6,263,564				$ 7,344,150		$ 6,720,998	$ 6,263,564
Operating revenues	883,052	985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	1,939,637	$ 1,782,582	3,719,707	3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
United States
Segment information
Operating revenues	778,637			800,775						1,734,918	1,589,466	3,338,365	3,011,760	2,864,570
Argentina
Segment information
Operating revenues	39,480			26,695						64,563	53,054	107,945	73,208	54,317
Colombia
Segment information
Operating revenues	22,903			21,064						46,354	47,794	85,176	100,052	82,247
Ecuador
Segment information
Operating revenues	6,420			16,822						21,614	34,622	69,195	67,890	56,448
Other foreign
Segment information
Operating revenues	35,612			28,074						72,188	57,646	119,026	134,704	94,220
Continued operations
Segment information
Total assets	7,336,664	6,713,792								7,336,664		6,713,792
Discontinued operations
Segment information
Total assets	7,486	7,206								7,486		7,206
Other
Segment information
Operating revenues	3,741			2,830						7,921	5,913	13,410	13,461	14,214
Operating segment
Segment information
Total assets	6,353,904	6,027,096								6,353,904		6,027,096
Operating revenues	883,272			893,641						1,940,079	1,783,013	3,720,574	3,388,472	3,152,643
Operating segment | U.S. Land
Segment information
Total assets	5,482,725	5,259,947								5,482,725		5,259,947
Operating segment | Offshore
Segment information
Total assets	117,813	137,101								117,813		137,101
Operating segment | International Land
Segment information
Total assets	713,138	589,968								713,138		589,968
Operating segment | Other
Segment information
Total assets	40,228	40,080								40,228		40,080
Operating revenues	3,961			$ 3,041						8,363	$ 6,344	14,277	$ 14,319	$ 15,055
Investments and corporate operations
Segment information
Total assets	$ 982,760	$ 686,696								$ 982,760		$ 686,696

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 149,537	$ 174,570	$ 352,579	$ 347,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net of income taxes of ($0.8) million and ($27.4) million at March 31, 2015 and ($2.3) million and ($4.3) million at March 31, 2014	(1,203)	(3,552)	(43,447)	(6,513)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net of income taxes of ($17.5) million at September 30, 2014 and ($60.8) million at September 30, 2013		(12,884)		(12,884)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes of ($1.5) million at September 30, 2014, $6.6 million at September 30, 2013 and $2.4 million at September 30, 2012	197	145	393	292
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,006)	(16,291)	(43,054)	(19,105)
Comprehensive income	$ 148,531	$ 158,279	$ 309,525	$ 328,647

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Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits

12.Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits

The following provides information at March 31, 2015 and 2014 related to the Company-sponsored domestic defined benefit pension plan:

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	1,171		$	1,201		$	2,342		$	2,402
Expected return on plan assets	(1,743		)	(1,664		)	(3,486		)	(3,328		)
Recognized net actuarial loss	309			229			618			458
Net pension expense	$	(263	)	$	(234	)	$	(526	)	$	(468	)

Employer Contributions

We did not make any contributions to the Pension Plan during the six months ended March 31, 2015.  Subsequent to March 31, 2015, we contributed $2.0 million to fund distributions.  We could make contributions for the remainder of fiscal 2015 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating assets.

NOTE 9 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        We maintain a domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain U.S. employees who meet certain age and service requirements. In July 2003, we revised the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Employee Retirement Plan ("Pension Plan") to close the Pension Plan to new participants effective October 1, 2003, and reduce benefit accruals for current participants through September 30, 2006, at which time benefit accruals were discontinued and the Pension Plan was frozen.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations and fair value of Pension Plan assets over the two-year period ended September 30, 2014 and a statement of the funded status as of September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	111,108		$	102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	102,680		$	112,062
Interest cost		4,763			4,339
Actuarial (gain) loss		10,787			(9,320	)
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	111,108		$	102,680
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	96,818		$	86,718
Actual return on plan assets		11,132			12,369
Employer contribution		7,329			2,132
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	108,157		$	96,818
Funded status of the plan at end of year	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Accrued liabilities	$	(62	)	$	(145	)
Noncurrent liabilities—other		(2,889	)		(5,717	)
Net amount recognized	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

Net actuarial loss $ (23,405 ) $ (19,210 )

        The amount recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and not yet reflected in periodic benefit cost expected to be amortized in next year's periodic benefit cost is a net actuarial loss of $1.2 million.

        The weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs		4.80	%		4.06	%		4.33	%
Discount rate for year-end obligations		4.32	%		4.80	%		4.06	%
Expected return on plan assets		6.61	%		7.06	%		7.16	%

        The mortality table issued by the Society of Actuaries in October 2014 was used for the September 30, 2014 pension calculation. The new mortality information reflects improved life expectancies and projected mortality improvements.

        We contributed $7.3 million to the Pension Plan in fiscal 2014 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets. We estimate contributing at least $0.1 million in fiscal 2015 to meet the minimum contribution required by law and may make additional contributions in fiscal 2015 if needed to fund unexpected distributions.

        Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit) were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

        We record settlement expense when benefit payments exceed the total annual service and interest costs.

        The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

Years Ended September 30,
2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 - 2024	Total
$5,510	$6,416	$5,642	$6,999	$7,559	$36,032	$68,158

        Included in the Pension Plan is an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND ASSET ALLOCATION

        Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. The investment strategy is intended to help pay the cost of the Plan while providing adequate security to meet the benefits promised under the Plan. We maintain a diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value that might occur from devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls are considered. Plan assets are invested in portfolios of diversified public-market equity securities and fixed income securities. The Plan does not directly hold securities of the Company.

        The expected long-term rate of return on Plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the Plan's investment portfolio after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of the return and volatility of various asset classes.

        The target allocation for 2015 and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan at the end of fiscal 2014 and 2013, by asset category, follows:

	Target Allocation			Percentage of Plan Assets At September 30,
Asset Category	2015			2014			2013
U.S. equities		55	%		61	%		58	%
International equities		15			12			13
Fixed income		27			25			27
Real estate and other		3			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

PLAN ASSETS

        The fair value of Plan assets at September 30, 2014 and 2013, summarized by level within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 8, are as follows:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	2,250	$	2,250	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		55,054		55,054		—		—
Bond funds		24,722		24,722		—		—
International stock funds		8,731		8,731		—		—
Total mutual funds		88,507		88,507		—		—
Domestic common stock		15,733		15,733		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,366		1,366		—		—
Oil and gas properties		301		—		—		301
Total	$	108,157	$	107,856	$	—	$	301

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	1,983	$	1,983	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		44,129		44,129		—		—
Bond funds		23,749		23,749		—		—
International stock funds		12,519		12,519		—		—
Total mutual funds		80,397		80,397		—		—
Domestic common stock		12,998		12,998		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,153		1,153		—		—
Oil and gas properties		287		—		—		287
Total	$	96,818	$	96,531	$	—	$	287

        The Plan's financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. The Plan has no assets utilizing Level 2. The Plan's assets utilizing Level 3 inputs consist of oil and gas properties. The fair value of oil and gas properties is determined by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., based upon actual revenue received for the previous twelve-month period and experience with similar assets.

        The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Plan's Level 3 assets for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Oil and Gas Properties
	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	287	$	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date		14		(12	)
Balance, end of year	$	301	$	287

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

        Substantially all employees on the United States payroll may elect to participate in the 401(k)/Thrift Plan by contributing a portion of their earnings. We contribute an amount equal to 100 percent of the first five percent of the participant's compensation subject to certain limitations. The annual expense incurred for this defined contribution plan was $32.3 million, $28.3 million and $26.7 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 96,818	$ 86,718
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 108,157	96,818	$ 86,718
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
Percentage of employer's contribution under 401(k)/ Thrift Plan matching the first 5 percent of participant's compensation subject to certain limitations	100.00%
Percentage of participant's compensation eligible for employer's matching contribution	5.00%
Annual expense incurred for defined contribution plan	$ 32,300	28,300	26,700
Oil and Gas Properties
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	287	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date	14	(12)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 301	$ 287	$ 299

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Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Repurchase of shares
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	810,097	0	0	1,747,819
Aggregate cost of treasury shares purchase	$ 59,654			$ 77,610
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	64,199	$ 134,433	$ 218,004	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 40,072	$ 83,126	132,530	166,807	$ 41,078
Maximum
Repurchase of shares
Number of common shares authorized to be repurchased	4,000,000	4,000,000
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	$ 86,986	$ 157,838	237,214	304,396
After-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income	53,971	97,418	144,161	189,851	55,174
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	(22,787)	(23,405)	(19,210)	(37,173)
After-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (13,899)	$ (14,292)	$ (11,631)	$ (23,044)	$ (14,096)

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.	Treasury Stock
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	$ 3,270,047	$ 10,724	$ 210,909	$ 2,954,210	$ 98,908	$ (4,704)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011		107,243,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011						157,000
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income	581,045			581,045
Other comprehensive loss	67,899				67,899
Dividends declared ($1.375 per share)	(29,960)			(29,960)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	2,673	$ 32	5,398			$ (2,757)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding (in shares)		315,000				47,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards	4,340		4,340
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	(1,514)	$ 4	(2,485)			$ 967
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		41,000				(51,000)
Repurchase of common stock	$ (77,610)					$ (77,610)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	1,747,819					1,748,000
Stock-based compensation	$ 18,078		18,078
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	3,834,998	$ 10,760	236,240	3,505,295	166,807	$ (84,104)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012		107,599,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012						1,901,000
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income	736,639			736,639
Other comprehensive loss	(34,277)				(34,277)
Dividends declared ($1.375 per share)	(139,271)			(139,271)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	13,317	$ 106	21,746			$ (8,535)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding (in shares)		1,057,000				162,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards	10,727		10,727
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ (1,677)	$ 8	(3,226)			$ 1,541
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		83,000				(41,000)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	0
Stock-based compensation	$ 23,271		23,271
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 4,443,727	$ 10,874	288,758	4,102,663	132,530	$ (91,098)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	108,738,577	108,739,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	2,021,607					2,022,000
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income	$ 708,719			708,719
Other comprehensive loss	(49,404)				(49,404)
Dividends declared ($1.375 per share)	(285,585)			(285,585)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	23,250	$ 161	41,911			$ (18,822)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding (in shares)		1,613,000				216,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards	26,616		26,616
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ (3,049)	$ 16	(16)			$ (3,049)
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		157,000				38,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	0
Stock-based compensation	$ 26,703		26,703
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$ 4,890,977	$ 11,051	383,972	4,525,797	83,126	$ (112,969)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	110,508,605	110,509,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	2,276,321					2,276,000
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income	$ 352,579			352,579
Other comprehensive loss	(43,054)				(43,054)
Dividends declared ($1.375 per share)	(148,986)			(148,986)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	(1,078)	$ 13	2,651			$ (3,742)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding (in shares)		123,000				47,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards	2,761		2,761
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	(4,248)	$ 21	(21)			$ (4,248)
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		214,000				59,000
Repurchase of common stock	$ (59,654)					$ (59,654)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	810,097					810,000
Stock-based compensation	$ 13,079		13,079
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$ 5,002,376	$ 11,085	$ 402,442	$ 4,729,390	$ 40,072	$ (180,613)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	110,846,112	110,846,000
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015						3,192,000

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

INCOME TAXES

Income Taxes

9.Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014 was 36.9 percent and 35.4 percent, respectively.  Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was 34.2 percent and 36.6 percent, respectively.  Effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0 percent primarily due to state and foreign income taxes and the tax benefit from the Internal Revenue Code Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities.  The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 31, 2015 was also impacted by a December 2014 tax law change which resulted in a reduction of the fiscal 2014 Internal Revenue Code Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities.

For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax positions associated with our U.S. and international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits.  However, we do not expect the increases or decreases to have a material effect on results of operations or financial position.  We provided for uncertain tax positions of $7.0 million, including interest and penalties, during the six months ended March 31, 2015 related to the previous disclosure of a possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions of approximately $8.4 million to $11.0 million due to international tax matters.

NOTE 4 INCOME TAXES

        The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	323,386		$	315,820		$	108,297
Foreign		15,841			14,551			13,201
State		21,197			32,916			10,542
		360,424			363,287			132,040
Deferred:
Federal		28,183			35,530			196,373
Foreign		(3,265	)		(1,409	)		(6,484	)
State		2,206			(4,564	)		7,042
		27,124			29,557			196,931
Total provision	$	387,548		$	392,844		$	328,971

        The amounts of domestic and foreign income before income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	1,061,006	$	1,071,435	$	886,484
Foreign		35,308		42,862		16,096
	$	1,096,314	$	1,114,297	$	902,580

        Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated and necessary allowances are provided. The carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on management's judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future.

        The components of our net deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	1,187,774	$	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities		83,787		117,567
Other		67		55
Total deferred tax liabilities		1,271,628		1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves		1,370		2,146
Self-insurance reserves		10,311		8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards		48,285		54,867
Financial accruals		52,289		48,963
Other		8,332		7,487
Total deferred tax assets		120,587		121,820
Valuation allowance		47,699		49,631
Net deferred tax assets		72,888		72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	1,198,740	$	1,206,567

        The change in our net deferred tax assets and liabilities is impacted by foreign currency remeasurement.

        As of September 30, 2014, we had state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $7.4 million and $24.6 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $49.9 million (of which $39.2 million is reflected as a deferred tax asset in our Consolidated Financial Statements prior to consideration of our valuation allowance) which will expire in fiscal 2015 through 2024. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $0.5 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $39.2 million which more likely than not will not be utilized.

        Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
U.S. Federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effect of foreign taxes		1.2			1.1			0.7
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.4			1.5			1.4
U.S. domestic production activities		(2.6	)		(2.1	)		(1.1	)
Other		0.4			(0.2	)		0.4
Effective income tax rate		35.4	%		35.3	%		36.4	%

        We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had accrued interest and penalties of $6.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

        A reconciliation of the change in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,	$	8,129		$	8,438
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods		(4	)		(914	)
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods		4,293			1,896
Gross decreases—current period effect of tax positions		(836	)		(437	)
Gross increases—current period effect of tax positions		4			147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments		(533	)		(562	)
Settlements		(306	)		(439	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,	$	10,747		$	8,129

        As of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits includes $2.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate. The remaining unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties are included in other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax position associated with our international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits. However, we believe it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions may increase by approximately $8.6 million to $11.2 million during the next 12 months due to an international matter. We provided for uncertain tax positions of $3.5 million related to discontinued operations during the twelve months ended September 30, 2014.

        We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years that remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions include fiscal 2010 through 2013, with the exception of jurisdictions currently under audit. Audits in foreign jurisdictions are generally complete through fiscal 2001.

        On September 13, 2013, the IRS issued final regulations providing guidance on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and proposed regulations providing guidance on the dispositions of such property. The implementation date for these regulations is tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Changes for tax treatment elected by us or required by the regulations will generally be effective prospectively; however, implementation of many of the regulations' provisions will require a calculation of the cumulative effect of the changes on prior years, and it is expected that such amount will have to be included in the determination of our taxable income in fiscal 2015, or possibly over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2015. Since the changes will affect the timing for deducting expenditures for tax purposes, the impact of implementation will be reflected in the amount of income taxes payable or receivable, cash flows from operations and deferred taxes beginning in fiscal 2015, with no net tax provision effect. At this time we estimate the impact of implementing the regulations to be immaterial to the deferred tax balances for all years presented.

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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement

4.Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement

The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities, reflected on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as Investments, is based on market quotes.  The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

			Gross		Gross		Estimated
			Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
	(in thousands)
Equity securities March 31, 2015	$	64,462	$	86,986	$	—	$	151,448
Equity securities September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300

On an ongoing basis we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if any decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary.  If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established.  We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary.  These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $23.3 million were sold.  The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $21.4 million.  We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities during the six months ended March 31, 2015.

The assets held in the Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair value which totaled $13.2 million at March 31, 2015 and $14.3 million at September 30, 2014.  The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government.  The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  We use the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820-10 to measure fair value to prioritize the inputs:

· Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date.

· Level 2 — Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

· Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  This includes pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

At March 31, 2015, our financial instruments utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets, money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets.  Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency that we have elected to classify as restricted to be used to settle the remaining liabilities of discontinued operations.  For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

At March 31, 2015, financial instruments utilizing level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit included in other current assets.

Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015:

			Quoted Prices
	Total		in Active		Significant
	Measure		Markets for		Other		Significant
	at		Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	719,127	$	719,127	$	—	$	—
Equity securities	151,448		151,448		—		—
Other current assets	36,340		36,090		250		—
Other assets	2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	908,915	$	908,665	$	250	$	—

The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014:

	March 31,		September 30,
	2015		2014
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	572.1	$	79.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	597.2	$	84.3

The fair value for the $80 million fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus a credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us.  The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

The fair value for the $500 million fixed-rate debt was based on broker quotes at March 31, 2015.  The notes are classified within Level 2 as they are not actively traded in markets.

NOTE 8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

        The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities is primarily based on market quotes. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

        On an on-going basis, we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if a decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established. We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        During fiscal 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sales of $49.2 million were sold. The gross realized gain on the sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $45.2 million. During fiscal 2013, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $214.1 million were sold. The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $153.4 million. We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities in fiscal 2012. All of the gains from available-for-sale securities are included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

        During fiscal 2013, we sold our shares in three limited partnerships that were primarily invested in international equities and carried at a cost of $9.4 million, realizing a gain of $8.8 million that is included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We no longer have any investments in limited partnerships.

        The assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair market value which totaled $14.3 million and $10.5 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

        The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly-liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

        The carrying value of other assets, accrued liabilities and other liabilities approximated fair value at September 30, 2014 and 2013.

        ASC 820 defines fair value as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date." ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

• •

  Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

  •

  Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

  •

  Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and not corroborated by market data.

        At September 30, 2014, our financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets and money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets. Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency we have elected to classify as restricted that is included in current assets of discontinued operations and limited to remaining liabilities of discontinued operations. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

        At September 30, 2014, Level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit, which is included in current assets.

        Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

        The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	79.0	$	193.7
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

        The fair value for fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us. The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

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12 Months Ended

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Sep. 30, 2014

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Commitments and Contingencies

10.Commitments and Contingencies

In conjunction with our current drilling rig construction program, purchase commitments for equipment, parts and supplies of approximately $205.2 million are outstanding at March 31, 2015.

Other than the matters described below, the Company is a party to various pending legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business.  We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles.  None of these legal actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business.  We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency.  We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies or recognize income until realized.  The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010.  Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”) and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. (“Petroleo”).  Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract.  While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery.  No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana (“DOJ”).  The court’s approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ’s investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.’s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.  We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General’s office of the Department of Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ’s investigation.  We can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions and are unable to determine the amount of penalty, if any, that may be assessed.  However, we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS

        During fiscal 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate 83 new FlexRigs in the U.S. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate six new FlexRigs in the U.S. As of November 13, 2014, 41 new FlexRigs with customer commitments remained under construction. During construction, rig construction cost is included in construction in progress and then transferred to contract drilling equipment when the rig is placed in the field for service. Equipment, parts and supplies are ordered in advance to promote efficient construction progress. At September 30, 2014, we had purchase orders outstanding of approximately $412.9 million for the purchase of drilling equipment.

LEASES

        At September 30, 2014, we were leasing approximately 204,000 square feet of office space near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also lease other office space and equipment for use in operations. For operating leases that contain built-in pre-determined rent escalations, rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lease term. Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of a year at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total	$	38,476

        Total rent expense was $12.1 million, $9.9 million and $8.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

CONTINGENCIES

        Various legal actions, the majority of which arise in the ordinary course of business, are pending. We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles. None of these legal actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

        We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business. We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

        During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency. We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies and recognize income until realized. The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010. Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo"). Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, we settled arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Venezuelan government, PDVSA or Petroleo related to the seizure of our property in Venezuela. Proceeds of $15.0 million and $7.5 million were received and recorded in discontinued operations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.'s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of the Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Although we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2015	Dec. 02, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.6875	$ 0.6875	$ 0.6875	$ 0.6250	$ 1.375	$ 1.2500	$ 2.625	$ 1.3	$ 0.28

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Accounts receivable, reserve (in dollars)	$ 4,592	$ 4,597	$ 4,795	$ 942	$ 776
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	160,000,000	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	110,846,112	110,508,605	108,738,577
Common stock, shares outstanding	107,654,499	108,232,284	106,716,970
Preferred stock, no par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0

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GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

17. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

        In March 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("the issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ("parent" or "the guarantor"), issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million due 2025. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by parent. No subsidiaries of parent currently guarantee the notes, subject to certain provisions that if any subsidiary guarantees certain other debt of the issuer or parent, then such subsidiary will provide a guarantee of the obligations under the notes.

        In connection with the notes, we are providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with the Commission disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements. Condensed consolidating financial information for the issuer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and parent/guarantor, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is shown in the tables below.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	774,896		$	108,180		$	(24	)	$	883,052
Operating costs and other		16,773			536,028			104,113			(1,034	)		655,880
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(16,773	)		238,868			4,067			1,010			227,172
Other income, net		2			3,738			(126	)		(1,010	)		2,604
Interest expense		(12	)		(121	)		(2,338	)		—			(2,471	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		160,109			358			—			(160,467	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		143,326			242,843			1,603			(160,467	)		227,305
Income tax provision		(6,211	)		83,561			419			—			77,769
Income from continuing operations		149,537			159,282			1,184			(160,467	)		149,536
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(76	)		—			(76	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			1			—			1
Net income	$	149,537		$	159,282		$	1,185		$	(160,467	)	$	149,537

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	149,537	$	159,282		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	149,537
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(1,203	)		—		—			(1,203	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		82		115			—		—			197
Other comprehensive income (loss)		82		(1,088	)		—		—			(1,006	)
Comprehensive income	$	149,619	$	158,194		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	148,531

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	797,968		$	95,501		$	(39	)	$	893,430
Operating costs and other		4,105			548,917			86,191			(1,125	)		638,088
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(4,105	)		249,051			9,310			1,086			255,342
Other income, net		18			22,256			622			(1,086	)		21,810
Interest expense		19			(1,065	)		(679	)		—			(1,725	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		177,037			(327	)		—			(176,710	)		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		172,969			269,915			9,253			(176,710	)		275,427
Income tax provision		(1,601	)		93,704			8,735			—			100,838
Income from continuing operations		174,570			176,211			518			(176,710	)		174,589
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	174,570		$	176,211		$	499		$	(176,710	)	$	174,570

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	174,570	$	176,211		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	174,570
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(3,552	)		—		—			(3,552	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		81		64			—		—			145
Other comprehensive income (loss)		81		(16,372	)		—		—			(16,291	)
Comprehensive income	$	174,651	$	159,839		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	158,279

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,727,005		$	212,672		$	(40	)	$	1,939,637
Operating costs and other		6,080			1,177,122			199,510			(2,066	)		1,380,646
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(6,080	)		549,883			13,162			2,026			558,991
Other income, net		3			4,659			567			(2,026	)		3,203
Interest expense		(19	)		(103	)		(2,910	)		—			(3,032	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		356,493			5,441			—			(361,934	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		350,397			559,880			10,819			(361,934	)		559,162
Income tax provision		(2,182	)		204,966			3,785			—			206,569
Income from continuing operations		352,579			354,914			7,034			(361,934	)		352,593
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(91	)		—			(91	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(14	)		—			(14	)
Net income	$	352,579		$	354,914		$	7,020		$	(361,934	)	$	352,579

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	352,579	$	354,914		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	352,579
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(43,447	)		—		—			(43,447	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		164		229			—		—			393
Other comprehensive income (loss)		164		(43,218	)		—		—			(43,054	)
Comprehensive income	$	352,743	$	311,696		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	309,525

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,583,591		$	199,062		$	(71	)	$	1,782,582
Operating costs and other		8,193			1,078,277			178,981			(2,242	)		1,263,209
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(8,193	)		505,314			20,081			2,171			519,373
Other income, net		17			22,916			1,156			(2,171	)		21,918
Interest expense		15			(1,939	)		(995	)		—			(2,919	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		352,836			7,339			—			(360,175	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		344,675			533,630			20,242			(360,175	)		538,372
Income tax provision		(3,077	)		182,048			11,630			—			190,601
Income from continuing operations		347,752			351,582			8,612			(360,175	)		347,771
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	347,752		$	351,582		$	8,593		$	(360,175	)	$	347,752

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	347,752	$	351,582		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	347,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(6,513	)		—		—			(6,513	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		163		129			—		—			292
Other comprehensive income (loss)		163		(19,268	)		—		—			(19,105	)
Comprehensive income	$	347,915	$	332,314		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	328,647

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343	$	21,161	$	4,572		$	719,127
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(9	)		495,480		141,757		(13,522	)		623,706
Inventories		—			84,323		39,946		—			124,269
Deferred income taxes		3,394			17,209		—		(5,954	)		14,649
Prepaid expenses and other		14,104			1,505		86,599		(23,076	)		79,132
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,486		—			7,486
Total current assets		15,540			1,293,860		296,949		(37,980	)		1,568,369
Investments		13,200			151,448		—		—			164,648
Property, plant and equipment, net		48,233			5,006,311		518,274		—			5,572,818
Intercompany		14,927			1,177,045		202,051		(1,394,023	)		—
Other assets		8,042			1,425		35,872		(7,024	)		38,315
Investment in subsidiaries		5,592,313			236,307		—		(5,828,620	)		—
Total assets	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,907		$	59,769	$	31,703	$	(6	)	$	172,373
Accrued liabilities		15,481			132,482		59,765		(31,472	)		176,256
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,207		—		—			39,207
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,309		—			3,309
Total current liabilities		96,388			231,458		94,777		(31,478	)		391,145
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			532,908		—		—			532,908
Deferred income taxes		—			1,265,090		65,743		(10,469	)		1,320,364
Intercompany		576,457			240,490		580,133		(1,397,080	)		—
Other		17,034			20,866		55,280		—			93,180
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		4,177		—			4,177
Total noncurrent liabilities		593,491			2,059,354		705,333		(1,407,549	)		1,950,629
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,085			100		—		(100	)		11,085
Preferred stock		—			—		—		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		402,442			44,805		343		(45,148	)		402,442
Retained earnings		4,729,390			5,486,203		252,693		(5,738,896	)		4,729,390
Accumulated other comprehensive income		40,072			44,476		—		(44,476	)		40,072
Treasury stock, at cost		(180,613	)		—		—		—			(180,613	)
Total shareholders' equity		5,002,376			5,575,584		253,036		(5,828,620	)		5,002,376
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	64,995		$	730,744		$	8,645		$	8,200		$	812,584
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,571	)		(713,797	)		(37,997	)		—			(763,365	)
Intercompany transfers		11,571			(11,571	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		1			14,215			998			—			15,214
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(711,153	)		(36,999	)		—			(748,151	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(149,347	)		—			—			—			(149,347	)
Intercompany transfers		149,347			(149,347	)		—			—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(59,654	)		—			—			—			(59,654	)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount		—			492,791			—			—			492,791
Proceeds on short-term debt		—			—			1,002			—			1,002
Payments on short-term debt		—			—			(1,002	)		—			(1,002	)
Net increase in bank overdraft		—			—			12,560			—			12,560
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		(1,078	)		—			—			—			(1,078	)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(4,248	)		—			—			—			(4,248	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		85			2,653			23			—			2,761
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(64,895	)		346,097			12,583			—			293,785
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		101			365,688			(15,771	)		8,200			358,218
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(2,050	)		329,655			36,932			(3,628	)		360,909
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343		$	21,161		$	4,572		$	719,127

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(15,196	)	$	519,159		$	36,319		$	(271	)	$	540,011
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,391	)		(303,454	)		(41,908	)		—			(356,753	)
Intercompany transfers		11,391			(11,391	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from sale of investment securities		—			23,338			—			—			23,338
Proceeds from asset sales		1			11,002			2,318			—			13,321
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(280,505	)		(39,590	)		—			(320,094	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(121,545	)		—			—			—			(121,545	)
Intercompany transfers		121,545			(121,545	)		—			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		19,701			—			—			—			19,701
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(1,612	)		23,496			203			—			22,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		15,040			(98,049	)		203			—			(82,806	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(155	)		140,605			(3,068	)		(271	)		137,111
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(357	)	$	553,201		$	30,850		$	1,285		$	584,979

NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        In March 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("the issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ("parent" or "the guarantor"), issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million due 2025. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by parent. No subsidiaries of parent currently guarantee the notes, subject to certain provisions that if any subsidiary guarantees certain other debt of the issuer or parent, then such subsidiary will provide a guarantee of the obligations under the notes.

        In connection with the notes, we are providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements. Condensed consolidating financial information for the issuer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and parent/guarantor, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is shown in the tables below.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	3,325,039		$	394,820		$	(152	)	$	3,719,707
Operating costs and other		10,763			2,291,775			366,682			(4,300	)		2,664,920
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(10,763	)		1,033,264			28,138			4,148			1,054,787
Other income, net		57			48,108			2,164			(4,148	)		46,181
Interest expense		(42	)		(3,049	)		(1,563	)		—			(4,654	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		715,157			4,668			—			(719,825	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		704,409			1,082,991			28,739			(719,825	)		1,096,314
Income tax provision		(4,310	)		370,723			21,135			—			387,548
Income from continuing operations		708,719			712,268			7,604			(719,825	)		708,766
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,758			—			2,758
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(47	)		—			(47	)
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557		$	(719,825	)	$	708,719

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	708,719
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—			(19,006	)		—		—			(19,006	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—			(27,737	)		—		—			(27,737	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		(213	)		(2,448	)		—		—			(2,661	)
Other comprehensive loss		(213	)		(49,191	)		—		—			(49,404	)
Comprehensive income	$	708,506		$	663,077		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	659,315

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,998,299		$	389,382		$	(67	)	$	3,387,614
Operating costs and other		12,775			2,063,737			355,751			(1,310	)		2,430,953
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(12,775	)		934,562			33,631			1,243			956,661
Other income, net		20			164,170			863			(1,288	)		163,765
Interest expense		(83	)		(4,776	)		(1,315	)		45			(6,129	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		745,105			33,360			—			(778,465	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		732,267			1,127,316			33,179			(778,465	)		1,114,297
Income tax provision		(4,372	)		383,881			13,335			—			392,844
Income from continuing operations		736,639			743,435			19,844			(778,465	)		721,453
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			14,701			—			14,701
Income tax provision		—			—			(485	)		—			(485	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			15,186			—			15,186
Net income	$	736,639		$	743,435		$	35,030		$	(778,465	)	$	736,639

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	736,639	$	743,435		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	736,639
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		46,853			—		—			46,853
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(92,543	)		—		—			(92,543	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		2,663		8,750			—		—			11,413
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,663		(36,940	)		—		—			(34,277	)
Comprehensive income	$	739,302	$	706,495		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	702,362

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,850,355		$	301,514		$	(67	)	$	3,151,802
Operating costs and other		5,271			1,950,620			289,223			(2,911	)		2,242,203
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(5,271	)		899,735			12,291			2,844			909,599
Other income, net		144			2,191			2,145			(2,846	)		1,634
Interest expense		(143	)		(6,275	)		(2,237	)		2			(8,653	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		584,252			7,459			—			(591,711	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		578,982			903,110			12,199			(591,711	)		902,580
Income tax provision		(2,063	)		321,404			9,630			—			328,971
Income from continuing operations		581,045			581,706			2,569			(591,711	)		573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			7,355			—			7,355
Income tax provision		—			—			(81	)		—			(81	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			7,436			—			7,436
Net income	$	581,045		$	581,706		$	10,005		$	(591,711	)	$	581,045

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	581,045	$	581,706	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	581,045
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		63,725		—		—			63,725
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		1,154		3,020		—		—			4,174
Other comprehensive income		1,154		66,745		—		—			67,899
Comprehensive income	$	582,199	$	648,451	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	648,944

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(202	)	$	412,596	$	33,918	$	1,556		$	447,868
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(41	)		518,362		111,847		(8,748	)		621,420
Inventories		—			55,892		32,251		723			88,866
Deferred income taxes		4,731			16,403		1,660		(6,380	)		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other		10,723			24,789		42,848		1,178			79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		3,705		—			3,705
Total current assets		15,211			1,028,042		226,229		(11,671	)		1,257,811
Investments		10,506			305,648		—		—			316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net		33,540			4,289,267		353,296		—			4,676,103
Intercompany		13,345			465,024		184,392		(662,761	)		—
Other assets		5,315			1,227		12,053		(5,099	)		13,496
Investment in subsidiaries		4,584,267			230,633		—		(4,814,900	)		—
Total assets	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	60,138		$	58,150	$	28,711	$	(2,620	)	$	144,379
Accrued liabilities		28,816			123,009		40,392		(2,533	)		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year		—			114,600		—		—			114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,210		—			3,210
Total current liabilities		88,954			295,759		72,313		(5,153	)		451,873
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			79,137		—		—			79,137
Deferred income taxes		—			1,207,440		27,020		(11,479	)		1,222,981
Intercompany		114,534			144,902		403,463		(662,899	)		—
Other		14,969			20,598		29,784		—			65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		495		—			495
Total noncurrent liabilities		129,503			1,452,077		460,762		(674,378	)		1,367,964
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		10,874			100		—		(100	)		10,874
Additional paid-in capital		288,758			16,000		104		(16,104	)		288,758
Retained earnings		4,102,663			4,419,021		242,791		(4,661,812	)		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income		132,530			136,884		—		(136,884	)		132,530
Treasury stock, at cost		(91,098	)		—		—		—			(91,098	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,443,727			4,572,005		242,895		(4,814,900	)		4,443,727
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(21,094	)	$	1,050,609		$	94,196		$	(5,184	)	$	1,118,527
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(17,786	)		(840,341	)		(94,765	)		—			(952,892	)
Intercompany transfers		17,786			(17,786	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		2			27,401			3,367			—			30,770
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			49,205			—			—			49,205
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2			(781,521	)		(91,398	)		—			(872,917	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Intercompany transfers		264,386			(264,386	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(264,386	)		—			—			—			(264,386	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		23,250			—			—			—			23,250
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(957	)		27,357			216			—			26,616
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,244			(352,029	)		216			—			(332,569	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,848	)		(82,941	)		3,014			(5,184	)		(86,959	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655		$	36,932		$	(3,628	)	$	360,909

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,066		$	973,850		$	17,708		$	2,561		$	997,185
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(6,828	)		(752,642	)		(49,596	)		—			(809,066	)
Intercompany transfers		6,828			(6,828	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		3,235			21,694			3,097			—			28,026
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			232,221			—			—			232,221
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(46,499	)		—			(548,819	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			15,000			—			15,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(31,499	)					(533,819	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(40,000	)		—			—			(40,000	)
Intercompany transfers		93,053			(93,053	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(93,053	)		—			—			—			(93,053	)
Intercompany notes		(16,500	)		—			16,500			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		13,317			—			—			—			13,317
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,677	)		—			—			—			(1,677	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(563	)		10,280			103			—			9,820
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,423	)		(122,773	)		16,603			—			(111,593	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		878			345,522			2,812			2,561			351,773
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,080	)		67,074			31,106			(1,005	)		96,095
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(202	)	$	412,596		$	33,918		$	1,556		$	447,868

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(19,746	)	$	969,867		$	58,904		$	(8,693	)	$	1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(27,729	)		(1,016,155	)		(53,796	)		—			(1,097,680	)
Intercompany transfers		27,729			(27,729	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		—			38,454			1,440			—			39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			—			—			—			—
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(52,356	)		—			(1,057,786	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			7,500			—			7,500
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(44,856	)					(1,050,286	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Proceeds from line of credit		—			20,000			—			—			20,000
Payments on line of credit		—			(20,000	)		—			—			(20,000	)
Intercompany notes		16,500			—			(16,500	)		—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(77,610	)		—			—			—			(77,610	)
Intercompany transfers		107,659			(107,659	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(30,049	)		—			—			—			(30,049	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		2,673			—			—			—			2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,514	)		—			—			—			(1,514	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		2,210			1,092			1			—			3,303
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,869			(221,567	)		(16,499	)		—			(218,197	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		123			(257,130	)		(2,451	)		(8,693	)		(268,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,203	)		324,204			33,557			7,688			364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,080	)	$	67,074		$	31,106		$	(1,005	)	$	96,095

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 2) - Sep. 30, 2014 - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Total
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 16.01
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 79.67
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	2,629
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	5 years 3 months 18 days
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.46
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	1,884
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93
Range of Exercise Prices from $16.01 to $35.105
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	16.01
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 35.105
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	1,108
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	2 years 8 months 12 days
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 27.00
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	1,108
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 27.00
Range of Exercise Prices from $38.015 to $54.18
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	38.015
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 54.18
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	896
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	6 years 7 months 6 days
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 46.74
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	574
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.36
Range of Exercise Prices from $59.76 to $79.67
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	59.76
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 79.67
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	625
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	8 years
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 67.91
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	202
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 63.76

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) item	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)
FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Foreign currency remeasurement and transaction gains (losses)	$ (800)	$ 700	$ 300
RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	30,200	25,700
Restricted cash and cash equivalents from initial capitalization of captive company	2,000
Additional cash and cash equivalents restricted at the election of management for potential insurance claims	28,200
Prepaid expenses and other	28,244	23,691
Other assets	2,000	2,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Depreciation associated with abandonments	$ 23,000	9,100	16,400
Number of idle conventional rigs decommissioned | item	9
CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST
Capitalized interest	$ 7,700	8,800	12,900
DRILLING REVENUES
Reimbursements received	328,900	332,500	329,700
RENT REVENUES
Minimum rents	9,400	9,009	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	1,090	1,384	$ 1,485
Fiscal Year
2015	8,404
2016	6,839
2017	5,618
2018	4,077
2019	3,000
Thereafter	6,352
Total	34,290
Cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties
Real estate properties	64,812	63,542
Accumulated depreciation	(42,754)	(41,847)
Real estate properties, Net	$ 22,058	$ 21,695
Minimum
RENT REVENUES
Lease term	3 years
Maximum
RENT REVENUES
Lease term	10 years
Contract drilling equipment | Minimum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	4 years
Contract drilling equipment | Maximum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	15 years
Real estate buildings and equipment | Minimum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	10 years
Real estate buildings and equipment | Maximum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	45 years
Other assets | Minimum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Other assets | Maximum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	23 years

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 352,579	$ 347,752
Adjustment for loss from discontinued operations	14	19
Income from continuing operations	352,593	347,771
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	287,321	244,200
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	187	186
Provision for bad debt		(194)
Stock-based compensation	13,079	12,804
Other	32
Gain on sale of investment securities		(21,352)
Income from asset sales	(7,070)	(9,762)
Deferred income tax expense	134,185	13,751
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	81,508	(2,494)
Inventories	(18,028)	(10,963)
Prepaid expenses and other	(17,726)	21,629
Accounts payable	1,120	(25,337)
Accrued liabilities	(45,405)	(19,017)
Deferred income taxes	(30)	(1,109)
Other noncurrent liabilities	30,832	(10,083)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	812,598	540,030
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations	(14)	(19)
Net cash provided by operating activities	812,584	540,011
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(763,365)	(356,753)
Proceeds from sale of investments securities		23,338
Proceeds from asset sales	15,214	13,321
Net cash used in investing activities	(748,151)	(320,094)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(149,347)	(121,545)
Repurchase of common stock	(59,654)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs	492,791
Proceeds on short-term debt	1,002
Payments on short-term debt	(1,002)
Net increase in bank overdraft	12,560
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	(1,078)	19,701
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock	(4,248)	(3,049)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	2,761	22,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	293,785	(82,806)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	358,218	137,111
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	360,909	447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 719,127	$ 584,979

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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Summary of available-for-sale securities

			Gross		Gross		Estimated
			Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
	(in thousands)
Equity securities March 31, 2015	$	64,462	$	86,986	$	—	$	151,448
Equity securities September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

Summary of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015:

			Quoted Prices
	Total		in Active		Significant
	Measure		Markets for		Other		Significant
	at		Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	719,127	$	719,127	$	—	$	—
Equity securities	151,448		151,448		—		—
Other current assets	36,340		36,090		250		—
Other assets	2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	908,915	$	908,665	$	250	$	—

        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

Summary of supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt

	March 31,		September 30,
	2015		2014
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	572.1	$	79.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	597.2	$	84.3

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	79.0	$	193.7
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Schedule of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total	$	38,476

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$ 149,536	$ 168,705	$ 192,290	$ 174,589	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 250,978	$ 151,067	$ 159,611	$ 352,593	$ 347,771	$ 708,766	$ 721,453	$ 573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income	149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders	(948)			(1,035)						(2,212)	(2,027)	(4,145)	(3,842)	(2,246)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,588			173,554						350,381	345,744	704,621	717,611	571,363
From discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income (loss) attributable to parent, basic	148,589			173,535						350,367	345,725	704,574	732,797	578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders	3			8						9	17	30	46	31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,591			173,562						350,390	345,761	704,651	717,657	571,394
From discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income (loss) attributable to parent, diluted	$ 148,592			$ 173,543						$ 350,376	$ 345,742	$ 704,604	$ 732,843	$ 578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares	107,646			107,692						107,812	107,417	107,800	106,286	106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock (in shares)	724			1,389						808	1,528	1,341	1,593	1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares	108,370			109,081						108,620	108,945	109,141	107,879	108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.35	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 3.25	$ 3.22	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)													0.14	0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	1.38	1.55	1.77	1.61	1.61	1.49	2.49	1.41	1.50	3.25	3.22	6.54	6.89	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	1.37	1.53	1.75	1.59	1.59	1.47	2.32	1.39	1.48	3.23	3.17	6.46	6.65	5.27
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)													0.14	0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.37	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.46	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 3.23	$ 3.17	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Outstanding equity awards
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	667			215						667	256	215	743	446
Weighted-average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 72.85			$ 79.67						$ 72.85	$ 79.67	$ 79.67	$ 57.27	$ 59.68

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GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	$ 174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	$ 352,579	$ 347,752	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net	(1,203)			(3,552)						(43,447)	(6,513)	(19,006)	46,853	63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net				(12,884)							(12,884)	(27,737)	(92,543)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net	197			145						393	292	(2,661)	11,413	4,174
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,006)			(16,291)						(43,054)	(19,105)	(49,404)	(34,277)	67,899
Comprehensive income	148,531			158,279						309,525	328,647	659,315	702,362	648,944
Eliminations
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Guarantor/Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	149,537			174,570						352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net	82			81						164	163	(213)	2,663	1,154
Other comprehensive income (loss)	82			81						164	163	(213)	2,663	1,154
Comprehensive income	149,619			174,651						352,743	347,915	708,506	739,302	582,199
Issuer Subsidiary | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	159,282			176,211						354,914	351,582	712,268	743,435	581,706
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net	(1,203)			(3,552)						(43,447)	(6,513)	(19,006)	46,853	63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net				(12,884)							(12,884)	(27,737)	(92,543)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net	115			64						229	129	(2,448)	8,750	3,020
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,088)			(16,372)						(43,218)	(19,268)	(49,191)	(36,940)	66,745
Comprehensive income	158,194			159,839						311,696	332,314	663,077	706,495	648,451
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	1,185			499						7,020	8,593	7,557	35,030	10,005
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income	$ 1,185			$ 499						$ 7,020	$ 8,593	$ 7,557	$ 35,030	$ 10,005

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Shareholders' Equity (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
Gain on sale of investment securities				$ (21,352)							$ (21,352)	$ (45,234)	$ (162,121)
General and administrative	$ 34,902			34,431						$ 67,809	66,674	135,139	126,250	$ 107,307
Income tax provision	77,769			100,838						206,569	190,601	387,548	392,844	328,971
Net of tax	(149,537)	$ (168,688)	$ (192,279)	(174,570)	$ (173,182)	$ (159,797)	$ (266,159)	$ (151,080)	$ (159,603)	(352,579)	(347,752)	(708,719)	$ (736,639)	$ (581,045)
Reclassification out of AOCI
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
Net of tax	197			(12,739)						393	(12,592)	30,398
Reclassification out of AOCI | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
Gain on sale of investment securities				(21,352)							(21,352)	45,234
Income tax provision				8,468							8,468	(17,497)
Net of tax				(12,884)							(12,884)	27,737
Reclassification out of AOCI | Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
General and administrative	309			229						618	458	4,196
Income tax provision	(112)			(84)						(225)	(166)	(1,535)
Net of tax	$ 197			$ 145						$ 393	$ 292	$ 2,661

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2014 item	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) ft² item	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Purchase obligations
Number of new FlexRigs to build and operate (in rigs) | item		83
Purchase orders outstanding for drilling equipment		$ 412,900			$ 205,200
LEASES
Area of leased office space (in square feet) | ft²		204,000
Fiscal Year
2015		$ 7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total		38,476
Total rent expense		12,100	$ 9,900	$ 8,500
CONTINGENCIES
Gain contingencies recognized in consolidated financial statements		$ 0			$ 0
Proceeds from settlement of arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Venezuelan government, Petroleo or PDVSA related to seizure of property in Venezuela			$ 15,000	$ 7,500
Subsequent Event
Purchase obligations
Number of new FlexRigs to build and operate (in rigs) | item	6
Number of new FlexRigs under construction (in rigs) | item	41

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 2) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	$ 64,199	$ 64,199	$ 134,433	$ 218,004	$ 267,223
Rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance	41,078	83,126	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(1,203)	(43,447)	(19,006)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	197	393	(30,398)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,006)	(43,054)	(49,404)
Balance	40,072	40,072	83,126
Unrecognized appreciation on securities
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	86,986	86,986	157,838	237,214	304,396
Rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance	55,174	97,418	144,161
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(1,203)	(43,447)	(19,006)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(27,737)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,203)	(43,447)	(46,743)
Balance	53,971	53,971	97,418
Unrecognized actuarial loss
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	(22,787)	(22,787)	(23,405)	$ (19,210)	$ (37,173)
Rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance	(14,096)	(14,292)	(11,631)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	197	393	(2,661)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	197	393	(2,661)
Balance	$ (13,899)	$ (13,899)	$ (14,292)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Adjustment for (income) loss from discontinued operations	47	(15,186)	(7,436)
Income from continuing operations	708,766	721,453	573,609
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	523,549	455,623	387,549
Amortization of debt issuance costs	400	409	315
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt	(200)	3,875	205
Stock-based compensation	26,703	23,271	18,078
Pension settlement charges	1,376
Gain on sale of investment securities	(45,234)	(162,121)
Income from asset sales	(19,585)	(18,923)	(19,223)
Deferred income tax expense	27,124	29,557	196,931
Other	2	2,490
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(83,594)	(4,806)	(160,154)
Inventories	(17,375)	(12,289)	(22,170)
Prepaid expenses and other	(6,687)	5,321	(28,073)
Accounts payable	(21,082)	(52,076)	54,906
Accrued liabilities	35,845	24,259	195
Deferred income taxes	(784)	(1,673)	(180)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(10,650)	(17,371)	(1,592)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	1,118,574	996,999	1,000,396
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations	(47)	186	(64)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,118,527	997,185	1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(952,892)	(809,066)	(1,097,680)
Proceeds from asset sales	30,770	28,026	39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments	49,205	232,221
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(872,917)	(548,819)	(1,057,786)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations		15,000	7,500
Net cash used in investing activities	(872,917)	(533,819)	(1,050,286)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt	(115,000)	(40,000)	(115,000)
Proceeds from line of credit			20,000
Payments on line of credit			(20,000)
Repurchase of common stock			(77,610)
Dividends paid	(264,386)	(93,053)	(30,049)
Exercise of stock options	23,250	13,317	2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock	(3,049)	(1,677)	(1,514)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	26,616	9,820	3,303
Net cash used in financing activities	(332,569)	(111,593)	(218,197)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(86,959)	351,773	(268,151)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	447,868	96,095	364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 360,909	$ 447,868	$ 96,095

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Purchase orders outstanding for drilling equipment	$ 205.2	$ 412.9
Gain contingencies recognized in consolidated financial statements	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment information
Sales	$ 883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 1,939,637	$ 1,782,582	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	247,046			273,329						596,967	552,525	1,122,913	1,021,648	960,285
Depreciation	149,708			123,963						287,321	244,200	523,549	455,623	387,549
Total assets		6,713,792				6,259,859						6,713,792	6,259,859	5,711,794
Additions to Long-Lived Assets												1,047,176	791,741	1,082,678
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	247,046			273,329						596,967	552,525	1,122,913	1,021,648	960,285
Income from asset sales	2,915			4,098						7,070	9,762	19,585	18,923	19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(22,789)			(22,085)						(45,046)	(42,914)	(87,711)	(83,910)	(69,909)
Operating income from continuing operations	227,172	263,502	$ 271,912	255,342	$ 264,031	243,234	$ 239,960	$ 232,920	$ 240,547	558,991	519,373	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	2,549			490						2,834	943	1,583	1,653	1,380
Interest expense	(2,471)			(1,725)						(3,032)	(2,919)	(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Gain on sale of investment securities				21,352							21,352	45,234	162,121
Other	55			(32)						369	(377)	(636)	(9)	254
Total other income (expense)	133			20,085						171	18,999	41,527	157,636	(7,019)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	227,305			275,427						559,162	538,372	1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Other
Segment information
Sales	3,741			2,830						7,921	5,913	13,410	13,461	14,214
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	(3,217)			(2,244)						(5,116)	(5,249)	(9,068)	(8,602)	(8,824)
Depreciation												15,383	14,785	10,670
Total assets		726,776				881,436						726,776	881,436	663,496
Additions to Long-Lived Assets												27,117	9,872	29,301
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	(3,217)			(2,244)						(5,116)	(5,249)	(9,068)	(8,602)	(8,824)
Operating segment
Segment information
Sales	883,272			893,641						1,940,079	1,783,013	3,720,574	3,388,472	3,152,643
Operating segment | Other
Segment information
Sales	3,961			3,041						8,363	6,344	14,277	14,319	15,055
Inter-Segment
Segment information
Sales	(220)			(211)						(442)	(431)	(867)	(858)	(841)
Inter-Segment | Other
Segment information
Sales	220			211						442	431	867	858	841
Contract Drilling:
Segment information
Sales	879,311			890,600						1,931,716	1,776,669	3,706,297	3,374,153	3,137,588
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	250,263			275,573						602,083	557,774	1,131,981	1,030,250	969,109
Depreciation												508,166	440,838	376,879
Total assets		5,987,016				5,378,423						5,987,016	5,378,423	5,048,298
Additions to Long-Lived Assets												1,020,059	781,869	1,053,377
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	250,263			275,573						602,083	557,774	1,131,981	1,030,250	969,109
Contract Drilling: | U.S. Land
Segment information
Sales	718,463			741,791						1,608,510	1,473,465	3,099,954	2,785,449	2,678,475
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	224,866			245,062						542,988	496,014	1,025,745	932,591	906,968
Depreciation												455,934	391,072	332,723
Total assets		5,259,947				4,742,381						5,259,947	4,742,381	4,420,625
Additions to Long-Lived Assets												930,263	726,206	991,966
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	224,866			245,062						542,988	496,014	1,025,745	932,591	906,968
Contract Drilling: | Offshore
Segment information
Sales	62,626			63,276						132,099	122,330	250,811	221,863	189,086
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	19,069			19,343						40,553	37,841	69,819	53,064	41,775
Depreciation												12,300	13,766	13,455
Total assets		137,101				149,128						137,101	149,128	160,135
Additions to Long-Lived Assets												4,372	4,470	8,547
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	19,069			19,343						40,553	37,841	69,819	53,064	41,775
Contract Drilling: | International Land
Segment information
Sales	98,222			85,533						191,107	180,874	355,532	366,841	270,027
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	6,328			11,168						18,542	23,919	36,417	44,595	20,366
Depreciation												39,932	36,000	30,701
Total assets		$ 589,968				$ 486,914						589,968	486,914	467,538
Additions to Long-Lived Assets												85,424	51,193	52,864
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	6,328			11,168						18,542	23,919	36,417	44,595	20,366
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment
Segment information
Sales	879,311			890,600						1,931,716	1,776,669	3,706,297	3,374,153	3,137,588
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | U.S. Land
Segment information
Sales	718,463			741,791						1,608,510	1,473,465	3,099,954	2,785,449	2,678,475
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | Offshore
Segment information
Sales	62,626			63,276						132,099	122,330	250,811	221,863	189,086
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | International Land
Segment information
Sales	$ 98,222			$ 85,533						$ 191,107	$ 180,874	$ 355,532	$ 366,841	$ 270,027

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DEBT (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) item	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) letter	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt	$ 580,000	$ 80,000	$ 195,000
Less long-term debt due within one year	40,000	40,000	115,000
Long-term debt	540,000	40,000	80,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	7,885	863	1,263
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	793	365	400
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, noncurrent	$ 7,092	$ 498	863
Issued to support international operations
Debt
Number of letters of credit outstanding	2	2
Letters of credit outstanding/issued	$ 12,000	$ 12,000
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017
Debt
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		581	800
Borrowing amount	$ 300,000	$ 300,000
Commitment fee (as a percent)	0.15%	0.15%
Borrowing amount outstanding	$ 0	$ 0
Available borrowing capacity excluding letters of credit transaction	$ 251,800	$ 265,800
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | Maximum
Debt
Funded leverage ratio (as a percent)	50.00%	50.00%
Commitment fee (as a percent)	0.35%	0.35%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | Minimum
Debt
Interest coverage ratio	3.00	3.00
Commitment fee (as a percent)	0.15%	0.15%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt
LIBOR spread on borrowings (as a percent)	1.125%	1.125%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Debt
LIBOR spread on borrowings (as a percent)	1.75%	1.75%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Debt
LIBOR spread on borrowings (as a percent)	1.125%	1.125%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | Letter of credit
Debt
Available borrowing capacity to use for letters of credit	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Number of letters of credit outstanding	3	3
Letters of credit outstanding/issued	$ 48,200	$ 34,200
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt			75,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs			$ 27
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage			6.56%
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt	$ 80,000	$ 80,000
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage	6.10%	6.10%
Annual principal repayments	$ 40,000	$ 40,000
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009 | Maximum
Debt
Funded leverage ratio (as a percent)	55.00%	55.00%
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009 | Minimum
Debt
Interest coverage ratio	2.50	2.50
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt			$ 40,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs			$ 145
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage			6.10%
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt		$ 40,000	$ 40,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		$ 141	$ 145
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage		6.10%	6.10%
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt		$ 40,000	$ 40,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		$ 141	$ 146
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage		6.10%	6.10%

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

INCOME TAXES

Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	323,386		$	315,820		$	108,297
Foreign		15,841			14,551			13,201
State		21,197			32,916			10,542
		360,424			363,287			132,040
Deferred:
Federal		28,183			35,530			196,373
Foreign		(3,265	)		(1,409	)		(6,484	)
State		2,206			(4,564	)		7,042
		27,124			29,557			196,931
Total provision	$	387,548		$	392,844		$	328,971

Schedule of domestic and foreign income before income taxes

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	1,061,006	$	1,071,435	$	886,484
Foreign		35,308		42,862		16,096
	$	1,096,314	$	1,114,297	$	902,580

Schedule of components of net deferred tax liabilities

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	1,187,774	$	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities		83,787		117,567
Other		67		55
Total deferred tax liabilities		1,271,628		1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves		1,370		2,146
Self-insurance reserves		10,311		8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards		48,285		54,867
Financial accruals		52,289		48,963
Other		8,332		7,487
Total deferred tax assets		120,587		121,820
Valuation allowance		47,699		49,631
Net deferred tax assets		72,888		72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	1,198,740	$	1,206,567

Schedule of effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
U.S. Federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effect of foreign taxes		1.2			1.1			0.7
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.4			1.5			1.4
U.S. domestic production activities		(2.6	)		(2.1	)		(1.1	)
Other		0.4			(0.2	)		0.4
Effective income tax rate		35.4	%		35.3	%		36.4	%

Schedule of reconciliation of the change in the entity's gross unrecognized tax benefits

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,	$	8,129		$	8,438
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods		(4	)		(914	)
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods		4,293			1,896
Gross decreases—current period effect of tax positions		(836	)		(437	)
Gross increases—current period effect of tax positions		4			147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments		(533	)		(562	)
Settlements		(306	)		(439	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,	$	10,747		$	8,129

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DEBT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

DEBT

Components of unsecured long-term debt outstanding

							Unamortized Discount and
	Principal						Debt Issuance Costs
	March 31,			September 30,			March 31,			September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2015	$	40,000		$	40,000		$	112		$	141
Due July 21, 2016	40,000			40,000			113			141
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012	—			—			471			581
Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015:
Due March 19, 2025	500,000			—			7,189			—
	580,000			80,000			7,885			863
Less long-term debt due within one year	(40,000		)	(40,000		)	(793		)	(365		)
Long-term debt	$	540,000		$	40,000		$	7,092		$	498

	Principal				Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs
	September 30,
					September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000	$	—	$	27
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000		—		145
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		145
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		146
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012		—		—		581		800
	$	80,000	$	195,000		863		1,263
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000		365		400
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000	$	498	$	863

Schedule of aggregate maturities of long-term debt

        At September 30, 2014, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending September 30,
2015	$	40,000
2016		40,000
	$	80,000

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Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

DEBT

Components of unsecured long-term debt outstanding

							Unamortized Discount and
	Principal						Debt Issuance Costs
	March 31,			September 30,			March 31,			September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2015	$	40,000		$	40,000		$	112		$	141
Due July 21, 2016	40,000			40,000			113			141
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012	—			—			471			581
Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015:
Due March 19, 2025	500,000			—			7,189			—
	580,000			80,000			7,885			863
Less long-term debt due within one year	(40,000		)	(40,000		)	(793		)	(365		)
Long-term debt	$	540,000		$	40,000		$	7,092		$	498

	Principal				Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs
	September 30,
					September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000	$	—	$	27
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000		—		145
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		145
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		146
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012		—		—		581		800
	$	80,000	$	195,000		863		1,263
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000		365		400
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000	$	498	$	863

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	$ 108,157	$ 96,818	$ 86,718
Oil and Gas Properties
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	301	287	$ 299
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	107,856	96,531
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term investments
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	2,250	1,983
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Mutual funds:
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	88,507	80,397
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Domestic stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	55,054	44,129
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Bond funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	24,722	23,749
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | International stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	8,731	12,519
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Domestic common stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	15,733	12,998
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Foreign equity stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	1,366	1,153
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	301	287
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Oil and Gas Properties
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	301	287
Total Measure at Fair Value
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	108,157	96,818
Total Measure at Fair Value | Short-term investments
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	2,250	1,983
Total Measure at Fair Value | Mutual funds:
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	88,507	80,397
Total Measure at Fair Value | Domestic stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	55,054	44,129
Total Measure at Fair Value | Bond funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	24,722	23,749
Total Measure at Fair Value | International stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	8,731	12,519
Total Measure at Fair Value | Domestic common stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	15,733	12,998
Total Measure at Fair Value | Foreign equity stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	1,366	1,153
Total Measure at Fair Value | Oil and Gas Properties
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	$ 301	$ 287

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DEBT (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt
2015		$ 40,000
2016		40,000
Total long-term debt	$ 580,000	$ 80,000	$ 195,000

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive income

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at January 1, 2015	$	55,174		$	(14,096	)	$	41,078
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(1,203		)	—			(1,203		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			197			197
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,203		)	197			(1,006		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at October 1, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(43,447		)	—			(43,447		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			393			393
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(43,447		)	393			(43,054		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,						Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated
(Loss) Components	2015			2014			2015			2014			Statement of Income
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	—		$	(21,352	)	$	—		$	(21,352	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
	—			8,468			—			8,468			Income tax provision
	$	—		$	(12,884	)	$	—		$	(12,884	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	309		$	229		$	618		$	458		General and administrative
	(112		)	(84		)	(225		)	(166		)	Income tax provision
	$	197		$	145		$	393		$	292		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	197		$	(12,739	)	$	393		$	(12,592	)

        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	1,908	$	1,989	$	4,970	$	5,642
Restricted stock	4,189		3,805		8,109		7,162
	$	6,097	$	5,794	$	13,079	$	12,804

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

Summary of weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options granted

	2015		2014
Risk-free interest rate	1.7	%	1.6	%
Expected stock volatility	36.9	%	52.6	%
Dividend yield	3.9	%	3.1	%
Expected term (in years)	5.5		5.5

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

Summary of stock option activity

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
					Weighted-
			Weighted-		Average	Aggregate
			Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Shares		Exercise		Contractual Term	Value
Options	(in thousands)		Price		(in years)	(in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2015	2,931		$	47.96
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(20	)	51.38
Forfeited/Expired	(2	)	76.68
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91	5.6	$	61.8
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2015	2,902		$	47.86	5.6	$	61.8
Exercisable at March 31, 2015	2,147		$	41.22	4.6	$	58.7

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Exercise
Options	(in thousands)		Price
Outstanding at October 1, 2014	2,629		$	43.46
Granted	420		68.83
Exercised	(124	)	21.56
Forfeited/Expired	(16	)	68.59
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91

        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

Summary of information about outstanding and exercisable stock options

        The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2014 (shares in thousands):

	Outstanding Stock Options						Exercisable Stock Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Options		Weighted-Average Remaining Life		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$16.01 to $35.105		1,108		2.7	$	27.00		1,108	$	27.00
$38.015 to $54.18		896		6.6	$	46.74		574	$	43.36
$59.76 to $79.67		625		8.0	$	67.91		202	$	63.76
$16.01 to $79.67		2,629		5.3	$	43.46		1,884	$	35.93

Summary of restricted stock awards and changes in restricted stock outstanding

	Six Months Ended
	March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Grant-Date
Restricted Stock Awards	(in thousands)		Fair Value
Unvested at October 1, 2014	634		$	64.03
Granted	275		68.83
Vested (1)	(214	)	54.18
Forfeited	(8	)	66.51
Unvested at March 31, 2015	687		$	66.93

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, excess tax benefits	$ 3.6

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	149,536		$	174,589		$	352,593		$	347,771
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
Net income	149,537			174,570			352,579			347,752
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders	(948		)	(1,035		)	(2,212		)	(2,027		)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,588			173,554			350,381			345,744
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	148,589			173,535			350,367			345,725
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders	3			8			9			17
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,591			173,562			350,390			345,761
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	$	148,592		$	173,543		$	350,376		$	345,742
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share — weighted-average shares	107,646			107,692			107,812			107,417
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock	724			1,389			808			1,528
Denominator for diluted earnings per share — adjusted weighted-average shares	108,370			109,081			108,620			108,945
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

Shares attributable to outstanding equity awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	667		215		667		256
Weighted-average price per share	$	72.85	$	79.67	$	72.85	$	79.67

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

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Cash Dividends

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Cash Dividends

Cash Dividends

6.Cash Dividends

The $0.6875 per share cash dividend declared December 2, 2014, was paid March 2, 2015.  On March 4, 2015, a cash dividend of $0.6875 per share was declared for shareholders of record on May 15, 2015, payable June 1, 2015. The dividend payable is included in accounts payable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

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Debt (Details) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 19, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) item	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) letter	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt		$ 580,000	$ 80,000	$ 195,000
Less long-term debt due within one year		(40,000)	(40,000)	(115,000)
Long-term debt		540,000	40,000	80,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		7,885	863	1,263
Less unamortized debt issuance costs		(793)	(365)	(400)
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, noncurrent		7,092	$ 498	863
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount		$ 492,791
Issued to support international operations
Debt
Number of letters of credit outstanding		2	2
Letters of credit outstanding/issued		$ 12,000	$ 12,000
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012
Debt
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		471	581
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017
Debt
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs			581	$ 800
Borrowing amount		$ 300,000	$ 300,000
Commitment fee (as a percent)		0.15%	0.15%
Borrowing amount outstanding		$ 0	$ 0
Available borrowing capacity excluding letters of credit transaction		$ 251,800	$ 265,800
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | Maximum
Debt
Funded leverage ratio (as a percent)		50.00%	50.00%
Commitment fee (as a percent)		0.35%	0.35%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | Minimum
Debt
Interest coverage ratio		3.00	3.00
Commitment fee (as a percent)		0.15%	0.15%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt
LIBOR spread on borrowings (as a percent)		1.125%	1.125%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Debt
LIBOR spread on borrowings (as a percent)		1.75%	1.75%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Debt
LIBOR spread on borrowings (as a percent)		1.125%	1.125%
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | Letter of credit
Debt
Available borrowing capacity to use for letters of credit		$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Number of letters of credit outstanding		3	3
Letters of credit outstanding/issued		$ 48,200	$ 34,200
Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 | Letter of credit supporting an overdraft facility
Debt
Number of letters of credit outstanding with overdraft facility | item		1
Letters of credit outstanding/issued		$ 21,000
Annual interest rate on line of credit overdraft facility		30.00%
Unsecured Line of Credit in international location
Debt
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage		7.00%
Available borrowing capacity to use for letters of credit		$ 9,500
Borrowing amount outstanding		0
Unsecured Line of Credit in international location | Working capital
Debt
Available borrowing capacity to use for letters of credit		7,000
Unsecured Line of Credit in international location | Bank guarantees
Debt
Available borrowing capacity to use for letters of credit		2,500
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt		$ 80,000	$ 80,000
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage		6.10%	6.10%
Annual principal repayments		$ 40,000	$ 40,000
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009 | Maximum
Debt
Funded leverage ratio (as a percent)		55.00%	55.00%
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009 | Minimum
Debt
Interest coverage ratio		2.50	2.50
Due July 21, 2015
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt		$ 40,000	$ 40,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		112	141
Due July 21, 2016
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt		40,000	40,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		113	$ 141
Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015
Debt
Unsecured long-term debt		500,000
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		$ 7,189
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage	4.65%
Debt issued	$ 500,000
Term of debt	10 years
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount	$ 492,800

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GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	774,896		$	108,180		$	(24	)	$	883,052
Operating costs and other		16,773			536,028			104,113			(1,034	)		655,880
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(16,773	)		238,868			4,067			1,010			227,172
Other income, net		2			3,738			(126	)		(1,010	)		2,604
Interest expense		(12	)		(121	)		(2,338	)		—			(2,471	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		160,109			358			—			(160,467	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		143,326			242,843			1,603			(160,467	)		227,305
Income tax provision		(6,211	)		83,561			419			—			77,769
Income from continuing operations		149,537			159,282			1,184			(160,467	)		149,536
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(76	)		—			(76	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			1			—			1
Net income	$	149,537		$	159,282		$	1,185		$	(160,467	)	$	149,537

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	797,968		$	95,501		$	(39	)	$	893,430
Operating costs and other		4,105			548,917			86,191			(1,125	)		638,088
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(4,105	)		249,051			9,310			1,086			255,342
Other income, net		18			22,256			622			(1,086	)		21,810
Interest expense		19			(1,065	)		(679	)		—			(1,725	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		177,037			(327	)		—			(176,710	)		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		172,969			269,915			9,253			(176,710	)		275,427
Income tax provision		(1,601	)		93,704			8,735			—			100,838
Income from continuing operations		174,570			176,211			518			(176,710	)		174,589
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	174,570		$	176,211		$	499		$	(176,710	)	$	174,570

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,727,005		$	212,672		$	(40	)	$	1,939,637
Operating costs and other		6,080			1,177,122			199,510			(2,066	)		1,380,646
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(6,080	)		549,883			13,162			2,026			558,991
Other income, net		3			4,659			567			(2,026	)		3,203
Interest expense		(19	)		(103	)		(2,910	)		—			(3,032	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		356,493			5,441			—			(361,934	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		350,397			559,880			10,819			(361,934	)		559,162
Income tax provision		(2,182	)		204,966			3,785			—			206,569
Income from continuing operations		352,579			354,914			7,034			(361,934	)		352,593
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(91	)		—			(91	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(14	)		—			(14	)
Net income	$	352,579		$	354,914		$	7,020		$	(361,934	)	$	352,579

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,583,591		$	199,062		$	(71	)	$	1,782,582
Operating costs and other		8,193			1,078,277			178,981			(2,242	)		1,263,209
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(8,193	)		505,314			20,081			2,171			519,373
Other income, net		17			22,916			1,156			(2,171	)		21,918
Interest expense		15			(1,939	)		(995	)		—			(2,919	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		352,836			7,339			—			(360,175	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		344,675			533,630			20,242			(360,175	)		538,372
Income tax provision		(3,077	)		182,048			11,630			—			190,601
Income from continuing operations		347,752			351,582			8,612			(360,175	)		347,771
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	347,752		$	351,582		$	8,593		$	(360,175	)	$	347,752

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	3,325,039		$	394,820		$	(152	)	$	3,719,707
Operating costs and other		10,763			2,291,775			366,682			(4,300	)		2,664,920
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(10,763	)		1,033,264			28,138			4,148			1,054,787
Other income, net		57			48,108			2,164			(4,148	)		46,181
Interest expense		(42	)		(3,049	)		(1,563	)		—			(4,654	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		715,157			4,668			—			(719,825	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		704,409			1,082,991			28,739			(719,825	)		1,096,314
Income tax provision		(4,310	)		370,723			21,135			—			387,548
Income from continuing operations		708,719			712,268			7,604			(719,825	)		708,766
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,758			—			2,758
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(47	)		—			(47	)
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557		$	(719,825	)	$	708,719

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,998,299		$	389,382		$	(67	)	$	3,387,614
Operating costs and other		12,775			2,063,737			355,751			(1,310	)		2,430,953
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(12,775	)		934,562			33,631			1,243			956,661
Other income, net		20			164,170			863			(1,288	)		163,765
Interest expense		(83	)		(4,776	)		(1,315	)		45			(6,129	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		745,105			33,360			—			(778,465	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		732,267			1,127,316			33,179			(778,465	)		1,114,297
Income tax provision		(4,372	)		383,881			13,335			—			392,844
Income from continuing operations		736,639			743,435			19,844			(778,465	)		721,453
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			14,701			—			14,701
Income tax provision		—			—			(485	)		—			(485	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			15,186			—			15,186
Net income	$	736,639		$	743,435		$	35,030		$	(778,465	)	$	736,639

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,850,355		$	301,514		$	(67	)	$	3,151,802
Operating costs and other		5,271			1,950,620			289,223			(2,911	)		2,242,203
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(5,271	)		899,735			12,291			2,844			909,599
Other income, net		144			2,191			2,145			(2,846	)		1,634
Interest expense		(143	)		(6,275	)		(2,237	)		2			(8,653	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		584,252			7,459			—			(591,711	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		578,982			903,110			12,199			(591,711	)		902,580
Income tax provision		(2,063	)		321,404			9,630			—			328,971
Income from continuing operations		581,045			581,706			2,569			(591,711	)		573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			7,355			—			7,355
Income tax provision		—			—			(81	)		—			(81	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			7,436			—			7,436
Net income	$	581,045		$	581,706		$	10,005		$	(591,711	)	$	581,045

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	149,537	$	159,282		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	149,537
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(1,203	)		—		—			(1,203	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		82		115			—		—			197
Other comprehensive income (loss)		82		(1,088	)		—		—			(1,006	)
Comprehensive income	$	149,619	$	158,194		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	148,531

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	174,570	$	176,211		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	174,570
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(3,552	)		—		—			(3,552	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		81		64			—		—			145
Other comprehensive income (loss)		81		(16,372	)		—		—			(16,291	)
Comprehensive income	$	174,651	$	159,839		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	158,279

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	352,579	$	354,914		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	352,579
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(43,447	)		—		—			(43,447	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		164		229			—		—			393
Other comprehensive income (loss)		164		(43,218	)		—		—			(43,054	)
Comprehensive income	$	352,743	$	311,696		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	309,525

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	347,752	$	351,582		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	347,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(6,513	)		—		—			(6,513	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		163		129			—		—			292
Other comprehensive income (loss)		163		(19,268	)		—		—			(19,105	)
Comprehensive income	$	347,915	$	332,314		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	328,647

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	708,719
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—			(19,006	)		—		—			(19,006	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—			(27,737	)		—		—			(27,737	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		(213	)		(2,448	)		—		—			(2,661	)
Other comprehensive loss		(213	)		(49,191	)		—		—			(49,404	)
Comprehensive income	$	708,506		$	663,077		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	659,315

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	736,639	$	743,435		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	736,639
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		46,853			—		—			46,853
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(92,543	)		—		—			(92,543	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		2,663		8,750			—		—			11,413
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,663		(36,940	)		—		—			(34,277	)
Comprehensive income	$	739,302	$	706,495		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	702,362

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	581,045	$	581,706	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	581,045
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		63,725		—		—			63,725
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		1,154		3,020		—		—			4,174
Other comprehensive income		1,154		66,745		—		—			67,899
Comprehensive income	$	582,199	$	648,451	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	648,944

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343	$	21,161	$	4,572		$	719,127
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(9	)		495,480		141,757		(13,522	)		623,706
Inventories		—			84,323		39,946		—			124,269
Deferred income taxes		3,394			17,209		—		(5,954	)		14,649
Prepaid expenses and other		14,104			1,505		86,599		(23,076	)		79,132
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,486		—			7,486
Total current assets		15,540			1,293,860		296,949		(37,980	)		1,568,369
Investments		13,200			151,448		—		—			164,648
Property, plant and equipment, net		48,233			5,006,311		518,274		—			5,572,818
Intercompany		14,927			1,177,045		202,051		(1,394,023	)		—
Other assets		8,042			1,425		35,872		(7,024	)		38,315
Investment in subsidiaries		5,592,313			236,307		—		(5,828,620	)		—
Total assets	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,907		$	59,769	$	31,703	$	(6	)	$	172,373
Accrued liabilities		15,481			132,482		59,765		(31,472	)		176,256
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,207		—		—			39,207
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,309		—			3,309
Total current liabilities		96,388			231,458		94,777		(31,478	)		391,145
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			532,908		—		—			532,908
Deferred income taxes		—			1,265,090		65,743		(10,469	)		1,320,364
Intercompany		576,457			240,490		580,133		(1,397,080	)		—
Other		17,034			20,866		55,280		—			93,180
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		4,177		—			4,177
Total noncurrent liabilities		593,491			2,059,354		705,333		(1,407,549	)		1,950,629
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,085			100		—		(100	)		11,085
Preferred stock		—			—		—		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		402,442			44,805		343		(45,148	)		402,442
Retained earnings		4,729,390			5,486,203		252,693		(5,738,896	)		4,729,390
Accumulated other comprehensive income		40,072			44,476		—		(44,476	)		40,072
Treasury stock, at cost		(180,613	)		—		—		—			(180,613	)
Total shareholders' equity		5,002,376			5,575,584		253,036		(5,828,620	)		5,002,376
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(202	)	$	412,596	$	33,918	$	1,556		$	447,868
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(41	)		518,362		111,847		(8,748	)		621,420
Inventories		—			55,892		32,251		723			88,866
Deferred income taxes		4,731			16,403		1,660		(6,380	)		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other		10,723			24,789		42,848		1,178			79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		3,705		—			3,705
Total current assets		15,211			1,028,042		226,229		(11,671	)		1,257,811
Investments		10,506			305,648		—		—			316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net		33,540			4,289,267		353,296		—			4,676,103
Intercompany		13,345			465,024		184,392		(662,761	)		—
Other assets		5,315			1,227		12,053		(5,099	)		13,496
Investment in subsidiaries		4,584,267			230,633		—		(4,814,900	)		—
Total assets	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	60,138		$	58,150	$	28,711	$	(2,620	)	$	144,379
Accrued liabilities		28,816			123,009		40,392		(2,533	)		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year		—			114,600		—		—			114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,210		—			3,210
Total current liabilities		88,954			295,759		72,313		(5,153	)		451,873
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			79,137		—		—			79,137
Deferred income taxes		—			1,207,440		27,020		(11,479	)		1,222,981
Intercompany		114,534			144,902		403,463		(662,899	)		—
Other		14,969			20,598		29,784		—			65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		495		—			495
Total noncurrent liabilities		129,503			1,452,077		460,762		(674,378	)		1,367,964
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		10,874			100		—		(100	)		10,874
Additional paid-in capital		288,758			16,000		104		(16,104	)		288,758
Retained earnings		4,102,663			4,419,021		242,791		(4,661,812	)		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income		132,530			136,884		—		(136,884	)		132,530
Treasury stock, at cost		(91,098	)		—		—		—			(91,098	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,443,727			4,572,005		242,895		(4,814,900	)		4,443,727
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564

Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	64,995		$	730,744		$	8,645		$	8,200		$	812,584
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,571	)		(713,797	)		(37,997	)		—			(763,365	)
Intercompany transfers		11,571			(11,571	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		1			14,215			998			—			15,214
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(711,153	)		(36,999	)		—			(748,151	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(149,347	)		—			—			—			(149,347	)
Intercompany transfers		149,347			(149,347	)		—			—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(59,654	)		—			—			—			(59,654	)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount		—			492,791			—			—			492,791
Proceeds on short-term debt		—			—			1,002			—			1,002
Payments on short-term debt		—			—			(1,002	)		—			(1,002	)
Net increase in bank overdraft		—			—			12,560			—			12,560
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		(1,078	)		—			—			—			(1,078	)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(4,248	)		—			—			—			(4,248	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		85			2,653			23			—			2,761
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(64,895	)		346,097			12,583			—			293,785
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		101			365,688			(15,771	)		8,200			358,218
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(2,050	)		329,655			36,932			(3,628	)		360,909
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343		$	21,161		$	4,572		$	719,127

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(15,196	)	$	519,159		$	36,319		$	(271	)	$	540,011
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,391	)		(303,454	)		(41,908	)		—			(356,753	)
Intercompany transfers		11,391			(11,391	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from sale of investment securities		—			23,338			—			—			23,338
Proceeds from asset sales		1			11,002			2,318			—			13,321
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(280,505	)		(39,590	)		—			(320,094	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(121,545	)		—			—			—			(121,545	)
Intercompany transfers		121,545			(121,545	)		—			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		19,701			—			—			—			19,701
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(1,612	)		23,496			203			—			22,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		15,040			(98,049	)		203			—			(82,806	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(155	)		140,605			(3,068	)		(271	)		137,111
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(357	)	$	553,201		$	30,850		$	1,285		$	584,979

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(21,094	)	$	1,050,609		$	94,196		$	(5,184	)	$	1,118,527
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(17,786	)		(840,341	)		(94,765	)		—			(952,892	)
Intercompany transfers		17,786			(17,786	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		2			27,401			3,367			—			30,770
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			49,205			—			—			49,205
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2			(781,521	)		(91,398	)		—			(872,917	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Intercompany transfers		264,386			(264,386	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(264,386	)		—			—			—			(264,386	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		23,250			—			—			—			23,250
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(957	)		27,357			216			—			26,616
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,244			(352,029	)		216			—			(332,569	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,848	)		(82,941	)		3,014			(5,184	)		(86,959	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655		$	36,932		$	(3,628	)	$	360,909

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,066		$	973,850		$	17,708		$	2,561		$	997,185
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(6,828	)		(752,642	)		(49,596	)		—			(809,066	)
Intercompany transfers		6,828			(6,828	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		3,235			21,694			3,097			—			28,026
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			232,221			—			—			232,221
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(46,499	)		—			(548,819	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			15,000			—			15,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(31,499	)					(533,819	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(40,000	)		—			—			(40,000	)
Intercompany transfers		93,053			(93,053	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(93,053	)		—			—			—			(93,053	)
Intercompany notes		(16,500	)		—			16,500			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		13,317			—			—			—			13,317
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,677	)		—			—			—			(1,677	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(563	)		10,280			103			—			9,820
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,423	)		(122,773	)		16,603			—			(111,593	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		878			345,522			2,812			2,561			351,773
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,080	)		67,074			31,106			(1,005	)		96,095
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(202	)	$	412,596		$	33,918		$	1,556		$	447,868

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(19,746	)	$	969,867		$	58,904		$	(8,693	)	$	1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(27,729	)		(1,016,155	)		(53,796	)		—			(1,097,680	)
Intercompany transfers		27,729			(27,729	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		—			38,454			1,440			—			39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			—			—			—			—
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(52,356	)		—			(1,057,786	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			7,500			—			7,500
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(44,856	)					(1,050,286	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Proceeds from line of credit		—			20,000			—			—			20,000
Payments on line of credit		—			(20,000	)		—			—			(20,000	)
Intercompany notes		16,500			—			(16,500	)		—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(77,610	)		—			—			—			(77,610	)
Intercompany transfers		107,659			(107,659	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(30,049	)		—			—			—			(30,049	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		2,673			—			—			—			2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,514	)		—			—			—			(1,514	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		2,210			1,092			1			—			3,303
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,869			(221,567	)		(16,499	)		—			(218,197	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		123			(257,130	)		(2,451	)		(8,693	)		(268,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,203	)		324,204			33,557			7,688			364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,080	)	$	67,074		$	31,106		$	(1,005	)	$	96,095

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($) Partnership	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)
Limited Liability Partnerships
Number of limited partnerships that entity sold shares of the partnership | Partnership				3
Investments in limited partnerships, at carried cost				$ 9,400
Realized gain on sale of investment securities				8,800
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan
Assets held in Non-qualified Supplement Savings Plan, at Fair Value		$ 13,200	$ 14,300	10,500
Equity securities
Available-for-sale securities
Cost		64,462	64,462	68,434
Gross unrealized gains		86,986	157,838	237,214
Estimated fair value		151,448	222,300	305,648
Equity available-for-sale securities sold, fair value	$ 23,300	$ 0	49,200	214,100	$ 0
Total gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 21,400		$ 45,200	$ 153,400

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2015	Dec. 02, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating revenues:
Drilling - U.S. Land			$ 718,463			$ 741,791						$ 1,608,510	$ 1,473,465	$ 3,099,954	$ 2,785,449	$ 2,678,475
Drilling - Offshore			62,626			63,276						132,099	122,330	250,811	221,863	189,086
Drilling - International Land			98,222			85,533						191,107	180,874	355,532	366,841	270,027
Other			3,741			2,830						7,921	5,913	13,410	13,461	14,214
Total operating revenues			883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	1,939,637	1,782,582	3,719,707	3,387,614	3,151,802
Operating costs and other:
Operating costs, excluding depreciation			469,328			480,167						1,023,571	954,215	2,009,912	1,852,768	1,750,510
Depreciation			149,708			123,963						287,321	244,200	523,549	455,623	387,549
General and administrative			34,902			34,431						67,809	66,674	135,139	126,250	107,307
Research and development			4,857			3,625						9,015	7,882	15,905	15,235	16,060
Income from asset sales			(2,915)			(4,098)						(7,070)	(9,762)	(19,585)	(18,923)	(19,223)
Total operating costs and expenses			655,880			638,088						1,380,646	1,263,209	2,664,920	2,430,953	2,242,203
Operating income from continuing operations			227,172	263,502	271,912	255,342	264,031	243,234	239,960	232,920	240,547	558,991	519,373	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income			2,549			490						2,834	943	1,583	1,653	1,380
Interest expense			(2,471)			(1,725)						(3,032)	(2,919)	(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Gain on sale of investment securities						21,352							21,352	45,234	162,121
Other			55			(32)						369	(377)	(636)	(9)	254
Total other income (expense)			133			20,085						171	18,999	41,527	157,636	(7,019)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			227,305			275,427						559,162	538,372	1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Income tax provision			77,769			100,838						206,569	190,601	387,548	392,844	328,971
Income from continuing operations			149,536	168,705	192,290	174,589	173,182	159,797	250,978	151,067	159,611	352,593	347,771	708,766	721,453	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes			(76)			2,786						(91)	2,786	2,758	14,701	7,355
Income tax provision			(77)			2,805						(77)	2,805	2,805	(485)	(81)
Loss from discontinued operations			1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income			$ 149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	$ 174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	$ 352,579	$ 347,752	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)			$ 1.38	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.35	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 3.25	$ 3.22	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Net income (in dollars per share)			1.38	1.55	1.77	1.61	1.61	1.49	2.49	1.41	1.50	3.25	3.22	6.54	6.89	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)			1.37	1.53	1.75	1.59	1.59	1.47	2.32	1.39	1.48	3.23	3.17	6.46	6.65	5.27
Net income (in dollars per share)			$ 1.37	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.46	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 3.23	$ 3.17	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic (in shares)			107,646			107,692						107,812	107,417	107,800	106,286	106,819
Diluted (in shares)			108,370			109,081						108,620	108,945	109,141	107,879	108,377
Dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.6875	$ 0.6875	$ 0.6875			$ 0.6250						$ 1.375	$ 1.2500	$ 2.625	$ 1.3	$ 0.28

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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating revenues
Drilling - U.S. Land	$ 718,463			$ 741,791						$ 1,608,510	$ 1,473,465	$ 3,099,954	$ 2,785,449	$ 2,678,475
Drilling - Offshore	62,626			63,276						132,099	122,330	250,811	221,863	189,086
Drilling - International Land	98,222			85,533						191,107	180,874	355,532	366,841	270,027
Other	3,741			2,830						7,921	5,913	13,410	13,461	14,214
Total operating revenues	883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	1,939,637	1,782,582	3,719,707	3,387,614	3,151,802
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs, excluding depreciation	469,328			480,167						1,023,571	954,215	2,009,912	1,852,768	1,750,510
Depreciation	149,708			123,963						287,321	244,200	523,549	455,623	387,549
Research and development	4,857			3,625						9,015	7,882	15,905	15,235	16,060
General and administrative	34,902			34,431						67,809	66,674	135,139	126,250	107,307
Income from asset sales	(2,915)			(4,098)						(7,070)	(9,762)	(19,585)	(18,923)	(19,223)
Total operating costs and expenses	655,880			638,088						1,380,646	1,263,209	2,664,920	2,430,953	2,242,203
Operating income from continuing operations	227,172	263,502	271,912	255,342	264,031	243,234	239,960	232,920	240,547	558,991	519,373	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	2,549			490						2,834	943	1,583	1,653	1,380
Interest expense	(2,471)			(1,725)						(3,032)	(2,919)	(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Gain on sale of investment securities				21,352							21,352	45,234	162,121
Other	55			(32)						369	(377)	(636)	(9)	254
Total other income (expense)	133			20,085						171	18,999	41,527	157,636	(7,019)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	227,305			275,427						559,162	538,372	1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Income tax provision	77,769			100,838						206,569	190,601	387,548	392,844	328,971
Income from continuing operations	149,536	168,705	192,290	174,589	173,182	159,797	250,978	151,067	159,611	352,593	347,771	708,766	721,453	573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	(76)			2,786						(91)	2,786	2,758	14,701	7,355
Income tax provision	(77)			2,805						(77)	2,805	2,805	(485)	(81)
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income	$ 149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	$ 174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	$ 352,579	$ 347,752	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.35	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 3.25	$ 3.22	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)													0.14	0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	1.38	1.55	1.77	1.61	1.61	1.49	2.49	1.41	1.50	3.25	3.22	6.54	6.89	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	1.37	1.53	1.75	1.59	1.59	1.47	2.32	1.39	1.48	3.23	3.17	6.46	6.65	5.27
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)													0.14	0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.37	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.46	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 3.23	$ 3.17	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic (in shares)	107,646			107,692						107,812	107,417	107,800	106,286	106,819
Diluted (in shares)	108,370			109,081						108,620	108,945	109,141	107,879	108,377

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INCOME TAXES (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Current:
Federal					$ 323,386	$ 315,820	$ 108,297
Foreign					15,841	14,551	13,201
State					21,197	32,916	10,542
Total current					360,424	363,287	132,040
Deferred:
Federal					28,183	35,530	196,373
Foreign					(3,265)	(1,409)	(6,484)
State					2,206	(4,564)	7,042
Total deferred			$ 134,185	$ 13,751	27,124	29,557	196,931
Total provision	$ 77,769	$ 100,838	206,569	190,601	387,548	392,844	328,971
Amounts of domestic and foreign income before income taxes
Domestic					1,061,006	1,071,435	886,484
Foreign					35,308	42,862	16,096
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 227,305	$ 275,427	$ 559,162	$ 538,372	1,096,314	1,114,297	$ 902,580
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment					1,187,774	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities					83,787	117,567
Other					67	55
Total deferred tax liabilities					1,271,628	1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves					1,370	2,146
Self-insurance reserves					10,311	8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards					48,285	54,867
Financial accruals					52,289	48,963
Other					8,332	7,487
Total deferred tax assets					120,587	121,820
Valuation allowance					47,699	49,631
Net deferred tax assets					72,888	72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities					1,198,740	$ 1,206,567
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Amount of foreign tax credit carryforwards for income tax purposes					49,900
Deferred tax asset prior to consideration of valuation allowance					$ 39,200
Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate
U.S. Federal income tax rate (as a percent)			35.00%		35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effect of foreign taxes (as a percent)					1.20%	1.10%	0.70%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (as a percent)					1.40%	1.50%	1.40%
U.S. domestic production activities (as a percent)					(2.60%)	(2.10%)	(1.10%)
Other					0.40%	(0.20%)	0.40%
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	34.20%	36.60%	36.90%	35.40%	35.40%	35.30%	36.40%
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits					$ 6,400	$ 5,200
Reconciliation of the change in gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the period			$ 10,747	$ 8,129	8,129	8,438
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior periods					(4)	(914)
Gross increases - tax positions in prior periods					4,293	1,896
Gross decreases - current period effect of tax positions					(836)	(437)
Gross increases - current period effect of tax positions					4	147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments					(533)	(562)
Settlements					(306)	(439)
Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the period					10,747	8,129	$ 8,438
Unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations					2,900	$ 100
Uncertain tax positions
Reasonably possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions, low range	$ 8,400		8,400		8,600
Reasonably possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions, high range	$ 11,000		$ 11,000		11,200
Uncertain tax positions related to discontinued operations					$ 3,500
IRS Issued Regulations
Period of tax impact					4 years
Amount of the expected net tax provision related to IRS issued regulations					$ 0
State and Local jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Amount of net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes					7,400
Net operating loss carryforward, valuation allowance					500
Foreign jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Amount of net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes					24,600
Net operating loss carryforward, valuation allowance					7,900
Foreign tax carryforwards which more likely than not will not be utilized					$ 39,200

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	149,536		$	174,589		$	352,593		$	347,771
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
Net income	149,537			174,570			352,579			347,752
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders	(948		)	(1,035		)	(2,212		)	(2,027		)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,588			173,554			350,381			345,744
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	148,589			173,535			350,367			345,725
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders	3			8			9			17
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,591			173,562			350,390			345,761
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	$	148,592		$	173,543		$	350,376		$	345,742
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share — weighted-average shares	107,646			107,692			107,812			107,417
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock	724			1,389			808			1,528
Denominator for diluted earnings per share — adjusted weighted-average shares	108,370			109,081			108,620			108,945
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

Shares attributable to outstanding equity awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	667		215		667		256
Weighted-average price per share	$	72.85	$	79.67	$	72.85	$	79.67

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Common-stock based award plan
Number of prior equity plans | plan				1		1
Compensation expense (in dollars) | $	$ 6,097		$ 5,794	$ 13,079	$ 12,804	$ 26,703	$ 23,271	$ 18,078
Stock options
Common-stock based award plan
The period from the grant date after which options expire				10 years		10 years
Compensation expense (in dollars) | $	$ 1,908		1,989	$ 4,970	$ 5,642	$ 11,268	$ 11,512	$ 9,791
Weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)				1.70%	1.60%	1.60%	0.70%	1.00%
Expected stock volatility (as a percent)				36.90%	52.60%	52.60%	53.90%	53.30%
Dividend yield (as a percent)				3.90%	3.10%	3.10%	1.10%	0.40%
Expected term				5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months
Options
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) | shares	2,931,000	2,629,000		2,629,000	3,991,000	3,991,000	4,690,000	4,589,000
Granted (in shares) | shares				419,585		261,438	365,000	456,000
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(20,000)			(124,000)		(1,613,000)	(1,057,000)	(314,000)
Forfeited/Expired (in shares) | shares	(2,000)			(16,000)		(10,000)	(7,000)	(41,000)
Option outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) | shares	2,909,000	2,931,000		2,909,000		2,629,000	3,991,000	4,690,000
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares) | shares	2,902,000			2,902,000		2,623,688
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) | shares	2,147,000			2,147,000		1,884,000	3,063,000	3,575,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 47.96	$ 43.46		$ 43.46	$ 34.12	$ 34.12	$ 29.56	$ 25.84
Granted (in dollars per share)				68.83		79.67	54.18	59.68
Exercised (in dollars per share)	51.38			21.56		26.08	20.68	17.24
Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)	76.68			68.59		68.82	52.32	42.21
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	47.91	47.96		47.91		43.46	34.12	29.56
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	47.86			47.86		43.43
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 41.22			$ 41.22		$ 35.93	28.48	24.66
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at the end of the period	5 years 7 months 6 days
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period	5 years 7 months 6 days
Exercisable at the end of the period	4 years 7 months 6 days					4 years 2 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars) | $	$ 61,800			$ 61,800
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars) | $	61,800			61,800		$ 142,800
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars) | $	58,700			58,700		$ 116,700
Weighted-average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)		$ 16.39				$ 29.44	$ 23.80	$ 27.75
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars) | $	300			7,200		$ 100,900	$ 40,400	$ 12,000
Unrecognized compensation cost (in dollars) | $	9,200			$ 9,200		$ 7,600
Weighted-average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized				2 years 9 months 18 days		2 years 3 months 18 days
Stock options | Minimum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period						1 year
Stock options | Maximum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period						4 years
Restricted stock
Common-stock based award plan
Compensation expense (in dollars) | $	4,189		$ 3,805	$ 8,109	$ 7,162	$ 15,435	$ 11,759	$ 8,287
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Unrecognized compensation cost (in dollars) | $	$ 29,900			$ 29,900		$ 20,000
Weighted-average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized				2 years 8 months 12 days		2 years 3 months 18 days
Restricted stock awards activity, shares
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares) | shares		634,000		634,000	576,000	576,000	430,000	323,000
Granted (in shares) | shares				275,250		230,375	307,000	244,000
Vested (in shares) | shares				(214,000)		(157,000)	(155,000)	(119,000)
Forfeited/Expired (in shares) | shares				(8,000)		(15,000)	(6,000)	(18,000)
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares) | shares	687,000			687,000		634,000	576,000	430,000
Restricted stock awards activity, weighted average grant date fair value
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)		$ 64.03		$ 64.03	$ 55.17	$ 55.17	$ 52.52	$ 42.38
Granted (in dollars per share)				68.83		79.67	54.18	59.76
Vested (in dollars per share)				54.18		54.08	45.88	40.21
Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)				66.51		67.92	54.67	49.75
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 66.93			$ 66.93		$ 64.03	$ 55.17	$ 52.52
Restricted stock | Minimum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period				3 years		3 years
Restricted stock | Maximum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period				6 years		6 years

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Consolidiated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Accounts receivable, reserve (in dollars)	$ 4,592	$ 4,597	$ 4,795	$ 942	$ 776
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	160,000,000	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	110,846,112	110,508,605	108,738,577
Common stock, shares outstanding	107,654,499	108,232,284	106,716,970
Preferred stock, no par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Treasury stock, shares		2,276,321	2,021,607

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

17. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

        In March 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("the issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ("parent" or "the guarantor"), issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million due 2025. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by parent. No subsidiaries of parent currently guarantee the notes, subject to certain provisions that if any subsidiary guarantees certain other debt of the issuer or parent, then such subsidiary will provide a guarantee of the obligations under the notes.

        In connection with the notes, we are providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with the Commission disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements. Condensed consolidating financial information for the issuer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and parent/guarantor, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is shown in the tables below.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	774,896		$	108,180		$	(24	)	$	883,052
Operating costs and other		16,773			536,028			104,113			(1,034	)		655,880
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(16,773	)		238,868			4,067			1,010			227,172
Other income, net		2			3,738			(126	)		(1,010	)		2,604
Interest expense		(12	)		(121	)		(2,338	)		—			(2,471	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		160,109			358			—			(160,467	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		143,326			242,843			1,603			(160,467	)		227,305
Income tax provision		(6,211	)		83,561			419			—			77,769
Income from continuing operations		149,537			159,282			1,184			(160,467	)		149,536
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(76	)		—			(76	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Income from discontinued operations		—			—			1			—			1
Net income	$	149,537		$	159,282		$	1,185		$	(160,467	)	$	149,537

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	149,537	$	159,282		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	149,537
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(1,203	)		—		—			(1,203	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		82		115			—		—			197
Other comprehensive income (loss)		82		(1,088	)		—		—			(1,006	)
Comprehensive income	$	149,619	$	158,194		$	1,185	$	(160,467	)	$	148,531

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	797,968		$	95,501		$	(39	)	$	893,430
Operating costs and other		4,105			548,917			86,191			(1,125	)		638,088
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(4,105	)		249,051			9,310			1,086			255,342
Other income, net		18			22,256			622			(1,086	)		21,810
Interest expense		19			(1,065	)		(679	)		—			(1,725	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		177,037			(327	)		—			(176,710	)		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		172,969			269,915			9,253			(176,710	)		275,427
Income tax provision		(1,601	)		93,704			8,735			—			100,838
Income from continuing operations		174,570			176,211			518			(176,710	)		174,589
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	174,570		$	176,211		$	499		$	(176,710	)	$	174,570

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	174,570	$	176,211		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	174,570
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(3,552	)		—		—			(3,552	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		81		64			—		—			145
Other comprehensive income (loss)		81		(16,372	)		—		—			(16,291	)
Comprehensive income	$	174,651	$	159,839		$	499	$	(176,710	)	$	158,279

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,727,005		$	212,672		$	(40	)	$	1,939,637
Operating costs and other		6,080			1,177,122			199,510			(2,066	)		1,380,646
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(6,080	)		549,883			13,162			2,026			558,991
Other income, net		3			4,659			567			(2,026	)		3,203
Interest expense		(19	)		(103	)		(2,910	)		—			(3,032	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		356,493			5,441			—			(361,934	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		350,397			559,880			10,819			(361,934	)		559,162
Income tax provision		(2,182	)		204,966			3,785			—			206,569
Income from continuing operations		352,579			354,914			7,034			(361,934	)		352,593
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			(91	)		—			(91	)
Income tax provision		—			—			(77	)		—			(77	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(14	)		—			(14	)
Net income	$	352,579		$	354,914		$	7,020		$	(361,934	)	$	352,579

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	352,579	$	354,914		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	352,579
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(43,447	)		—		—			(43,447	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		164		229			—		—			393
Other comprehensive income (loss)		164		(43,218	)		—		—			(43,054	)
Comprehensive income	$	352,743	$	311,696		$	7,020	$	(361,934	)	$	309,525

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	1,583,591		$	199,062		$	(71	)	$	1,782,582
Operating costs and other		8,193			1,078,277			178,981			(2,242	)		1,263,209
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(8,193	)		505,314			20,081			2,171			519,373
Other income, net		17			22,916			1,156			(2,171	)		21,918
Interest expense		15			(1,939	)		(995	)		—			(2,919	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		352,836			7,339			—			(360,175	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		344,675			533,630			20,242			(360,175	)		538,372
Income tax provision		(3,077	)		182,048			11,630			—			190,601
Income from continuing operations		347,752			351,582			8,612			(360,175	)		347,771
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,786			—			2,786
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(19	)		—			(19	)
Net income	$	347,752		$	351,582		$	8,593		$	(360,175	)	$	347,752

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	347,752	$	351,582		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	347,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—		(6,513	)		—		—			(6,513	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(12,884	)		—		—			(12,884	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		163		129			—		—			292
Other comprehensive income (loss)		163		(19,268	)		—		—			(19,105	)
Comprehensive income	$	347,915	$	332,314		$	8,593	$	(360,175	)	$	328,647

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343	$	21,161	$	4,572		$	719,127
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(9	)		495,480		141,757		(13,522	)		623,706
Inventories		—			84,323		39,946		—			124,269
Deferred income taxes		3,394			17,209		—		(5,954	)		14,649
Prepaid expenses and other		14,104			1,505		86,599		(23,076	)		79,132
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,486		—			7,486
Total current assets		15,540			1,293,860		296,949		(37,980	)		1,568,369
Investments		13,200			151,448		—		—			164,648
Property, plant and equipment, net		48,233			5,006,311		518,274		—			5,572,818
Intercompany		14,927			1,177,045		202,051		(1,394,023	)		—
Other assets		8,042			1,425		35,872		(7,024	)		38,315
Investment in subsidiaries		5,592,313			236,307		—		(5,828,620	)		—
Total assets	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,907		$	59,769	$	31,703	$	(6	)	$	172,373
Accrued liabilities		15,481			132,482		59,765		(31,472	)		176,256
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,207		—		—			39,207
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,309		—			3,309
Total current liabilities		96,388			231,458		94,777		(31,478	)		391,145
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			532,908		—		—			532,908
Deferred income taxes		—			1,265,090		65,743		(10,469	)		1,320,364
Intercompany		576,457			240,490		580,133		(1,397,080	)		—
Other		17,034			20,866		55,280		—			93,180
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		4,177		—			4,177
Total noncurrent liabilities		593,491			2,059,354		705,333		(1,407,549	)		1,950,629
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,085			100		—		(100	)		11,085
Preferred stock		—			—		—		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		402,442			44,805		343		(45,148	)		402,442
Retained earnings		4,729,390			5,486,203		252,693		(5,738,896	)		4,729,390
Accumulated other comprehensive income		40,072			44,476		—		(44,476	)		40,072
Treasury stock, at cost		(180,613	)		—		—		—			(180,613	)
Total shareholders' equity		5,002,376			5,575,584		253,036		(5,828,620	)		5,002,376
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,692,255		$	7,866,396	$	1,053,146	$	(7,267,647	)	$	7,344,150

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	64,995		$	730,744		$	8,645		$	8,200		$	812,584
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,571	)		(713,797	)		(37,997	)		—			(763,365	)
Intercompany transfers		11,571			(11,571	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		1			14,215			998			—			15,214
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(711,153	)		(36,999	)		—			(748,151	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(149,347	)		—			—			—			(149,347	)
Intercompany transfers		149,347			(149,347	)		—			—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(59,654	)		—			—			—			(59,654	)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount		—			492,791			—			—			492,791
Proceeds on short-term debt		—			—			1,002			—			1,002
Payments on short-term debt		—			—			(1,002	)		—			(1,002	)
Net increase in bank overdraft		—			—			12,560			—			12,560
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		(1,078	)		—			—			—			(1,078	)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(4,248	)		—			—			—			(4,248	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		85			2,653			23			—			2,761
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(64,895	)		346,097			12,583			—			293,785
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		101			365,688			(15,771	)		8,200			358,218
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(2,050	)		329,655			36,932			(3,628	)		360,909
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,949	)	$	695,343		$	21,161		$	4,572		$	719,127

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(15,196	)	$	519,159		$	36,319		$	(271	)	$	540,011
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(11,391	)		(303,454	)		(41,908	)		—			(356,753	)
Intercompany transfers		11,391			(11,391	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from sale of investment securities		—			23,338			—			—			23,338
Proceeds from asset sales		1			11,002			2,318			—			13,321
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1			(280,505	)		(39,590	)		—			(320,094	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(121,545	)		—			—			—			(121,545	)
Intercompany transfers		121,545			(121,545	)		—			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		19,701			—			—			—			19,701
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(1,612	)		23,496			203			—			22,087
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		15,040			(98,049	)		203			—			(82,806	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(155	)		140,605			(3,068	)		(271	)		137,111
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(357	)	$	553,201		$	30,850		$	1,285		$	584,979

NOTE 16 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        In March 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("the issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ("parent" or "the guarantor"), issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million due 2025. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by parent. No subsidiaries of parent currently guarantee the notes, subject to certain provisions that if any subsidiary guarantees certain other debt of the issuer or parent, then such subsidiary will provide a guarantee of the obligations under the notes.

        In connection with the notes, we are providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements. Condensed consolidating financial information for the issuer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and parent/guarantor, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is shown in the tables below.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	3,325,039		$	394,820		$	(152	)	$	3,719,707
Operating costs and other		10,763			2,291,775			366,682			(4,300	)		2,664,920
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(10,763	)		1,033,264			28,138			4,148			1,054,787
Other income, net		57			48,108			2,164			(4,148	)		46,181
Interest expense		(42	)		(3,049	)		(1,563	)		—			(4,654	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		715,157			4,668			—			(719,825	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		704,409			1,082,991			28,739			(719,825	)		1,096,314
Income tax provision		(4,310	)		370,723			21,135			—			387,548
Income from continuing operations		708,719			712,268			7,604			(719,825	)		708,766
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			2,758			—			2,758
Income tax provision		—			—			2,805			—			2,805
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			(47	)		—			(47	)
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557		$	(719,825	)	$	708,719

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	708,719		$	712,268		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	708,719
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net		—			(19,006	)		—		—			(19,006	)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—			(27,737	)		—		—			(27,737	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		(213	)		(2,448	)		—		—			(2,661	)
Other comprehensive loss		(213	)		(49,191	)		—		—			(49,404	)
Comprehensive income	$	708,506		$	663,077		$	7,557	$	(719,825	)	$	659,315

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,998,299		$	389,382		$	(67	)	$	3,387,614
Operating costs and other		12,775			2,063,737			355,751			(1,310	)		2,430,953
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(12,775	)		934,562			33,631			1,243			956,661
Other income, net		20			164,170			863			(1,288	)		163,765
Interest expense		(83	)		(4,776	)		(1,315	)		45			(6,129	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		745,105			33,360			—			(778,465	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		732,267			1,127,316			33,179			(778,465	)		1,114,297
Income tax provision		(4,372	)		383,881			13,335			—			392,844
Income from continuing operations		736,639			743,435			19,844			(778,465	)		721,453
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			14,701			—			14,701
Income tax provision		—			—			(485	)		—			(485	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			15,186			—			15,186
Net income	$	736,639		$	743,435		$	35,030		$	(778,465	)	$	736,639

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	736,639	$	743,435		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	736,639
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		46,853			—		—			46,853
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net		—		(92,543	)		—		—			(92,543	)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		2,663		8,750			—		—			11,413
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,663		(36,940	)		—		—			(34,277	)
Comprehensive income	$	739,302	$	706,495		$	35,030	$	(778,465	)	$	702,362

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Operating revenue	$	—		$	2,850,355		$	301,514		$	(67	)	$	3,151,802
Operating costs and other		5,271			1,950,620			289,223			(2,911	)		2,242,203
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations		(5,271	)		899,735			12,291			2,844			909,599
Other income, net		144			2,191			2,145			(2,846	)		1,634
Interest expense		(143	)		(6,275	)		(2,237	)		2			(8,653	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		584,252			7,459			—			(591,711	)		—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		578,982			903,110			12,199			(591,711	)		902,580
Income tax provision		(2,063	)		321,404			9,630			—			328,971
Income from continuing operations		581,045			581,706			2,569			(591,711	)		573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		—			—			7,355			—			7,355
Income tax provision		—			—			(81	)		—			(81	)
Loss from discontinued operations		—			—			7,436			—			7,436
Net income	$	581,045		$	581,706		$	10,005		$	(591,711	)	$	581,045

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

	Year Ended September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent		Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net income	$	581,045	$	581,706	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	581,045
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities, net		—		63,725		—		—			63,725
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net		1,154		3,020		—		—			4,174
Other comprehensive income		1,154		66,745		—		—			67,899
Comprehensive income	$	582,199	$	648,451	$	10,005	$	(591,711	)	$	648,944

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655	$	36,932	$	(3,628	)	$	360,909
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(31	)		623,274		98,913		(16,942	)		705,214
Inventories		—			67,113		37,358		1,770			106,241
Deferred income taxes		5,372			19,499		—		(8,352	)		16,519
Prepaid expenses and other		8,863			15,013		56,982		54			80,912
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		7,206		—			7,206
Total current assets		12,154			1,054,554		237,391		(27,098	)		1,277,001
Investments		14,344			222,300		—		—			236,644
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,027			4,681,294		465,223		—			5,188,544
Intercompany		14,855			782,626		196,641		(994,122	)		—
Other assets		8,110			1,197		16,123		(6,621	)		18,809
Investment in subsidiaries		5,276,750			235,355		—		(5,512,105	)		—
Total assets	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	80,562		$	80,488	$	20,988	$	(7	)	$	182,031
Accrued liabilities		31,960			212,896		43,560		(6,138	)		282,278
Long-term debt due within one year		—			39,635		—		—			39,635
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,217		—			3,217
Total current liabilities		112,522			333,019		67,765		(6,145	)		507,161
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			39,502		—		—			39,502
Deferred income taxes		—			1,182,192		47,640		(14,573	)		1,215,259
Intercompany		346,545			141,066		519,512		(1,007,123	)		—
Other		18,196			19,948		25,966		—			64,110
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,989		—			3,989
Total noncurrent liabilities		364,741			1,382,708		597,107		(1,021,696	)		1,322,860
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		11,051			100		—		(100	)		11,051
Additional paid-in capital		383,972			42,516		319		(42,835	)		383,972
Retained earnings		4,525,797			5,131,289		250,187		(5,381,476	)		4,525,797
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126			87,694		—		(87,694	)		83,126
Treasury stock, at cost		(112,969	)		—		—		—			(112,969	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977			5,261,599		250,506		(5,512,105	)		4,890,977
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,368,240		$	6,977,326	$	915,378	$	(6,539,946	)	$	6,720,998

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013, as adjusted
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(202	)	$	412,596	$	33,918	$	1,556		$	447,868
Accounts receivable, net of reserve		(41	)		518,362		111,847		(8,748	)		621,420
Inventories		—			55,892		32,251		723			88,866
Deferred income taxes		4,731			16,403		1,660		(6,380	)		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other		10,723			24,789		42,848		1,178			79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations		—			—		3,705		—			3,705
Total current assets		15,211			1,028,042		226,229		(11,671	)		1,257,811
Investments		10,506			305,648		—		—			316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net		33,540			4,289,267		353,296		—			4,676,103
Intercompany		13,345			465,024		184,392		(662,761	)		—
Other assets		5,315			1,227		12,053		(5,099	)		13,496
Investment in subsidiaries		4,584,267			230,633		—		(4,814,900	)		—
Total assets	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	60,138		$	58,150	$	28,711	$	(2,620	)	$	144,379
Accrued liabilities		28,816			123,009		40,392		(2,533	)		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year		—			114,600		—		—			114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		3,210		—			3,210
Total current liabilities		88,954			295,759		72,313		(5,153	)		451,873
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt		—			79,137		—		—			79,137
Deferred income taxes		—			1,207,440		27,020		(11,479	)		1,222,981
Intercompany		114,534			144,902		403,463		(662,899	)		—
Other		14,969			20,598		29,784		—			65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		—			—		495		—			495
Total noncurrent liabilities		129,503			1,452,077		460,762		(674,378	)		1,367,964
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		10,874			100		—		(100	)		10,874
Additional paid-in capital		288,758			16,000		104		(16,104	)		288,758
Retained earnings		4,102,663			4,419,021		242,791		(4,661,812	)		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income		132,530			136,884		—		(136,884	)		132,530
Treasury stock, at cost		(91,098	)		—		—		—			(91,098	)
Total shareholders' equity		4,443,727			4,572,005		242,895		(4,814,900	)		4,443,727
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,662,184		$	6,319,841	$	775,970	$	(5,494,431	)	$	6,263,564

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2014
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(21,094	)	$	1,050,609		$	94,196		$	(5,184	)	$	1,118,527
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(17,786	)		(840,341	)		(94,765	)		—			(952,892	)
Intercompany transfers		17,786			(17,786	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		2			27,401			3,367			—			30,770
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			49,205			—			—			49,205
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2			(781,521	)		(91,398	)		—			(872,917	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Intercompany transfers		264,386			(264,386	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(264,386	)		—			—			—			(264,386	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		23,250			—			—			—			23,250
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		—			—			—			(3,049	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(957	)		27,357			216			—			26,616
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,244			(352,029	)		216			—			(332,569	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,848	)		(82,941	)		3,014			(5,184	)		(86,959	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(202	)		412,596			33,918			1,556			447,868
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(2,050	)	$	329,655		$	36,932		$	(3,628	)	$	360,909

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2013
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,066		$	973,850		$	17,708		$	2,561		$	997,185
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(6,828	)		(752,642	)		(49,596	)		—			(809,066	)
Intercompany transfers		6,828			(6,828	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		3,235			21,694			3,097			—			28,026
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			232,221			—			—			232,221
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(46,499	)		—			(548,819	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			15,000			—			15,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,235			(505,555	)		(31,499	)					(533,819	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(40,000	)		—			—			(40,000	)
Intercompany transfers		93,053			(93,053	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(93,053	)		—			—			—			(93,053	)
Intercompany notes		(16,500	)		—			16,500			—			—
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		13,317			—			—			—			13,317
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,677	)		—			—			—			(1,677	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(563	)		10,280			103			—			9,820
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,423	)		(122,773	)		16,603			—			(111,593	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		878			345,522			2,812			2,561			351,773
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,080	)		67,074			31,106			(1,005	)		96,095
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(202	)	$	412,596		$	33,918		$	1,556		$	447,868

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	September 30, 2012
	Guarantor/ Parent			Issuer Subsidiary			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(19,746	)	$	969,867		$	58,904		$	(8,693	)	$	1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(27,729	)		(1,016,155	)		(53,796	)		—			(1,097,680	)
Intercompany transfers		27,729			(27,729	)		—			—			—
Proceeds from asset sales		—			38,454			1,440			—			39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			—			—			—			—
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(52,356	)		—			(1,057,786	)
Net cash provided by investing activities by discontinued operations		—			—			7,500			—			7,500
Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,005,430	)		(44,856	)					(1,050,286	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		—			(115,000	)		—			—			(115,000	)
Proceeds from line of credit		—			20,000			—			—			20,000
Payments on line of credit		—			(20,000	)		—			—			(20,000	)
Intercompany notes		16,500			—			(16,500	)		—			—
Repurchase of common stock		(77,610	)		—			—			—			(77,610	)
Intercompany transfers		107,659			(107,659	)		—			—			—
Dividends paid		(30,049	)		—			—			—			(30,049	)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding		2,673			—			—			—			2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(1,514	)		—			—			—			(1,514	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		2,210			1,092			1			—			3,303
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		19,869			(221,567	)		(16,499	)		—			(218,197	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		123			(257,130	)		(2,451	)		(8,693	)		(268,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		(1,203	)		324,204			33,557			7,688			364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	(1,080	)	$	67,074		$	31,106		$	(1,005	)	$	96,095

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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized			$ 5,374	$ 6,991	$ 10,711
Income taxes paid			317,599	363,326	144,959
Reconciliation of total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the consolidated statements of cash flows
Capital expenditures incurred	$ 679,771	$ 372,892	1,047,176	791,741	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year	123,548	29,264	29,264	46,589	61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year	(39,954)	(45,403)	(123,548)	(29,264)	(46,589)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$ 763,365	$ 356,753	$ 952,892	$ 809,066	$ 1,097,680

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	1,908	$	1,989	$	4,970	$	5,642
Restricted stock	4,189		3,805		8,109		7,162
	$	6,097	$	5,794	$	13,079	$	12,804

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

Summary of weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options granted

	2015		2014
Risk-free interest rate	1.7	%	1.6	%
Expected stock volatility	36.9	%	52.6	%
Dividend yield	3.9	%	3.1	%
Expected term (in years)	5.5		5.5

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

Summary of stock option activity

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
					Weighted-
			Weighted-		Average	Aggregate
			Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Shares		Exercise		Contractual Term	Value
Options	(in thousands)		Price		(in years)	(in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2015	2,931		$	47.96
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(20	)	51.38
Forfeited/Expired	(2	)	76.68
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91	5.6	$	61.8
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2015	2,902		$	47.86	5.6	$	61.8
Exercisable at March 31, 2015	2,147		$	41.22	4.6	$	58.7

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Exercise
Options	(in thousands)		Price
Outstanding at October 1, 2014	2,629		$	43.46
Granted	420		68.83
Exercised	(124	)	21.56
Forfeited/Expired	(16	)	68.59
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91

        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

Summary of restricted stock awards and changes in restricted stock outstanding

	Six Months Ended
	March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Grant-Date
Restricted Stock Awards	(in thousands)		Fair Value
Unvested at October 1, 2014	634		$	64.03
Granted	275		68.83
Vested (1)	(214	)	54.18
Forfeited	(8	)	66.51
Unvested at March 31, 2015	687		$	66.93

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

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SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information, reflecting activity in the entity's reserve for bad debt

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at October 1,	$	4,795		$	942		$	776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Write-off of bad debt		2			(22	)		(39	)
Balance at September 30,	$	4,597		$	4,795		$	942

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information, Prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash	$	28,244	$	23,691
Prepaid insurance		13,316		14,250
Deferred mobilization		20,133		11,395
Income tax asset		—		9,322
Prepaid value added tax		434		5,004
Other		18,785		15,876
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	80,912	$	79,538
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs	$	91,408	$	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits		88,128		71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax		42,538		38,328
Accrued income taxes		10,611		—
Deferred mobilization		18,103		12,235
Self-insurance liabilities		8,118		7,028
Deferred income		3,144		11,663
Other		20,228		18,603
Total accrued liabilities	$	282,278	$	189,684
Noncurrent liabilities—Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans	$	25,305	$	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities		13,476		12,207
Deferred mobilization		3,818		8,067
Deferred income		—		1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties		13,239		12,844
Other		8,272		7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities—other	$	64,110	$	65,351

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GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) - Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 19, 2015
Financial Information
Debt issued		$ 500.0
Issuer Subsidiary
Financial Information
Debt issued	$ 500.0

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

10.Commitments and Contingencies

In conjunction with our current drilling rig construction program, purchase commitments for equipment, parts and supplies of approximately $205.2 million are outstanding at March 31, 2015.

Other than the matters described below, the Company is a party to various pending legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business.  We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles.  None of these legal actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business.  We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency.  We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies or recognize income until realized.  The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010.  Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”) and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. (“Petroleo”).  Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract.  While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery.  No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana (“DOJ”).  The court’s approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ’s investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.’s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.  We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General’s office of the Department of Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ’s investigation.  We can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions and are unable to determine the amount of penalty, if any, that may be assessed.  However, we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS

        During fiscal 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate 83 new FlexRigs in the U.S. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate six new FlexRigs in the U.S. As of November 13, 2014, 41 new FlexRigs with customer commitments remained under construction. During construction, rig construction cost is included in construction in progress and then transferred to contract drilling equipment when the rig is placed in the field for service. Equipment, parts and supplies are ordered in advance to promote efficient construction progress. At September 30, 2014, we had purchase orders outstanding of approximately $412.9 million for the purchase of drilling equipment.

LEASES

        At September 30, 2014, we were leasing approximately 204,000 square feet of office space near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also lease other office space and equipment for use in operations. For operating leases that contain built-in pre-determined rent escalations, rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lease term. Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of a year at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total	$	38,476

        Total rent expense was $12.1 million, $9.9 million and $8.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

CONTINGENCIES

        Various legal actions, the majority of which arise in the ordinary course of business, are pending. We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles. None of these legal actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

        We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business. We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

        During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency. We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies and recognize income until realized. The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010. Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo"). Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, we settled arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Venezuelan government, PDVSA or Petroleo related to the seizure of our property in Venezuela. Proceeds of $15.0 million and $7.5 million were received and recorded in discontinued operations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.'s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of the Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Although we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions.

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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Schedule of supplement cash flow information

	Six Months Ended
	March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	679,771		$	372,892
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current period	123,548			29,264
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period	(39,954		)	(45,403		)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	$	763,365		$	356,753

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

Schedule of reconciliation of total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the consolidated statements of cash flows

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	1,047,176		$	791,741		$	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year		29,264			46,589			61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year		(123,548	)		(29,264	)		(46,589	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	952,892		$	809,066		$	1,097,680

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	March 31,			September 30,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	86,986		$	157,838
Unrecognized actuarial loss	(22,787		)	(23,405		)
	$	64,199		$	134,433
After-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	53,971		$	97,418
Unrecognized actuarial loss	(13,899		)	(14,292		)
	$	40,072		$	83,126

Summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at January 1, 2015	$	55,174		$	(14,096	)	$	41,078
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(1,203		)	—			(1,203		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			197			197
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,203		)	197			(1,006		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at October 1, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(43,447		)	—			(43,447		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			393			393
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(43,447		)	393			(43,054		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,						Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated
(Loss) Components	2015			2014			2015			2014			Statement of Income
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	—		$	(21,352	)	$	—		$	(21,352	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
	—			8,468			—			8,468			Income tax provision
	$	—		$	(12,884	)	$	—		$	(12,884	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	309		$	229		$	618		$	458		General and administrative
	(112		)	(84		)	(225		)	(166		)	Income tax provision
	$	197		$	145		$	393		$	292		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	197		$	(12,739	)	$	393		$	(12,592	)

        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	$ 883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 1,939,637	$ 1,782,582	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Operating costs and other	655,880			638,088						1,380,646	1,263,209	2,664,920	2,430,953	2,242,203
Operating income from continuing operations	227,172	263,502	271,912	255,342	264,031	243,234	239,960	232,920	240,547	558,991	519,373	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income, net	2,604			21,810						3,203	21,918	46,181	163,765	1,634
Interest expense	(2,471)			(1,725)						(3,032)	(2,919)	(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	227,305			275,427						559,162	538,372	1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Income tax provision	77,769			100,838						206,569	190,601	387,548	392,844	328,971
Income from continuing operations	149,536	168,705	192,290	174,589	173,182	159,797	250,978	151,067	159,611	352,593	347,771	708,766	721,453	573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	(76)			2,786						(91)	2,786	2,758	14,701	7,355
Income tax provision	(77)			2,805						(77)	2,805	2,805	(485)	(81)
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income	149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Eliminations
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	(24)			(39)						(40)	(71)	(152)	(67)	(67)
Operating costs and other	(1,034)			(1,125)						(2,066)	(2,242)	(4,300)	(1,310)	(2,911)
Operating income from continuing operations	1,010			1,086						2,026	2,171	4,148	1,243	2,844
Other income, net	(1,010)			(1,086)						(2,026)	(2,171)	(4,148)	(1,288)	(2,846)
Interest expense													45	2
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Income from continuing operations	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Net income	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Guarantor/Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating costs and other	16,773			4,105						6,080	8,193	10,763	12,775	5,271
Operating income from continuing operations	(16,773)			(4,105)						(6,080)	(8,193)	(10,763)	(12,775)	(5,271)
Other income, net	2			18						3	17	57	20	144
Interest expense	(12)			19						(19)	15	(42)	(83)	(143)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	160,109			177,037						356,493	352,836	715,157	745,105	584,252
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	143,326			172,969						350,397	344,675	704,409	732,267	578,982
Income tax provision	(6,211)			(1,601)						(2,182)	(3,077)	(4,310)	(4,372)	(2,063)
Income from continuing operations	149,537			174,570						352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Net income	149,537			174,570						352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Issuer Subsidiary | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	774,896			797,968						1,727,005	1,583,591	3,325,039	2,998,299	2,850,355
Operating costs and other	536,028			548,917						1,177,122	1,078,277	2,291,775	2,063,737	1,950,620
Operating income from continuing operations	238,868			249,051						549,883	505,314	1,033,264	934,562	899,735
Other income, net	3,738			22,256						4,659	22,916	48,108	164,170	2,191
Interest expense	(121)			(1,065)						(103)	(1,939)	(3,049)	(4,776)	(6,275)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	358			(327)						5,441	7,339	4,668	33,360	7,459
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	242,843			269,915						559,880	533,630	1,082,991	1,127,316	903,110
Income tax provision	83,561			93,704						204,966	182,048	370,723	383,881	321,404
Income from continuing operations	159,282			176,211						354,914	351,582	712,268	743,435	581,706
Net income	159,282			176,211						354,914	351,582	712,268	743,435	581,706
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	108,180			95,501						212,672	199,062	394,820	389,382	301,514
Operating costs and other	104,113			86,191						199,510	178,981	366,682	355,751	289,223
Operating income from continuing operations	4,067			9,310						13,162	20,081	28,138	33,631	12,291
Other income, net	(126)			622						567	1,156	2,164	863	2,145
Interest expense	(2,338)			(679)						(2,910)	(995)	(1,563)	(1,315)	(2,237)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,603			9,253						10,819	20,242	28,739	33,179	12,199
Income tax provision	419			8,735						3,785	11,630	21,135	13,335	9,630
Income from continuing operations	1,184			518						7,034	8,612	7,604	19,844	2,569
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	(76)			2,786						(91)	2,786	2,758	14,701	7,355
Income tax provision	(77)			2,805						(77)	2,805	2,805	(485)	(81)
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income	$ 1,185			$ 499						$ 7,020	$ 8,593	$ 7,557	$ 35,030	$ 10,005

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 15 SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	889,152	$	893,430	$	952,087	$	985,038
Operating income		264,031		255,342		271,912		263,502
Income from continuing operations		173,182		174,589		192,290		168,705
Net income		173,182		174,570		192,279		168,688
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Net income		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53
Net income		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53

2013	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	844,572	$	838,309	$	840,197	$	864,536
Operating income		240,547		232,920		239,960		243,234
Income from continuing operations		159,611		151,067		250,978		159,797
Net income		159,603		151,080		266,159		159,797
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.50		1.41		2.35		1.49
Net income		1.50		1.41		2.49		1.49
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.48		1.39		2.32		1.47
Net income		1.48		1.39		2.46		1.47

        The sum of earnings per share for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to changes in the average number of common shares outstanding.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.7 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.7 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $12.9 million, $0.12 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $1.4 million, $0.01 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $14.9 million, $0.13 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $5.0 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $5.5 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.6 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $92.4 million, $0.86 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.8 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

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GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 719,127		$ 360,909	$ 584,979	$ 447,868	$ 96,095	$ 364,246
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	623,706		705,214		621,420
Inventories	124,269		106,241		88,866
Deferred income taxes	14,649		16,519		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other	79,132		80,912		79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations	7,486		7,206		3,705
Total current assets	1,568,369		1,277,001		1,257,811
Investments	164,648		236,644		316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,572,818		5,188,544		4,676,103	4,351,571
Other assets	38,315		18,809		13,496
TOTAL ASSETS	7,344,150		6,720,998		6,263,564
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	172,373		182,031		144,379
Accrued liabilities	176,256		282,278		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year	39,207		39,635		114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	3,309		3,217		3,210
Total current liabilities	391,145		507,161		451,873
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt	532,908		39,502		79,137
Deferred income taxes	1,320,364		1,215,259		1,222,981
Other	93,180		64,110		65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	4,177		3,989		495
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,950,629		1,322,860		1,367,964
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	$ 11,085		$ 11,051		$ 10,874
Preferred stock
Additional paid-in capital	$ 402,442		$ 383,972		$ 288,758
Retained earnings	4,729,390		4,525,797		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,072	$ 41,078	83,126		132,530	166,807
Treasury stock, at cost	(180,613)		(112,969)		(91,098)
Total shareholders' equity	5,002,376		4,890,977		4,443,727	3,834,998	3,270,047
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	7,344,150		6,720,998		6,263,564
Eliminations
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	4,572		(3,628)	1,285	1,556	(1,005)	7,688
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	(13,522)		(16,942)		(8,748)
Inventories			1,770		723
Deferred income taxes	(5,954)		(8,352)		(6,380)
Prepaid expenses and other	(23,076)		54		1,178
Total current assets	(37,980)		(27,098)		(11,671)
Intercompany	(1,394,023)		(994,122)		(662,761)
Other assets	(7,024)		(6,621)		(5,099)
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,828,620)		(5,512,105)		(4,814,900)
TOTAL ASSETS	(7,267,647)		(6,539,946)		(5,494,431)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	(6)		(7)		(2,620)
Accrued liabilities	(31,472)		(6,138)		(2,533)
Total current liabilities	(31,478)		(6,145)		(5,153)
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Deferred income taxes	(10,469)		(14,573)		(11,479)
Intercompany	(1,397,080)		(1,007,123)		(662,899)
Total noncurrent liabilities	(1,407,549)		(1,021,696)		(674,378)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	(100)		(100)		(100)
Additional paid-in capital	(45,148)		(42,835)		(16,104)
Retained earnings	(5,738,896)		(5,381,476)		(4,661,812)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(44,476)		(87,694)		(136,884)
Total shareholders' equity	(5,828,620)		(5,512,105)		(4,814,900)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	(7,267,647)		(6,539,946)		(5,494,431)
Guarantor/Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	(1,949)		(2,050)	(357)	(202)	(1,080)	(1,203)
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	(9)		(31)		(41)
Deferred income taxes	3,394		5,372		4,731
Prepaid expenses and other	14,104		8,863		10,723
Total current assets	15,540		12,154		15,211
Investments	13,200		14,344		10,506
Property, plant and equipment, net	48,233		42,027		33,540
Intercompany	14,927		14,855		13,345
Other assets	8,042		8,110		5,315
Investment in subsidiaries	5,592,313		5,276,750		4,584,267
TOTAL ASSETS	5,692,255		5,368,240		4,662,184
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	80,907		80,562		60,138
Accrued liabilities	15,481		31,960		28,816
Total current liabilities	96,388		112,522		88,954
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Intercompany	576,457		346,545		114,534
Other	17,034		18,196		14,969
Total noncurrent liabilities	593,491		364,741		129,503
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	11,085		11,051		10,874
Additional paid-in capital	402,442		383,972		288,758
Retained earnings	4,729,390		4,525,797		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,072		83,126		132,530
Treasury stock, at cost	(180,613)		(112,969)		(91,098)
Total shareholders' equity	5,002,376		4,890,977		4,443,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	5,692,255		5,368,240		4,662,184
Issuer Subsidiary | Reportable Legal Entities
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	695,343		329,655	553,201	412,596	67,074	324,204
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	495,480		623,274		518,362
Inventories	84,323		67,113		55,892
Deferred income taxes	17,209		19,499		16,403
Prepaid expenses and other	1,505		15,013		24,789
Total current assets	1,293,860		1,054,554		1,028,042
Investments	151,448		222,300		305,648
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,006,311		4,681,294		4,289,267
Intercompany	1,177,045		782,626		465,024
Other assets	1,425		1,197		1,227
Investment in subsidiaries	236,307		235,355		230,633
TOTAL ASSETS	7,866,396		6,977,326		6,319,841
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	59,769		80,488		58,150
Accrued liabilities	132,482		212,896		123,009
Long-term debt due within one year	39,207		39,635		114,600
Total current liabilities	231,458		333,019		295,759
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt	532,908		39,502		79,137
Deferred income taxes	1,265,090		1,182,192		1,207,440
Intercompany	240,490		141,066		144,902
Other	20,866		19,948		20,598
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,059,354		1,382,708		1,452,077
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	100		100		100
Additional paid-in capital	44,805		42,516		16,000
Retained earnings	5,486,203		5,131,289		4,419,021
Accumulated other comprehensive income	44,476		87,694		136,884
Total shareholders' equity	5,575,584		5,261,599		4,572,005
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	7,866,396		6,977,326		6,319,841
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	21,161		36,932	$ 30,850	33,918	$ 31,106	$ 33,557
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	141,757		98,913		111,847
Inventories	39,946		37,358		32,251
Deferred income taxes					1,660
Prepaid expenses and other	86,599		56,982		42,848
Current assets of discontinued operations	7,486		7,206		3,705
Total current assets	296,949		237,391		226,229
Property, plant and equipment, net	518,274		465,223		353,296
Intercompany	202,051		196,641		184,392
Other assets	35,872		16,123		12,053
TOTAL ASSETS	1,053,146		915,378		775,970
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	31,703		20,988		28,711
Accrued liabilities	59,765		43,560		40,392
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	3,309		3,217		3,210
Total current liabilities	94,777		67,765		72,313
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Deferred income taxes	65,743		47,640		27,020
Intercompany	580,133		519,512		403,463
Other	55,280		25,966		29,784
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	4,177		3,989		495
Total noncurrent liabilities	705,333		597,107		460,762
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Additional paid-in capital	343		319		104
Retained earnings	252,693		250,187		242,791
Total shareholders' equity	253,036		250,506		242,895
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,053,146		$ 915,378		$ 775,970

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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$ 572,100	$ 79,000	$ 193,700
Fixed-rate debt	580,000	80,000	195,000
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Fixed-rate debt	80,000	80,000
Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Fixed-rate debt	500,000
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Recurring basis
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	719,127	360,909
Equity securities	151,448	222,300
Other current assets	36,090	35,200
Other assets	2,000	2,000
Total assets measured at fair value	908,665	620,409
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	597,200	84,300	$ 205,400
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Recurring basis
Assets:
Other current assets	250	250
Total assets measured at fair value	250	250
Total Measure at Fair Value | Recurring basis
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	719,127	360,909
Equity securities	151,448	222,300
Other current assets	36,340	35,450
Other assets	2,000	2,000
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 908,915	$ 620,659

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Treasury Stock
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	$ 3,270,047	$ 10,724	$ 210,909	$ 2,954,210	$ 98,908	$ (4,704)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011		107,243,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011						157,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	581,045			581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss)	67,899				67,899
Dividends declared ($2.625, $1.30 and $.28 per share for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	(29,960)			(29,960)
Exercise of stock options	2,673	$ 32	5,398			$ (2,757)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		315,000				47,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million for the year ended 2012	4,340		4,340
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	(1,514)	$ 4	(2,485)			$ 967
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		41,000				(51,000)
Repurchase of common stock	$ (77,610)					$ (77,610)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	1,747,819					1,748,000
Stock-based compensation	$ 18,078		18,078
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	3,834,998	$ 10,760	236,240	3,505,295	166,807	$ (84,104)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012		107,599,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012						1,901,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	736,639			736,639
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(34,277)				(34,277)
Dividends declared ($2.625, $1.30 and $.28 per share for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	(139,271)			(139,271)
Exercise of stock options	13,317	$ 106	21,746			$ (8,535)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		1,057,000				162,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million for the year ended 2012	10,727		10,727
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ (1,677)	$ 8	(3,226)			$ 1,541
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		83,000				(41,000)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	0
Stock-based compensation	$ 23,271		23,271
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 4,443,727	$ 10,874	288,758	4,102,663	132,530	$ (91,098)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	108,738,577	108,739,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	2,021,607					2,022,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$ 708,719			708,719
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(49,404)				(49,404)
Dividends declared ($2.625, $1.30 and $.28 per share for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	(285,585)			(285,585)
Exercise of stock options	23,250	$ 161	41,911			$ (18,822)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		1,613,000				216,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million for the year ended 2012	26,616		26,616
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	$ (3,049)	$ 16	(16)			$ (3,049)
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		157,000				38,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	0
Stock-based compensation	$ 26,703		26,703
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$ 4,890,977	$ 11,051	383,972	4,525,797	83,126	$ (112,969)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	110,508,605	110,509,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	2,276,321					2,276,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$ 352,579			352,579
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(43,054)				(43,054)
Dividends declared ($2.625, $1.30 and $.28 per share for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	(148,986)			(148,986)
Exercise of stock options	(1,078)	$ 13	2,651			$ (3,742)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		123,000				47,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million for the year ended 2012	2,761		2,761
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	(4,248)	$ 21	(21)			$ (4,248)
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		214,000				59,000
Repurchase of common stock	$ (59,654)					$ (59,654)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	810,097					810,000
Stock-based compensation	$ 13,079		13,079
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$ 5,002,376	$ 11,085	$ 402,442	$ 4,729,390	$ 40,072	$ (180,613)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	110,846,112	110,846,000
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015						3,192,000

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	$ 174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	$ 352,579	$ 347,752	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities, net of income taxes of ($15.5) million at September 30, 2014, $34.2 million at September 30, 2013 and $37.2 million at September 30, 2012	(1,203)			(3,552)						(43,447)	(6,513)	(19,006)	46,853	63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net of income taxes of ($17.5) million at September 30, 2014 and ($60.8) million at September 30, 2013				(12,884)							(12,884)	(27,737)	(92,543)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes of ($1.5) million at September 30, 2014, $6.6 million at September 30, 2013 and $2.4 million at September 30, 2012	197			145						393	292	(2,661)	11,413	4,174
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,006)			(16,291)						(43,054)	(19,105)	(49,404)	(34,277)	67,899
Comprehensive income	$ 148,531			$ 158,279						$ 309,525	$ 328,647	$ 659,315	$ 702,362	$ 648,944

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

4.Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement

The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities, reflected on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as Investments, is based on market quotes.  The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

			Gross		Gross		Estimated
			Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
	(in thousands)
Equity securities March 31, 2015	$	64,462	$	86,986	$	—	$	151,448
Equity securities September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300

On an ongoing basis we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if any decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary.  If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established.  We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary.  These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $23.3 million were sold.  The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $21.4 million.  We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities during the six months ended March 31, 2015.

The assets held in the Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair value which totaled $13.2 million at March 31, 2015 and $14.3 million at September 30, 2014.  The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government.  The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  We use the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820-10 to measure fair value to prioritize the inputs:

· Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date.

· Level 2 — Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

· Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  This includes pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

At March 31, 2015, our financial instruments utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets, money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets.  Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency that we have elected to classify as restricted to be used to settle the remaining liabilities of discontinued operations.  For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

At March 31, 2015, financial instruments utilizing level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit included in other current assets.

Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015:

			Quoted Prices
	Total		in Active		Significant
	Measure		Markets for		Other		Significant
	at		Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	719,127	$	719,127	$	—	$	—
Equity securities	151,448		151,448		—		—
Other current assets	36,340		36,090		250		—
Other assets	2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	908,915	$	908,665	$	250	$	—

The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014:

	March 31,		September 30,
	2015		2014
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	572.1	$	79.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	597.2	$	84.3

The fair value for the $80 million fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus a credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us.  The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

The fair value for the $500 million fixed-rate debt was based on broker quotes at March 31, 2015.  The notes are classified within Level 2 as they are not actively traded in markets.

NOTE 8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

        The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities is primarily based on market quotes. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

        On an on-going basis, we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if a decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established. We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        During fiscal 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sales of $49.2 million were sold. The gross realized gain on the sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $45.2 million. During fiscal 2013, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $214.1 million were sold. The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $153.4 million. We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities in fiscal 2012. All of the gains from available-for-sale securities are included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

        During fiscal 2013, we sold our shares in three limited partnerships that were primarily invested in international equities and carried at a cost of $9.4 million, realizing a gain of $8.8 million that is included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We no longer have any investments in limited partnerships.

        The assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair market value which totaled $14.3 million and $10.5 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

        The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly-liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

        The carrying value of other assets, accrued liabilities and other liabilities approximated fair value at September 30, 2014 and 2013.

        ASC 820 defines fair value as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date." ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

• •

  Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

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  Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

  •

  Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and not corroborated by market data.

        At September 30, 2014, our financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets and money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets. Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency we have elected to classify as restricted that is included in current assets of discontinued operations and limited to remaining liabilities of discontinued operations. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

        At September 30, 2014, Level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit, which is included in current assets.

        Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

        The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	79.0	$	193.7
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

        The fair value for fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us. The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Schedule of supplement cash flow information

	Six Months Ended
	March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	679,771		$	372,892
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current period	123,548			29,264
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period	(39,954		)	(45,403		)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	$	763,365		$	356,753

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

16.Subsequent Events

Due to the continued downturn in the oil and gas industry from the decline in oil prices, our customers have reduced their drilling activity.  As a result, we have received termination notices for rigs that were under contract at March 31, 2015.  Given the current trend, we could have less than 150 rigs contracted and generating revenue in the U.S. Land segment by June 30, 2015 and early termination revenue could exceed $75 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

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International Risk Factors

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

RISK FACTORS

International Risk Factors

14.International Risk Factors

International operations are subject to certain political, economic and other uncertainties not encountered in U.S. operations, including increased risks of terrorism, kidnapping of employees, expropriation of drilling rigs, equipment, land and other property, as well as expropriation of our customer’s property and drilling rights, taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions, currency rate fluctuations and general hazards associated with foreign sovereignty over certain areas in which operations are conducted.  In January 2015, the Venezuelan government announced plans for a new foreign currency exchange system.  We are monitoring the status of this change in Venezuela’s exchange control policy.  There can be no assurance that there will not be changes in local laws, regulations and administrative requirements or the interpretation thereof which could have a material adverse effect on the profitability of our operations or on our ability to continue operations in certain areas.

NOTE 12 RISK FACTORS

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT

        Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, short-term investments and trade receivables. We place temporary cash investments in the U.S. with established financial institutions and invest in a diversified portfolio of highly rated, short-term money market instruments. Our trade receivables, primarily with established companies in the oil and gas industry, may impact credit risk as customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions. International sales also present various risks including governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets and restrict the movement of funds. Most of our international sales, however, are to large international or government-owned national oil companies. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of customers and do not typically require collateral in support for trade receivables. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts, when necessary, to cover estimated credit losses. Such an allowance is based on management's knowledge of customer accounts.

VOLATILITY OF MARKET

        Our operations can be materially affected by oil and gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices have been historically volatile and difficult to predict. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining a customer's future spending levels. This volatility, along with the difficulty in predicting future prices, can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for contract drilling services is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

        In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets may cause difficulty for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in a reduction in customer spending and the demand for drilling services. This reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

SELF-INSURANCE

        We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker's compensation, general liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $3 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker's compensation, general liability claims and claims that are incurred but not reported. Estimates are based on adjusters' estimates, historic experience and statistical methods that we believe are reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

        We have a wholly-owned captive insurance company which finances a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company-owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS

        International drilling operations may significantly contribute to our revenues and net operating income. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully conduct such operations, and a failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Also, the success of our international operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management's control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, modified exchange controls, changes in international regulatory requirements and international employment issues, risk of expropriation of real and personal property and the burden of complying with foreign laws. Additionally, in the event that extended labor strikes occur or a country experiences significant political, economic or social instability, we could experience shortages in labor and/or material and supplies necessary to operate some of our drilling rigs, thereby potentially causing an adverse material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        We are not operating in any country that is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period. All of our foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. As such, if a foreign economy is considered highly inflationary, there would be no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms acceptable to us.

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details) - Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 19, 2015
Financial Information
Debt issued		$ 500.0
Issuer Subsidiary
Financial Information
Debt issued	$ 500.0

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Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Interest cost		$ 1,171	$ 1,201	$ 2,342	$ 2,402	$ 4,763	$ 4,339	$ 4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(1,743)	(1,664)	(3,486)	(3,328)	(6,789)	(6,099)	(5,463)
Recognized net actuarial loss		309	229	618	458	873	2,372	3,567
Net pension expense (benefit)		$ (263)	$ (234)	$ (526)	$ (468)	223	613	$ 2,604
Employer Contributions
Employer contribution						$ 7,329	$ 2,132
Subsequent Event.
Employer Contributions
Employer contribution	$ 2,000

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	HELMERICH & PAYNE INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000046765
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 719,127		$ 360,909	$ 584,979	$ 447,868	$ 96,095	$ 364,246
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	623,706		705,214		621,420
Inventories	124,269		106,241		88,866
Deferred income taxes	14,649		16,519		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other	79,132		80,912		79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations	7,486		7,206		3,705
Total current assets	1,568,369		1,277,001		1,257,811
Investments	164,648		236,644		316,154
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,572,818		5,188,544		4,676,103	4,351,571
Other assets	38,315		18,809		13,496
TOTAL ASSETS	7,344,150		6,720,998		6,263,564
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	172,373		182,031		144,379
Accrued liabilities	176,256		282,278		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs	39,207		39,635		114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	3,309		3,217		3,210
Total current liabilities	391,145		507,161		451,873
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	532,908		39,502		79,137
Deferred income taxes	1,320,364		1,215,259		1,222,981
Other	93,180		64,110		65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	4,177		3,989		495
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,950,629		1,322,860		1,367,964
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 11,085		$ 11,051		$ 10,874
Preferred stock
Additional paid-in capital	$ 402,442		$ 383,972		$ 288,758
Retained earnings	4,729,390		4,525,797		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,072	$ 41,078	83,126		132,530	166,807
Treasury stock, at cost	(180,613)		(112,969)		(91,098)
Total shareholders' equity	5,002,376		4,890,977		4,443,727	3,834,998	3,270,047
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	7,344,150		6,720,998		6,263,564
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	4,572		(3,628)	1,285	1,556	(1,005)	7,688
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	(13,522)		(16,942)		(8,748)
Inventories			1,770		723
Deferred income taxes	(5,954)		(8,352)		(6,380)
Prepaid expenses and other	(23,076)		54		1,178
Total current assets	(37,980)		(27,098)		(11,671)
Intercompany	(1,394,023)		(994,122)		(662,761)
Other assets	(7,024)		(6,621)		(5,099)
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,828,620)		(5,512,105)		(4,814,900)
TOTAL ASSETS	(7,267,647)		(6,539,946)		(5,494,431)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	(6)		(7)		(2,620)
Accrued liabilities	(31,472)		(6,138)		(2,533)
Total current liabilities	(31,478)		(6,145)		(5,153)
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deferred income taxes	(10,469)		(14,573)		(11,479)
Intercompany	(1,397,080)		(1,007,123)		(662,899)
Total noncurrent liabilities	(1,407,549)		(1,021,696)		(674,378)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	(100)		(100)		(100)
Additional paid-in capital	(45,148)		(42,835)		(16,104)
Retained earnings	(5,738,896)		(5,381,476)		(4,661,812)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(44,476)		(87,694)		(136,884)
Total shareholders' equity	(5,828,620)		(5,512,105)		(4,814,900)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	(7,267,647)		(6,539,946)		(5,494,431)
Guarantor/Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	(1,949)		(2,050)	(357)	(202)	(1,080)	(1,203)
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	(9)		(31)		(41)
Deferred income taxes	3,394		5,372		4,731
Prepaid expenses and other	14,104		8,863		10,723
Total current assets	15,540		12,154		15,211
Investments	13,200		14,344		10,506
Property, plant and equipment, net	48,233		42,027		33,540
Intercompany	14,927		14,855		13,345
Other assets	8,042		8,110		5,315
Investment in subsidiaries	5,592,313		5,276,750		4,584,267
TOTAL ASSETS	5,692,255		5,368,240		4,662,184
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	80,907		80,562		60,138
Accrued liabilities	15,481		31,960		28,816
Total current liabilities	96,388		112,522		88,954
Noncurrent liabilities:
Intercompany	576,457		346,545		114,534
Other	17,034		18,196		14,969
Total noncurrent liabilities	593,491		364,741		129,503
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	11,085		11,051		10,874
Additional paid-in capital	402,442		383,972		288,758
Retained earnings	4,729,390		4,525,797		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,072		83,126		132,530
Treasury stock, at cost	(180,613)		(112,969)		(91,098)
Total shareholders' equity	5,002,376		4,890,977		4,443,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	5,692,255		5,368,240		4,662,184
Issuer Subsidiary | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	695,343		329,655	553,201	412,596	67,074	324,204
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	495,480		623,274		518,362
Inventories	84,323		67,113		55,892
Deferred income taxes	17,209		19,499		16,403
Prepaid expenses and other	1,505		15,013		24,789
Total current assets	1,293,860		1,054,554		1,028,042
Investments	151,448		222,300		305,648
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,006,311		4,681,294		4,289,267
Intercompany	1,177,045		782,626		465,024
Other assets	1,425		1,197		1,227
Investment in subsidiaries	236,307		235,355		230,633
TOTAL ASSETS	7,866,396		6,977,326		6,319,841
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	59,769		80,488		58,150
Accrued liabilities	132,482		212,896		123,009
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs	39,207		39,635		114,600
Total current liabilities	231,458		333,019		295,759
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	532,908		39,502		79,137
Deferred income taxes	1,265,090		1,182,192		1,207,440
Intercompany	240,490		141,066		144,902
Other	20,866		19,948		20,598
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,059,354		1,382,708		1,452,077
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	100		100		100
Additional paid-in capital	44,805		42,516		16,000
Retained earnings	5,486,203		5,131,289		4,419,021
Accumulated other comprehensive income	44,476		87,694		136,884
Total shareholders' equity	5,575,584		5,261,599		4,572,005
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	7,866,396		6,977,326		6,319,841
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	21,161		36,932	$ 30,850	33,918	$ 31,106	$ 33,557
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	141,757		98,913		111,847
Inventories	39,946		37,358		32,251
Deferred income taxes					1,660
Prepaid expenses and other	86,599		56,982		42,848
Current assets of discontinued operations	7,486		7,206		3,705
Total current assets	296,949		237,391		226,229
Property, plant and equipment, net	518,274		465,223		353,296
Intercompany	202,051		196,641		184,392
Other assets	35,872		16,123		12,053
TOTAL ASSETS	1,053,146		915,378		775,970
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	31,703		20,988		28,711
Accrued liabilities	59,765		43,560		40,392
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	3,309		3,217		3,210
Total current liabilities	94,777		67,765		72,313
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deferred income taxes	65,743		47,640		27,020
Intercompany	580,133		519,512		403,463
Other	55,280		25,966		29,784
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	4,177		3,989		495
Total noncurrent liabilities	705,333		597,107		460,762
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	343		319		104
Retained earnings	252,693		250,187		242,791
Total shareholders' equity	253,036		250,506		242,895
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,053,146		$ 915,378		$ 775,970

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

12.Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits

The following provides information at March 31, 2015 and 2014 related to the Company-sponsored domestic defined benefit pension plan:

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	1,171		$	1,201		$	2,342		$	2,402
Expected return on plan assets	(1,743		)	(1,664		)	(3,486		)	(3,328		)
Recognized net actuarial loss	309			229			618			458
Net pension expense	$	(263	)	$	(234	)	$	(526	)	$	(468	)

Employer Contributions

We did not make any contributions to the Pension Plan during the six months ended March 31, 2015.  Subsequent to March 31, 2015, we contributed $2.0 million to fund distributions.  We could make contributions for the remainder of fiscal 2015 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating assets.

NOTE 9 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        We maintain a domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain U.S. employees who meet certain age and service requirements. In July 2003, we revised the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Employee Retirement Plan ("Pension Plan") to close the Pension Plan to new participants effective October 1, 2003, and reduce benefit accruals for current participants through September 30, 2006, at which time benefit accruals were discontinued and the Pension Plan was frozen.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations and fair value of Pension Plan assets over the two-year period ended September 30, 2014 and a statement of the funded status as of September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	111,108		$	102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	102,680		$	112,062
Interest cost		4,763			4,339
Actuarial (gain) loss		10,787			(9,320	)
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	111,108		$	102,680
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	96,818		$	86,718
Actual return on plan assets		11,132			12,369
Employer contribution		7,329			2,132
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	108,157		$	96,818
Funded status of the plan at end of year	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Accrued liabilities	$	(62	)	$	(145	)
Noncurrent liabilities—other		(2,889	)		(5,717	)
Net amount recognized	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

Net actuarial loss $ (23,405 ) $ (19,210 )

        The amount recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and not yet reflected in periodic benefit cost expected to be amortized in next year's periodic benefit cost is a net actuarial loss of $1.2 million.

        The weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs		4.80	%		4.06	%		4.33	%
Discount rate for year-end obligations		4.32	%		4.80	%		4.06	%
Expected return on plan assets		6.61	%		7.06	%		7.16	%

        The mortality table issued by the Society of Actuaries in October 2014 was used for the September 30, 2014 pension calculation. The new mortality information reflects improved life expectancies and projected mortality improvements.

        We contributed $7.3 million to the Pension Plan in fiscal 2014 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets. We estimate contributing at least $0.1 million in fiscal 2015 to meet the minimum contribution required by law and may make additional contributions in fiscal 2015 if needed to fund unexpected distributions.

        Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit) were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

        We record settlement expense when benefit payments exceed the total annual service and interest costs.

        The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

Years Ended September 30,
2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 - 2024	Total
$5,510	$6,416	$5,642	$6,999	$7,559	$36,032	$68,158

        Included in the Pension Plan is an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND ASSET ALLOCATION

        Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. The investment strategy is intended to help pay the cost of the Plan while providing adequate security to meet the benefits promised under the Plan. We maintain a diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value that might occur from devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls are considered. Plan assets are invested in portfolios of diversified public-market equity securities and fixed income securities. The Plan does not directly hold securities of the Company.

        The expected long-term rate of return on Plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the Plan's investment portfolio after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of the return and volatility of various asset classes.

        The target allocation for 2015 and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan at the end of fiscal 2014 and 2013, by asset category, follows:

	Target Allocation			Percentage of Plan Assets At September 30,
Asset Category	2015			2014			2013
U.S. equities		55	%		61	%		58	%
International equities		15			12			13
Fixed income		27			25			27
Real estate and other		3			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

PLAN ASSETS

        The fair value of Plan assets at September 30, 2014 and 2013, summarized by level within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 8, are as follows:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	2,250	$	2,250	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		55,054		55,054		—		—
Bond funds		24,722		24,722		—		—
International stock funds		8,731		8,731		—		—
Total mutual funds		88,507		88,507		—		—
Domestic common stock		15,733		15,733		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,366		1,366		—		—
Oil and gas properties		301		—		—		301
Total	$	108,157	$	107,856	$	—	$	301

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	1,983	$	1,983	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		44,129		44,129		—		—
Bond funds		23,749		23,749		—		—
International stock funds		12,519		12,519		—		—
Total mutual funds		80,397		80,397		—		—
Domestic common stock		12,998		12,998		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,153		1,153		—		—
Oil and gas properties		287		—		—		287
Total	$	96,818	$	96,531	$	—	$	287

        The Plan's financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. The Plan has no assets utilizing Level 2. The Plan's assets utilizing Level 3 inputs consist of oil and gas properties. The fair value of oil and gas properties is determined by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., based upon actual revenue received for the previous twelve-month period and experience with similar assets.

        The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Plan's Level 3 assets for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Oil and Gas Properties
	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	287	$	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date		14		(12	)
Balance, end of year	$	301	$	287

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

        Substantially all employees on the United States payroll may elect to participate in the 401(k)/Thrift Plan by contributing a portion of their earnings. We contribute an amount equal to 100 percent of the first five percent of the participant's compensation subject to certain limitations. The annual expense incurred for this defined contribution plan was $32.3 million, $28.3 million and $26.7 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Earnings per Share

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Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per Share

3.Earnings per Share

ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share.  We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends.  Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260.  As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	149,536		$	174,589		$	352,593		$	347,771
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
Net income	149,537			174,570			352,579			347,752
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders	(948		)	(1,035		)	(2,212		)	(2,027		)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,588			173,554			350,381			345,744
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	148,589			173,535			350,367			345,725
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders	3			8			9			17
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,591			173,562			350,390			345,761
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	$	148,592		$	173,543		$	350,376		$	345,742
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share — weighted-average shares	107,646			107,692			107,812			107,417
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock	724			1,389			808			1,528
Denominator for diluted earnings per share — adjusted weighted-average shares	108,370			109,081			108,620			108,945
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17

The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	667		215		667		256
Weighted-average price per share	$	72.85	$	79.67	$	72.85	$	79.67

NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE

        ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividend or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260. As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

        Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

        The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

13.Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period.  The following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows:

	Six Months Ended
	March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	679,771		$	372,892
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current period	123,548			29,264
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period	(39,954		)	(45,403		)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	$	763,365		$	356,753

NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

        Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year. The following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	1,047,176		$	791,741		$	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year		29,264			46,589			61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year		(123,548	)		(29,264	)		(46,589	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	952,892		$	809,066		$	1,097,680

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Unrealized appreciation on securities, income taxes	$ (15.5)	$ 34.2	$ 37.2
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, income taxes	(17.5)	(60.8)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, income taxes	$ (1.5)	$ 6.6	$ 2.4

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DEBT

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

DEBT

DEBT

8.Debt

At March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, we had the following unsecured long-term debt outstanding:

							Unamortized Discount and
	Principal						Debt Issuance Costs
	March 31,			September 30,			March 31,			September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2015	$	40,000		$	40,000		$	112		$	141
Due July 21, 2016	40,000			40,000			113			141
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012	—			—			471			581
Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015:
Due March 19, 2025	500,000			—			7,189			—
	580,000			80,000			7,885			863
Less long-term debt due within one year	(40,000		)	(40,000		)	(793		)	(365		)
Long-term debt	$	540,000		$	40,000		$	7,092		$	498

We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at March 31, 2015 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016.  Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent.  Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016.  We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

On March 19, 2015, we issued $500 million of 4.65 percent 10-year unsecured senior notes.  The net proceeds, after discount and issuance cost, of approximately $492.8 million will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures associated with our rig construction program.  Interest is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 each year, commencing on September 15, 2015.  The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method.  The debt issuance costs are amortized straight-line over the stated life of the obligation, which approximates the effective yield method.

We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017.  The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit.  The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).  We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility.  Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization.  The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum.  Based on our debt to total capitalization on March 31, 2015, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively.  Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00.  The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality.  At March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.  As of March 31, 2015, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $48.2 million.  One of the three outstanding letters of credit is a $21 million letter that supports an overdraft facility with a bank in an international location.  The short-term borrowing is in local currency with an interest rate that adjusts monthly based on local market rates.  Given local currency considerations, the annual interest rates approach 30 percent.  At March 31, 2015, we had $251.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

At March 31, 2015, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations.  These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

We have a $9.5 million unsecured line of credit with a bank in an international location that will mature on June 12, 2015.  A total of $7 million may be borrowed for working capital needs and $2.5 million is reserved for bank guaranties.  The interest rate for borrowings would be at seven percent.  At March 31, 2015, there were no borrowings or bank guarantees outstanding against the line.

NOTE 3 DEBT

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had $40 million and $80 million, respectively, in unsecured long-term debt outstanding at rates and maturities shown in the following table:

	Principal				Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs
	September 30,
					September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000	$	—	$	27
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000		—		145
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		145
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		146
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012		—		—		581		800
	$	80,000	$	195,000		863		1,263
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000		365		400
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000	$	498	$	863

        The intermediate unsecured debt outstanding at September 30, 2013 matured August 15, 2014 and was paid in full.

        We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at September 30, 2014 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent. Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016. We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

        We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017. The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit. The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total capitalization on September 30, 2014, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality. As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $34.2 million. At September 30, 2014, we had $265.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

        At September 30, 2014, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations. These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

        The applicable agreements for all unsecured debt described in this Note 3 contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

        At September 30, 2014, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending September 30,
2015	$	40,000
2016		40,000
	$	80,000

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

2.Discontinued Operations

Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela.  Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due within the country of Venezuela.  Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations.

NOTE 2 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela. Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due in Venezuela.

        Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations. Included in fiscal 2013 and 2012 are proceeds from arbitration, as more fully described in Note 13.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

11.Segment Information

We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land.  The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies.  To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments.  Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit that is managed separately.  Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and other South American and Middle Eastern countries.  Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments.  Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income.  Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from continuing operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

• revenues from external and internal customers

• direct operating costs

• depreciation and

• allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.  We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance by presenting trends in our core businesses.  We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods.  We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers.  Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons.  However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,608,510	$	—		$	1,608,510		$	542,988
Offshore	132,099		—			132,099			40,553
International Land	191,107		—			191,107			18,542
	1,931,716		—			1,931,716			602,083
Other	7,921		442			8,363			(5,116		)
	1,939,637		442			1,940,079			596,967
Eliminations	—		(442		)	(442		)	—
Total	$	1,939,637	$	—		$	1,939,637		$	596,967

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,473,465	$	—		$	1,473,465		$	496,014
Offshore	122,330		—			122,330			37,841
International Land	180,874		—			180,874			23,919
	1,776,669		—			1,776,669			557,774
Other	5,913		431			6,344			(5,249		)
	1,782,582		431			1,783,013			552,525
Eliminations	—		(431		)	(431		)	—
Total	$	1,782,582	$	—		$	1,782,582		$	552,525

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	718,463	$	—		$	718,463		$	224,866
Offshore	62,626		—			62,626			19,069
International Land	98,222		—			98,222			6,328
	879,311		—			879,311			250,263
Other	3,741		220			3,961			(3,217		)
	883,052		220			883,272			247,046
Eliminations	—		(220		)	(220		)	—
Total	$	883,052	$	—		$	883,052		$	247,046

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	741,791	$	—		$	741,791		$	245,062
Offshore	63,276		—			63,276			19,343
International Land	85,533		—			85,533			11,168
	890,600		—			890,600			275,573
Other	2,830		211			3,041			(2,244		)
	893,430		211			893,641			273,329
Eliminations	—		(211		)	(211		)	—
Total	$	893,430	$	—		$	893,430		$	273,329

The following table reconciles segment operating income per the table above to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	247,046		$	273,329		$	596,967		$	552,525
Income from asset sales	2,915			4,098			7,070			9,762
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(22,789		)	(22,085		)	(45,046		)	(42,914		)
Operating income	227,172			255,342			558,991			519,373
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	2,549			490			2,834			943
Interest expense	(2,471		)	(1,725		)	(3,032		)	(2,919		)
Gain on sale of investment securities	—			21,352			—			21,352
Other	55			(32		)	369			(377		)
Total other income (expense)	133			20,085			171			18,999
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	227,305		$	275,427		$	559,162		$	538,372

The following table presents total assets by reportable segment:

			September 30,
	March 31,		2014
	2015		(as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Total assets
U.S. Land	$	5,482,725	$	5,259,947
Offshore	117,813		137,101
International Land	713,138		589,968
Other	40,228		40,080
	6,353,904		6,027,096
Investments and corporate operations	982,760		686,696
Total assets from continued operations	7,336,664		6,713,792
Discontinued operations	7,486		7,206
	$	7,344,150	$	6,720,998

The following table presents revenues from external customers by country based on the location of service provided:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Operating revenues
United States	$	778,637	$	800,775	$	1,734,918	$	1,589,466
Argentina	39,480		26,695		64,563		53,054
Colombia	22,903		21,064		46,354		47,794
Ecuador	6,420		16,822		21,614		34,622
Other foreign	35,612		28,074		72,188		57,646
Total	$	883,052	$	893,430	$	1,939,637	$	1,782,582

NOTE 14 SEGMENT INFORMATION

        We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land. The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies. To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments. Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit which is managed separately. Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and other South American and Middle Eastern countries. Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments. Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income. Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

        We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

•           revenues from external and internal customers

•           direct operating costs

•           depreciation and

•           allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

        General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

        Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense. We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in our core businesses. We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

        Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for continuing operations for each of the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is shown in the following table:

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets (as adjusted)		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,259,947	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,016		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,713,792		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,713,792	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,742,381	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,378,423		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,259,859		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,259,859	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,420,625	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,048,298		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,711,794		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,711,794	$	1,082,678

        The following table reconciles segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

        The following table presents revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571

        Long-lived assets are comprised of property, plant and equipment.

        Revenues from one customer accounted for approximately 10.7 percent, 9.5 percent and 12.0 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Revenues from another customer accounted for approximately 8.2 percent, 7.9 percent and 10.2 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Collectively, the receivables from these customers were approximately $122.5 million and $94.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

NOTE 10 SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

        The following reflects the activity in our reserve for bad debt for 2014, 2013 and 2012:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at October 1,	$	4,795		$	942		$	776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Write-off of bad debt		2			(22	)		(39	)
Balance at September 30,	$	4,597		$	4,795		$	942

        Prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities at September 30 consist of the following:

	September 30,
	2014 (as adjusted)		2013 (as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash	$	28,244	$	23,691
Prepaid insurance		13,316		14,250
Deferred mobilization		20,133		11,395
Income tax asset		—		9,322
Prepaid value added tax		434		5,004
Other		18,785		15,876
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	80,912	$	79,538
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs	$	91,408	$	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits		88,128		71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax		42,538		38,328
Accrued income taxes		10,611		—
Deferred mobilization		18,103		12,235
Self-insurance liabilities		8,118		7,028
Deferred income		3,144		11,663
Other		20,228		18,603
Total accrued liabilities	$	282,278	$	189,684
Noncurrent liabilities—Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans	$	25,305	$	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities		13,476		12,207
Deferred mobilization		3,818		8,067
Deferred income		—		1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties		13,239		12,844
Other		8,272		7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities—other	$	64,110	$	65,351

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-Based Compensation

7.Stock-Based Compensation

On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”) was approved by our stockholders.  The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board to grant non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors.  Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services.  The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant.  Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date.  There were 419,585 non-qualified stock options and 275,250 shares of restricted stock awards granted in the six months ended March 31, 2015.  Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	1,908	$	1,989	$	4,970	$	5,642
Restricted stock	4,189		3,805		8,109		7,162
	$	6,097	$	5,794	$	13,079	$	12,804

STOCK OPTIONS

The following summarizes the weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

	2015		2014
Risk-free interest rate	1.7	%	1.6	%
Expected stock volatility	36.9	%	52.6	%
Dividend yield	3.9	%	3.1	%
Expected term (in years)	5.5		5.5

Risk-Free Interest Rate.  The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

Expected Volatility Rate.  Expected volatility is based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

Expected Dividend Yield.  The expected dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

Expected Term.  The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding.  We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

A summary of stock option activity under all existing long-term incentive plans for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
					Weighted-
			Weighted-		Average	Aggregate
			Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Shares		Exercise		Contractual Term	Value
Options	(in thousands)		Price		(in years)	(in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2015	2,931		$	47.96
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(20	)	51.38
Forfeited/Expired	(2	)	76.68
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91	5.6	$	61.8
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2015	2,902		$	47.86	5.6	$	61.8
Exercisable at March 31, 2015	2,147		$	41.22	4.6	$	58.7

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Exercise
Options	(in thousands)		Price
Outstanding at October 1, 2014	2,629		$	43.46
Granted	420		68.83
Exercised	(124	)	21.56
Forfeited/Expired	(16	)	68.59
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91

The weighted-average fair value of options granted in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $16.39.  No options were granted in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 was $0.3 million and $7.2 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2015, the unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was $9.2 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years.

RESTRICTED STOCK

Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years.  We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.  The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date.  As of March 31, 2015, there was $29.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years.

A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2015 and changes in restricted stock outstanding during the six months then ended is presented below:

	Six Months Ended
	March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Grant-Date
Restricted Stock Awards	(in thousands)		Fair Value
Unvested at October 1, 2014	634		$	64.03
Granted	275		68.83
Vested (1)	(214	)	54.18
Forfeited	(8	)	66.51
Unvested at March 31, 2015	687		$	66.93

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

NOTE 6 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan") was approved by our stockholders. The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors to grant nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors. Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date. We have the right to satisfy option exercises from treasury shares and from authorized but unissued shares. There were 261,438 nonqualified stock options and 230,375 shares of restricted stock awards granted under the 2010 Plan during fiscal 2014. Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

        A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

        Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost of $26.6 million, $9.8 million and $3.3 million are reported as a financing cash flow in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

STOCK OPTIONS

        Vesting requirements for stock options are determined by the Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors. Options currently outstanding began vesting one year after the grant date with 25 percent of the options vesting for four consecutive years.

        We use the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the fair value of stock options granted to employees. The fair value of the options is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which are generally the vesting periods. The weighted-average fair value calculations for options granted within the fiscal period are based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth in the table below. Options that were granted in prior periods are based on assumptions prevailing at the date of grant.

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

        Risk-Free Interest Rate.    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

        Expected Volatility Rate.    Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

        Expected Dividend Yield.    The dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

        Expected Term.    The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

        Based on these calculations, the weighted-average fair value per option granted to acquire a share of common stock was $29.44, $23.80 and $27.75 per share for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

        The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2014 (shares in thousands):

	Outstanding Stock Options						Exercisable Stock Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Options		Weighted-Average Remaining Life		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$16.01 to $35.105		1,108		2.7	$	27.00		1,108	$	27.00
$38.015 to $54.18		896		6.6	$	46.74		574	$	43.36
$59.76 to $79.67		625		8.0	$	67.91		202	$	63.76
$16.01 to $79.67		2,629		5.3	$	43.46		1,884	$	35.93

        At September 30, 2014, the weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options was 4.2 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $116.7 million with a weighted-average exercise price of $35.93 per share.

        The number of options vested or expected to vest at September 30, 2014 was 2,623,688 with an aggregate intrinsic value of $142.8 million and a weighted-average exercise price of $43.43 per share.

        As of September 30, 2014, the unrecognized compensation cost related to the stock options was $7.6 million. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $100.9 million, $40.4 million and $12.0 million, respectively.

        The grant date fair value of shares vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8.8 million, $9.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

RESTRICTED STOCK

        Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of September 30, 2014, there was $20.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

7.Stock-Based Compensation

On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”) was approved by our stockholders.  The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board to grant non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors.  Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services.  The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant.  Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date.  There were 419,585 non-qualified stock options and 275,250 shares of restricted stock awards granted in the six months ended March 31, 2015.  Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	1,908	$	1,989	$	4,970	$	5,642
Restricted stock	4,189		3,805		8,109		7,162
	$	6,097	$	5,794	$	13,079	$	12,804

STOCK OPTIONS

The following summarizes the weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

	2015		2014
Risk-free interest rate	1.7	%	1.6	%
Expected stock volatility	36.9	%	52.6	%
Dividend yield	3.9	%	3.1	%
Expected term (in years)	5.5		5.5

Risk-Free Interest Rate.  The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

Expected Volatility Rate.  Expected volatility is based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

Expected Dividend Yield.  The expected dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

Expected Term.  The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding.  We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

A summary of stock option activity under all existing long-term incentive plans for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
					Weighted-
			Weighted-		Average	Aggregate
			Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
	Shares		Exercise		Contractual Term	Value
Options	(in thousands)		Price		(in years)	(in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2015	2,931		$	47.96
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(20	)	51.38
Forfeited/Expired	(2	)	76.68
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91	5.6	$	61.8
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2015	2,902		$	47.86	5.6	$	61.8
Exercisable at March 31, 2015	2,147		$	41.22	4.6	$	58.7

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Exercise
Options	(in thousands)		Price
Outstanding at October 1, 2014	2,629		$	43.46
Granted	420		68.83
Exercised	(124	)	21.56
Forfeited/Expired	(16	)	68.59
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	2,909		$	47.91

The weighted-average fair value of options granted in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $16.39.  No options were granted in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended March 31, 2015 was $0.3 million and $7.2 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2015, the unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was $9.2 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years.

RESTRICTED STOCK

Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years.  We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.  The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date.  As of March 31, 2015, there was $29.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years.

A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2015 and changes in restricted stock outstanding during the six months then ended is presented below:

	Six Months Ended
	March 31, 2015
			Weighted-
			Average
	Shares		Grant-Date
Restricted Stock Awards	(in thousands)		Fair Value
Unvested at October 1, 2014	634		$	64.03
Granted	275		68.83
Vested (1)	(214	)	54.18
Forfeited	(8	)	66.51
Unvested at March 31, 2015	687		$	66.93

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

NOTE 6 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan") was approved by our stockholders. The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors to grant nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors. Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date. We have the right to satisfy option exercises from treasury shares and from authorized but unissued shares. There were 261,438 nonqualified stock options and 230,375 shares of restricted stock awards granted under the 2010 Plan during fiscal 2014. Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

        A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

        Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost of $26.6 million, $9.8 million and $3.3 million are reported as a financing cash flow in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

STOCK OPTIONS

        Vesting requirements for stock options are determined by the Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors. Options currently outstanding began vesting one year after the grant date with 25 percent of the options vesting for four consecutive years.

        We use the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the fair value of stock options granted to employees. The fair value of the options is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which are generally the vesting periods. The weighted-average fair value calculations for options granted within the fiscal period are based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth in the table below. Options that were granted in prior periods are based on assumptions prevailing at the date of grant.

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

        Risk-Free Interest Rate.    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

        Expected Volatility Rate.    Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

        Expected Dividend Yield.    The dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

        Expected Term.    The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

        Based on these calculations, the weighted-average fair value per option granted to acquire a share of common stock was $29.44, $23.80 and $27.75 per share for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

        The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2014 (shares in thousands):

	Outstanding Stock Options						Exercisable Stock Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Options		Weighted-Average Remaining Life		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$16.01 to $35.105		1,108		2.7	$	27.00		1,108	$	27.00
$38.015 to $54.18		896		6.6	$	46.74		574	$	43.36
$59.76 to $79.67		625		8.0	$	67.91		202	$	63.76
$16.01 to $79.67		2,629		5.3	$	43.46		1,884	$	35.93

        At September 30, 2014, the weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options was 4.2 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $116.7 million with a weighted-average exercise price of $35.93 per share.

        The number of options vested or expected to vest at September 30, 2014 was 2,623,688 with an aggregate intrinsic value of $142.8 million and a weighted-average exercise price of $43.43 per share.

        As of September 30, 2014, the unrecognized compensation cost related to the stock options was $7.6 million. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $100.9 million, $40.4 million and $12.0 million, respectively.

        The grant date fair value of shares vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8.8 million, $9.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

RESTRICTED STOCK

        Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of September 30, 2014, there was $20.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

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RISK FACTORS (Details) - 12 months ended Sep. 30, 2014 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total
Period for which cumulative inflation rates used for considering country as highly inflationary	3 years
Minimum
Insurance coverage deductibles range for claims which occur outside or inside the United States	$ 1
Cumulative inflation rate before a country is considered highly inflationary (as a percent)	100.00%
Maximum
Insurance coverage deductibles range for claims which occur outside or inside the United States	$ 3

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Shareholders' Equity (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component
Balance	$ 41,078	$ 83,126	$ 132,530
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1,203)	(43,447)	(19,006)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	197	393	(30,398)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,006)	(43,054)	(49,404)
Balance	40,072	40,072	83,126
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component
Balance	55,174	97,418	144,161
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1,203)	(43,447)	(19,006)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(27,737)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,203)	(43,447)	(46,743)
Balance	53,971	53,971	97,418
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component
Balance	(14,096)	(14,292)	(11,631)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	197	393	(2,661)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	197	393	(2,661)
Balance	$ (13,899)	$ (13,899)	$ (14,292)

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INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

9.Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014 was 36.9 percent and 35.4 percent, respectively.  Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was 34.2 percent and 36.6 percent, respectively.  Effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0 percent primarily due to state and foreign income taxes and the tax benefit from the Internal Revenue Code Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities.  The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 31, 2015 was also impacted by a December 2014 tax law change which resulted in a reduction of the fiscal 2014 Internal Revenue Code Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities.

For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax positions associated with our U.S. and international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits.  However, we do not expect the increases or decreases to have a material effect on results of operations or financial position.  We provided for uncertain tax positions of $7.0 million, including interest and penalties, during the six months ended March 31, 2015 related to the previous disclosure of a possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions of approximately $8.4 million to $11.0 million due to international tax matters.

NOTE 4 INCOME TAXES

        The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	323,386		$	315,820		$	108,297
Foreign		15,841			14,551			13,201
State		21,197			32,916			10,542
		360,424			363,287			132,040
Deferred:
Federal		28,183			35,530			196,373
Foreign		(3,265	)		(1,409	)		(6,484	)
State		2,206			(4,564	)		7,042
		27,124			29,557			196,931
Total provision	$	387,548		$	392,844		$	328,971

        The amounts of domestic and foreign income before income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	1,061,006	$	1,071,435	$	886,484
Foreign		35,308		42,862		16,096
	$	1,096,314	$	1,114,297	$	902,580

        Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated and necessary allowances are provided. The carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on management's judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future.

        The components of our net deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	1,187,774	$	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities		83,787		117,567
Other		67		55
Total deferred tax liabilities		1,271,628		1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves		1,370		2,146
Self-insurance reserves		10,311		8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards		48,285		54,867
Financial accruals		52,289		48,963
Other		8,332		7,487
Total deferred tax assets		120,587		121,820
Valuation allowance		47,699		49,631
Net deferred tax assets		72,888		72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	1,198,740	$	1,206,567

        The change in our net deferred tax assets and liabilities is impacted by foreign currency remeasurement.

        As of September 30, 2014, we had state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $7.4 million and $24.6 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $49.9 million (of which $39.2 million is reflected as a deferred tax asset in our Consolidated Financial Statements prior to consideration of our valuation allowance) which will expire in fiscal 2015 through 2024. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $0.5 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $39.2 million which more likely than not will not be utilized.

        Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
U.S. Federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effect of foreign taxes		1.2			1.1			0.7
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.4			1.5			1.4
U.S. domestic production activities		(2.6	)		(2.1	)		(1.1	)
Other		0.4			(0.2	)		0.4
Effective income tax rate		35.4	%		35.3	%		36.4	%

        We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had accrued interest and penalties of $6.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

        A reconciliation of the change in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,	$	8,129		$	8,438
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods		(4	)		(914	)
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods		4,293			1,896
Gross decreases—current period effect of tax positions		(836	)		(437	)
Gross increases—current period effect of tax positions		4			147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments		(533	)		(562	)
Settlements		(306	)		(439	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,	$	10,747		$	8,129

        As of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits includes $2.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate. The remaining unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties are included in other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax position associated with our international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits. However, we believe it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions may increase by approximately $8.6 million to $11.2 million during the next 12 months due to an international matter. We provided for uncertain tax positions of $3.5 million related to discontinued operations during the twelve months ended September 30, 2014.

        We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years that remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions include fiscal 2010 through 2013, with the exception of jurisdictions currently under audit. Audits in foreign jurisdictions are generally complete through fiscal 2001.

        On September 13, 2013, the IRS issued final regulations providing guidance on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and proposed regulations providing guidance on the dispositions of such property. The implementation date for these regulations is tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Changes for tax treatment elected by us or required by the regulations will generally be effective prospectively; however, implementation of many of the regulations' provisions will require a calculation of the cumulative effect of the changes on prior years, and it is expected that such amount will have to be included in the determination of our taxable income in fiscal 2015, or possibly over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2015. Since the changes will affect the timing for deducting expenditures for tax purposes, the impact of implementation will be reflected in the amount of income taxes payable or receivable, cash flows from operations and deferred taxes beginning in fiscal 2015, with no net tax provision effect. At this time we estimate the impact of implementing the regulations to be immaterial to the deferred tax balances for all years presented.

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

5.Shareholders’ Equity

The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million shares per calendar year.  The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources.  During the six months ended March 31, 2015, we purchased 810,097 common shares at an aggregate cost of $59.7 million, which are held as treasury shares.  We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2014.

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

	March 31,			September 30,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	86,986		$	157,838
Unrecognized actuarial loss	(22,787		)	(23,405		)
	$	64,199		$	134,433
After-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	53,971		$	97,418
Unrecognized actuarial loss	(13,899		)	(14,292		)
	$	40,072		$	83,126

The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at January 1, 2015	$	55,174		$	(14,096	)	$	41,078
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(1,203		)	—			(1,203		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			197			197
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,203		)	197			(1,006		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at October 1, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(43,447		)	—			(43,447		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			393			393
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(43,447		)	393			(43,054		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income during the three and six months ended March 31, 2015:

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,						Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated
(Loss) Components	2015			2014			2015			2014			Statement of Income
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	—		$	(21,352	)	$	—		$	(21,352	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
	—			8,468			—			8,468			Income tax provision
	$	—		$	(12,884	)	$	—		$	(12,884	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	309		$	229		$	618		$	458		General and administrative
	(112		)	(84		)	(225		)	(166		)	Income tax provision
	$	197		$	145		$	393		$	292		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	197		$	(12,739	)	$	393		$	(12,592	)

NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        On September 30, 2014, we had 108,232,284 outstanding preferred stock purchase rights ("Rights") pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement dated January 8, 1996, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 8, 2005. As adjusted for the two-for-one stock splits in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 2006, and as long as the Rights are not separately transferable, one-half Right attaches to each share of our common stock. Under the terms of the Rights Agreement each Right entitles the holder thereof to purchase one full unit consisting of one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"), without par value, at a price of $250 per unit. The exercise price and the number of units of Preferred Stock issuable on exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment in certain cases to prevent dilution. The Rights will be attached to the common stock certificates and are not exercisable or transferable apart from the common stock, until ten business days after a person acquires 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock or ten business days following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person owning 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock. In that event, each holder of a Right (other than the acquiring person) shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. In the event we are acquired in a merger or certain other business combination transactions (including one in which we are the surviving corporation), or more than 50 percent of our assets or earning power is sold or transferred, each holder of a Right shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the acquiring company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. The Rights are redeemable under certain circumstances at $0.01 per Right and will expire, unless earlier redeemed, on January 31, 2016.

        The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources. During fiscal 2012, we purchased 1,747,819 common shares at an aggregate cost of $77.6 million, which are held as treasury shares. We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we purchased 414,992 common shares at an aggregate cost of $32.3 million, which will be held as treasury shares.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

        The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the year ended September 30, 2014:

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

3.Earnings per Share

ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share.  We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends.  Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260.  As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	149,536		$	174,589		$	352,593		$	347,771
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
Net income	149,537			174,570			352,579			347,752
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders	(948		)	(1,035		)	(2,212		)	(2,027		)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,588			173,554			350,381			345,744
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	148,589			173,535			350,367			345,725
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders	3			8			9			17
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,591			173,562			350,390			345,761
From discontinued operations	1			(19		)	(14		)	(19		)
	$	148,592		$	173,543		$	350,376		$	345,742
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share — weighted-average shares	107,646			107,692			107,812			107,417
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock	724			1,389			808			1,528
Denominator for diluted earnings per share — adjusted weighted-average shares	108,370			109,081			108,620			108,945
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.38		$	1.61		$	3.25		$	3.22
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	1.37		$	1.59		$	3.23		$	3.17

The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	667		215		667		256
Weighted-average price per share	$	72.85	$	79.67	$	72.85	$	79.67

NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE

        ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividend or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260. As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

        Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

        The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Operating revenues	$ 883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 1,939,637	$ 1,782,582	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Operating income	227,172	263,502	271,912	255,342	264,031	243,234	239,960	232,920	240,547	558,991	519,373	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Income from continuing operations	149,536	168,705	192,290	174,589	173,182	159,797	250,978	151,067	159,611	352,593	347,771	708,766	721,453	573,609
Net income	$ 149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	$ 174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	$ 352,579	$ 347,752	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.35	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 3.25	$ 3.22	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Net income (in dollars per share)	1.38	1.55	1.77	1.61	1.61	1.49	2.49	1.41	1.50	3.25	3.22	6.54	6.89	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	1.37	1.53	1.75	1.59	1.59	1.47	2.32	1.39	1.48	3.23	3.17	6.46	6.65	5.27
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.37	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.46	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 3.23	$ 3.17	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Gain from the sale of assets, net		$ 5,000	$ 1,400	$ 2,700	$ 3,700	$ 2,800	$ 2,600	$ 3,400	$ 3,400
Gain from the sale of assets, per diluted share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.05	$ 0.01	$ 0.02	$ 0.03	$ 0.03	$ 0.02	$ 0.03	$ 0.03
Gain on sale of investment securities, net of tax			$ 14,900	$ 12,900			$ 92,400		$ 5,500
Gain from the sale of investment securities, per diluted share (in dollars per share)			$ 0.13	$ 0.12			$ 0.86		$ 0.05

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Reconciliation of total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the consolidated statements of cash flows
Capital expenditures incurred	$ 679,771	$ 372,892	$ 1,047,176	$ 791,741	$ 1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year	123,548	29,264	29,264	46,589	61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year	(39,954)	(45,403)	(123,548)	(29,264)	(46,589)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$ 763,365	$ 356,753	$ 952,892	$ 809,066	$ 1,097,680

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Debt

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

DEBT

Debt

8.Debt

At March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, we had the following unsecured long-term debt outstanding:

							Unamortized Discount and
	Principal						Debt Issuance Costs
	March 31,			September 30,			March 31,			September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2015	$	40,000		$	40,000		$	112		$	141
Due July 21, 2016	40,000			40,000			113			141
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012	—			—			471			581
Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015:
Due March 19, 2025	500,000			—			7,189			—
	580,000			80,000			7,885			863
Less long-term debt due within one year	(40,000		)	(40,000		)	(793		)	(365		)
Long-term debt	$	540,000		$	40,000		$	7,092		$	498

We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at March 31, 2015 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016.  Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent.  Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016.  We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

On March 19, 2015, we issued $500 million of 4.65 percent 10-year unsecured senior notes.  The net proceeds, after discount and issuance cost, of approximately $492.8 million will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures associated with our rig construction program.  Interest is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 each year, commencing on September 15, 2015.  The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method.  The debt issuance costs are amortized straight-line over the stated life of the obligation, which approximates the effective yield method.

We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017.  The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit.  The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).  We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility.  Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization.  The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum.  Based on our debt to total capitalization on March 31, 2015, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively.  Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00.  The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality.  At March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.  As of March 31, 2015, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $48.2 million.  One of the three outstanding letters of credit is a $21 million letter that supports an overdraft facility with a bank in an international location.  The short-term borrowing is in local currency with an interest rate that adjusts monthly based on local market rates.  Given local currency considerations, the annual interest rates approach 30 percent.  At March 31, 2015, we had $251.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

At March 31, 2015, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations.  These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

We have a $9.5 million unsecured line of credit with a bank in an international location that will mature on June 12, 2015.  A total of $7 million may be borrowed for working capital needs and $2.5 million is reserved for bank guaranties.  The interest rate for borrowings would be at seven percent.  At March 31, 2015, there were no borrowings or bank guarantees outstanding against the line.

NOTE 3 DEBT

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had $40 million and $80 million, respectively, in unsecured long-term debt outstanding at rates and maturities shown in the following table:

	Principal				Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs
	September 30,
					September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000	$	—	$	27
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000		—		145
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		145
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000		141		146
Unsecured revolving credit facility issued May 25, 2012		—		—		581		800
	$	80,000	$	195,000		863		1,263
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000		365		400
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000	$	498	$	863

        The intermediate unsecured debt outstanding at September 30, 2013 matured August 15, 2014 and was paid in full.

        We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at September 30, 2014 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent. Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016. We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

        We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017. The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit. The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total capitalization on September 30, 2014, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality. As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $34.2 million. At September 30, 2014, we had $265.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

        At September 30, 2014, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations. These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

        The applicable agreements for all unsecured debt described in this Note 3 contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

        At September 30, 2014, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending September 30,
2015	$	40,000
2016		40,000
	$	80,000

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GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	$ 883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 1,939,637	$ 1,782,582	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Operating costs and other	655,880			638,088						1,380,646	1,263,209	2,664,920	2,430,953	2,242,203
Operating income from continuing operations	227,172	263,502	271,912	255,342	264,031	243,234	239,960	232,920	240,547	558,991	519,373	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income, net	2,604			21,810						3,203	21,918	46,181	163,765	1,634
Interest expense	(2,471)			(1,725)						(3,032)	(2,919)	(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	227,305			275,427						559,162	538,372	1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Income tax provision	77,769			100,838						206,569	190,601	387,548	392,844	328,971
Income from continuing operations	149,536	168,705	192,290	174,589	173,182	159,797	250,978	151,067	159,611	352,593	347,771	708,766	721,453	573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	(76)			2,786						(91)	2,786	2,758	14,701	7,355
Income tax provision	(77)			2,805						(77)	2,805	2,805	(485)	(81)
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income	149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Eliminations
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	(24)			(39)						(40)	(71)	(152)	(67)	(67)
Operating costs and other	(1,034)			(1,125)						(2,066)	(2,242)	(4,300)	(1,310)	(2,911)
Operating income from continuing operations	1,010			1,086						2,026	2,171	4,148	1,243	2,844
Other income, net	(1,010)			(1,086)						(2,026)	(2,171)	(4,148)	(1,288)	(2,846)
Interest expense													45	2
Equity in net income of subsidiaries	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Income from continuing operations	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Net income	(160,467)			(176,710)						(361,934)	(360,175)	(719,825)	(778,465)	(591,711)
Guarantor/Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating costs and other	16,773			4,105						6,080	8,193	10,763	12,775	5,271
Operating income from continuing operations	(16,773)			(4,105)						(6,080)	(8,193)	(10,763)	(12,775)	(5,271)
Other income, net	2			18						3	17	57	20	144
Interest expense	(12)			19						(19)	15	(42)	(83)	(143)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries	160,109			177,037						356,493	352,836	715,157	745,105	584,252
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	143,326			172,969						350,397	344,675	704,409	732,267	578,982
Income tax provision	(6,211)			(1,601)						(2,182)	(3,077)	(4,310)	(4,372)	(2,063)
Income from continuing operations	149,537			174,570						352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Net income	149,537			174,570						352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Issuer Subsidiary | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	774,896			797,968						1,727,005	1,583,591	3,325,039	2,998,299	2,850,355
Operating costs and other	536,028			548,917						1,177,122	1,078,277	2,291,775	2,063,737	1,950,620
Operating income from continuing operations	238,868			249,051						549,883	505,314	1,033,264	934,562	899,735
Other income, net	3,738			22,256						4,659	22,916	48,108	164,170	2,191
Interest expense	(121)			(1,065)						(103)	(1,939)	(3,049)	(4,776)	(6,275)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries	358			(327)						5,441	7,339	4,668	33,360	7,459
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	242,843			269,915						559,880	533,630	1,082,991	1,127,316	903,110
Income tax provision	83,561			93,704						204,966	182,048	370,723	383,881	321,404
Income from continuing operations	159,282			176,211						354,914	351,582	712,268	743,435	581,706
Net income	159,282			176,211						354,914	351,582	712,268	743,435	581,706
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Operating revenues	108,180			95,501						212,672	199,062	394,820	389,382	301,514
Operating costs and other	104,113			86,191						199,510	178,981	366,682	355,751	289,223
Operating income from continuing operations	4,067			9,310						13,162	20,081	28,138	33,631	12,291
Other income, net	(126)			622						567	1,156	2,164	863	2,145
Interest expense	(2,338)			(679)						(2,910)	(995)	(1,563)	(1,315)	(2,237)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,603			9,253						10,819	20,242	28,739	33,179	12,199
Income tax provision	419			8,735						3,785	11,630	21,135	13,335	9,630
Income from continuing operations	1,184			518						7,034	8,612	7,604	19,844	2,569
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	(76)			2,786						(91)	2,786	2,758	14,701	7,355
Income tax provision	(77)			2,805						(77)	2,805	2,805	(485)	(81)
Loss from discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income	$ 1,185			$ 499						$ 7,020	$ 8,593	$ 7,557	$ 35,030	$ 10,005

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Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	1,171		$	1,201		$	2,342		$	2,402
Expected return on plan assets	(1,743		)	(1,664		)	(3,486		)	(3,328		)
Recognized net actuarial loss	309			229			618			458
Net pension expense	$	(263	)	$	(234	)	$	(526	)	$	(468	)

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 2) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment information
Operating revenues	$ 883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 1,939,637	$ 1,782,582	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets	5,572,818	5,188,544				4,676,103				5,572,818		5,188,544	4,676,103	$ 4,351,571
Accounts receivables, net of reserve	623,706	705,214				621,420				623,706		$ 705,214	$ 621,420
Operating revenues | Customer concentration | Customer one
Segment information
Concentration percentage												10.70%	9.50%	12.00%
Operating revenues | Customer concentration | Customer two
Segment information
Concentration percentage												8.20%	7.90%	10.20%
Receivables | Customer concentration
Segment information
Accounts receivables, net of reserve		122,500				94,100						$ 122,500	$ 94,100
United States
Segment information
Operating revenues	778,637			800,775						1,734,918	1,589,466	3,338,365	3,011,760	$ 2,864,570
Long-Lived Assets		4,753,844				4,345,950						4,753,844	4,345,950	4,039,770
Argentina
Segment information
Operating revenues	39,480			26,695						64,563	53,054	107,945	73,208	54,317
Long-Lived Assets		144,823				83,149						144,823	83,149	81,886
Colombia
Segment information
Operating revenues	22,903			21,064						46,354	47,794	85,176	100,052	82,247
Long-Lived Assets		107,112				81,315						107,112	81,315	84,389
Ecuador
Segment information
Operating revenues	6,420			16,822						21,614	34,622	69,195	67,890	56,448
Long-Lived Assets		70,742				63,894						70,742	63,894	38,265
Other foreign
Segment information
Operating revenues	$ 35,612			$ 28,074						$ 72,188	$ 57,646	119,026	134,704	94,220
Long-Lived Assets		$ 112,023				$ 101,795						$ 112,023	$ 101,795	$ 107,261

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

15.Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance.  The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.  This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract.  The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard.  We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations, fair value of Pension Plan assets and statement of the funded status

	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	111,108		$	102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	102,680		$	112,062
Interest cost		4,763			4,339
Actuarial (gain) loss		10,787			(9,320	)
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	111,108		$	102,680
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	96,818		$	86,718
Actual return on plan assets		11,132			12,369
Employer contribution		7,329			2,132
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	108,157		$	96,818
Funded status of the plan at end of year	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

Schedule of amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

        The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Accrued liabilities	$	(62	)	$	(145	)
Noncurrent liabilities—other		(2,889	)		(5,717	)
Net amount recognized	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

Schedule of amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost

        The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

Net actuarial loss $ (23,405 ) $ (19,210 )

Schedule of weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs		4.80	%		4.06	%		4.33	%
Discount rate for year-end obligations		4.32	%		4.80	%		4.06	%
Expected return on plan assets		6.61	%		7.06	%		7.16	%

Schedule of components of net periodic pension expense (benefit)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	1,171		$	1,201		$	2,342		$	2,402
Expected return on plan assets	(1,743		)	(1,664		)	(3,486		)	(3,328		)
Recognized net actuarial loss	309			229			618			458
Net pension expense	$	(263	)	$	(234	)	$	(526	)	$	(468	)

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

Schedule of expected benefits to be paid from pension plan

        The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

Years Ended September 30,
2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 - 2024	Total
$5,510	$6,416	$5,642	$6,999	$7,559	$36,032	$68,158

Schedule of target allocation and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan

	Target Allocation			Percentage of Plan Assets At September 30,
Asset Category	2015			2014			2013
U.S. equities		55	%		61	%		58	%
International equities		15			12			13
Fixed income		27			25			27
Real estate and other		3			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

Schedule of fair value of plan assets, summarized by level within fair value hierarchy

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	2,250	$	2,250	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		55,054		55,054		—		—
Bond funds		24,722		24,722		—		—
International stock funds		8,731		8,731		—		—
Total mutual funds		88,507		88,507		—		—
Domestic common stock		15,733		15,733		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,366		1,366		—		—
Oil and gas properties		301		—		—		301
Total	$	108,157	$	107,856	$	—	$	301

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	1,983	$	1,983	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		44,129		44,129		—		—
Bond funds		23,749		23,749		—		—
International stock funds		12,519		12,519		—		—
Total mutual funds		80,397		80,397		—		—
Domestic common stock		12,998		12,998		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,153		1,153		—		—
Oil and gas properties		287		—		—		287
Total	$	96,818	$	96,531	$	—	$	287

Summary of changes in fair value of plan's Level 3 assets

	Oil and Gas Properties
	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	287	$	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date		14		(12	)
Balance, end of year	$	301	$	287

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 3) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Stock based awards
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 35.93
Stock options
Stock based awards
Weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options	4 years 7 months 6 days		4 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable stock options, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	$ 58.7	$ 58.7	$ 116.7
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 35.93
Number of options vested or expected to vest (in shares)	2,902,000	2,902,000	2,623,688
Options vested or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	$ 61.8	$ 61.8	$ 142.8
Options vested or expected to vest, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 47.86	$ 47.86	$ 43.43
Unrecognized compensation cost (in dollars)	$ 9.2	$ 9.2	$ 7.6
Period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized		2 years 9 months 18 days	2 years 3 months 18 days
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)	0.3	$ 7.2	$ 100.9	$ 40.4	$ 12.0
Grant date fair value of shares vested (in dollars)			8.8	$ 9.3	$ 8.1
Restricted stock
Stock based awards
Unrecognized compensation cost (in dollars)	$ 29.9	$ 29.9	$ 20.0
Period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized		2 years 8 months 12 days	2 years 3 months 18 days
Restricted stock awards activity, shares
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)		634,000	576,000	430,000	323,000
Granted (in shares)		275,250	230,375	307,000	244,000
Vested (in shares)		(214,000)	(157,000)	(155,000)	(119,000)
Forfeited/Expired (in shares)		(8,000)	(15,000)	(6,000)	(18,000)
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	687,000	687,000	634,000	576,000	430,000
Restricted stock awards activity, weighted average grant date fair value
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)		$ 64.03	$ 55.17	$ 52.52	$ 42.38
Granted (in dollars per share)		68.83	79.67	54.18	59.76
Vested (in dollars per share)		54.18	54.08	45.88	40.21
Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)		66.51	67.92	54.67	49.75
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 66.93	$ 66.93	$ 64.03	$ 55.17	$ 52.52

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RISK FACTORS

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

RISK FACTORS

RISK FACTORS

14.International Risk Factors

International operations are subject to certain political, economic and other uncertainties not encountered in U.S. operations, including increased risks of terrorism, kidnapping of employees, expropriation of drilling rigs, equipment, land and other property, as well as expropriation of our customer’s property and drilling rights, taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions, currency rate fluctuations and general hazards associated with foreign sovereignty over certain areas in which operations are conducted.  In January 2015, the Venezuelan government announced plans for a new foreign currency exchange system.  We are monitoring the status of this change in Venezuela’s exchange control policy.  There can be no assurance that there will not be changes in local laws, regulations and administrative requirements or the interpretation thereof which could have a material adverse effect on the profitability of our operations or on our ability to continue operations in certain areas.

NOTE 12 RISK FACTORS

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT

        Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, short-term investments and trade receivables. We place temporary cash investments in the U.S. with established financial institutions and invest in a diversified portfolio of highly rated, short-term money market instruments. Our trade receivables, primarily with established companies in the oil and gas industry, may impact credit risk as customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions. International sales also present various risks including governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets and restrict the movement of funds. Most of our international sales, however, are to large international or government-owned national oil companies. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of customers and do not typically require collateral in support for trade receivables. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts, when necessary, to cover estimated credit losses. Such an allowance is based on management's knowledge of customer accounts.

VOLATILITY OF MARKET

        Our operations can be materially affected by oil and gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices have been historically volatile and difficult to predict. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining a customer's future spending levels. This volatility, along with the difficulty in predicting future prices, can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for contract drilling services is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

        In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets may cause difficulty for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in a reduction in customer spending and the demand for drilling services. This reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

SELF-INSURANCE

        We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker's compensation, general liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $3 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker's compensation, general liability claims and claims that are incurred but not reported. Estimates are based on adjusters' estimates, historic experience and statistical methods that we believe are reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

        We have a wholly-owned captive insurance company which finances a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company-owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS

        International drilling operations may significantly contribute to our revenues and net operating income. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully conduct such operations, and a failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Also, the success of our international operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management's control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, modified exchange controls, changes in international regulatory requirements and international employment issues, risk of expropriation of real and personal property and the burden of complying with foreign laws. Additionally, in the event that extended labor strikes occur or a country experiences significant political, economic or social instability, we could experience shortages in labor and/or material and supplies necessary to operate some of our drilling rigs, thereby potentially causing an adverse material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        We are not operating in any country that is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period. All of our foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. As such, if a foreign economy is considered highly inflationary, there would be no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms acceptable to us.

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
INCOME TAXES
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	34.20%	36.60%	36.90%	35.40%	35.40%	35.30%	36.40%
Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate
U.S. federal statutory rate (as a percent)			35.00%		35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Uncertain tax positions
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties	$ 7,000		$ 7,000		$ 13,239	$ 12,844
Reasonably possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions, low range	8,400		8,400		8,600
Possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions, high range	$ 11,000		$ 11,000		$ 11,200

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Fiscal years of our foreign operations end on August 31 to facilitate reporting of consolidated results. There were no significant intervening events that materially affected the financial statements.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        We classified our former Venezuelan operation as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as more fully described in Note 2. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates only to our continuing operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

        The functional currency for all our foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Income statement accounts are translated at average rates for the year. Gains and losses from remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency translations into U.S. dollars are included in direct operating costs. Included in direct operating costs are aggregate foreign currency remeasurement and a transaction loss of $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and transaction gains of $0.7 million and $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

USE OF ESTIMATES

USE OF ESTIMATES

        The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In October 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 amended Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 220, Comprehensive Income, and superseded and replaced ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income. The standard did not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. However, the guidance does require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the amount of other comprehensive income reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2015-03 "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". ASU No. 2015-03 amends the FASB ASC to require that debt issuance cost be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related liability. Prior to the amendment, debt issuance costs were reported in the balance sheet as an asset. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, however, we elected to early adopt effective January 1, 2015. The election requires retrospective application and represents a change in accounting principle. The ASU provides that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 and 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheets are restated as follows:

	September 30, 2014
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets		1,277,366		(365	)		1,277,001
Other assets		19,307		(498	)		18,809
Total assets		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(365	)		39,635
Total current liabilities		507,526		(365	)		507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(498	)		39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		(498	)		1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998

	September 30, 2013
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	79,938	$	(400	)	$	79,538
Total current assets		1,258,211		(400	)		1,257,811
Other assets		14,359		(863	)		13,496
Total assets		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		115,000		(400	)		114,600
Total current liabilities		452,273		(400	)		451,873
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		80,000		(863	)		79,137
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,368,827		(863	)		1,367,964
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564

        Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs has been reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 to conform to current year presentation. The amortization was previously included as a change in assets.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts, and several "zero-balance" disbursement accounts for funding payroll and accounts payable. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances.

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        We had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $30.2 million and $25.7 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cash is restricted for the purpose of potential insurance claims in our wholly-owned captive insurance company. Of the total at September 30, 2014, $2.0 million is from the initial capitalization of the captive company and management has elected to restrict an additional $28.2 million. The restricted amounts are primarily invested in short-term money market securities.

        The restricted cash and cash equivalents are reflected in the balance sheet as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

        Inventories and supplies are primarily replacement parts and supplies held for use in our drilling operations. Inventories and supplies are valued at the lower of cost (moving average or actual) or market value.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS

        We maintain investments in equity securities of certain publicly traded companies. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        We regularly review investment securities for impairment based on criteria that include the extent to which the investment's carrying value exceeds its related fair value, the duration of the market decline and the financial strength and specific prospects of the issuer of the security. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Substantially all property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (contract drilling equipment, 4-15 years; real estate buildings and equipment, 10-45 years; and other, 2-23 years). Depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes abandonments of $23.0 million, $9.1 million and $16.4 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Effective September 30, 2014, we decommissioned nine idle conventional rigs. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to direct operating cost, while betterments and refurbishments are capitalized.

        We lease office space and equipment for use in operations. Leases are evaluated at inception or at any subsequent material modification and, depending on the lease terms, are classified as either capital leases or operating leases as appropriate under ASC 840, Leases. We do not have significant capital leases.

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

        We capitalize interest on major projects during construction. Interest is capitalized based on the average interest rate on related debt. Capitalized interest for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $7.7 million, $8.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

        We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment include a significant decline in revenue or cash margin per day, extended periods of low rig utilization, changes in market demand for a specific asset, obsolescence, completion of specific contracts and/or overall general market conditions. If a review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made to adjust the carrying value down to the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon estimated discounted future cash flows or estimated fair market value, if available. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig's marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and make up to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including industry utilization. Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors.

SELF INSURANCE ACCRUALS

SELF-INSURANCE ACCRUALS

        We have accrued a liability for estimated worker's compensation and other casualty claims incurred.

DRILLING REVENUES

DRILLING REVENUES

        Contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Reimbursements for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $328.9 million, $332.5 million and $329.7 million, respectively. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

RENT REVENUES

RENT REVENUES

        We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties consisting primarily of retail and multi-tenant warehouse space. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and warehouse buildings generally range from three to ten years. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Overage and percentage rents are based on tenants' sales volume. Recoveries from tenants for property taxes and operating expenses are recognized in other operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Our rent revenues are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

        Leasehold improvement allowances are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

        Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities.

        We provide for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes, which is more fully discussed in Note 4. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        We record compensation expense associated with stock options in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Compensation expense is determined using a fair-value-based measurement method for all awards granted. In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and expected remaining term of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which is generally the vesting period. Compensation expense related to stock options is recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

TREASURY STOCK

TREASURY STOCK

        Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are credited or charged to additional paid-in capital using the average-cost method.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

        Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are included in comprehensive income or loss but excluded from net income or loss. We report the components of other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, by their nature and disclose the tax effect allocated to each component in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

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Basis of Presentation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

Basis of Presentation

Schedule of restatement of financials from adoption of accounting principle change

As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet is restated as follows:

			Effect of
	Previously		Accounting
	Reported		Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets	1,277,366		(365		)	1,277,001
Other assets	19,307		(498		)	18,809
Total assets	6,721,861		(863		)	6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	40,000		(365		)	39,635
Total current liabilities	507,526		(365		)	507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	40,000		(498		)	39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,323,358		(498		)	1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	6,721,861		(863		)	6,720,998

	September 30, 2014
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets		1,277,366		(365	)		1,277,001
Other assets		19,307		(498	)		18,809
Total assets		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(365	)		39,635
Total current liabilities		507,526		(365	)		507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(498	)		39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		(498	)		1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998

	September 30, 2013
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	79,938	$	(400	)	$	79,538
Total current assets		1,258,211		(400	)		1,257,811
Other assets		14,359		(863	)		13,496
Total assets		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		115,000		(400	)		114,600
Total current liabilities		452,273		(400	)		451,873
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		80,000		(863	)		79,137
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,368,827		(863	)		1,367,964
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - Entity [Domain] $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Common-stock based award plan
Number of prior equity plans | plan				1		1
Compensation expense (in dollars) | $	$ 6,097		$ 5,794	$ 13,079	$ 12,804	$ 26,703	$ 23,271	$ 18,078
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | $				$ 2,761	22,087	$ 26,616	9,820	3,303
Stock options
Common-stock based award plan
The period from the grant date after which options expire				10 years		10 years
Compensation expense (in dollars) | $	$ 1,908		1,989	$ 4,970	$ 5,642	$ 11,268	$ 11,512	$ 9,791
Option vesting rights (as a percent)						25.00%
Weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)				1.70%	1.60%	1.60%	0.70%	1.00%
Expected stock volatility (as a percent)				36.90%	52.60%	52.60%	53.90%	53.30%
Dividend yield (as a percent)				3.90%	3.10%	3.10%	1.10%	0.40%
Expected term				5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months
Weighted-average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 16.39				$ 29.44	$ 23.80	$ 27.75
Options
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	2,931,000	2,629,000		2,629,000	3,991,000	3,991,000	4,690,000	4,589,000
Granted (in shares)				419,585		261,438	365,000	456,000
Exercised (in shares)	(20,000)			(124,000)		(1,613,000)	(1,057,000)	(314,000)
Forfeited/Expired (in shares)	(2,000)			(16,000)		(10,000)	(7,000)	(41,000)
Option outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	2,909,000	2,931,000		2,909,000		2,629,000	3,991,000	4,690,000
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)	2,147,000			2,147,000		1,884,000	3,063,000	3,575,000
Shares available to grant						3,432,000	4,116,000	5,082,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 47.96	$ 43.46		$ 43.46	$ 34.12	$ 34.12	$ 29.56	$ 25.84
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				68.83		79.67	54.18	59.68
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	51.38			21.56		26.08	20.68	17.24
Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	76.68			68.59		68.82	52.32	42.21
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	47.91	$ 47.96		47.91		43.46	34.12	29.56
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 41.22			$ 41.22		$ 35.93	$ 28.48	$ 24.66
Stock options | Minimum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period						1 year
Stock options | Maximum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period						4 years
Restricted stock
Common-stock based award plan
Number of shares granted				275,250		230,375	307,000	244,000
Compensation expense (in dollars) | $	$ 4,189		$ 3,805	$ 8,109	$ 7,162	$ 15,435	$ 11,759	$ 8,287
Restricted stock | Minimum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period				3 years		3 years
Restricted stock | Maximum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period				6 years		6 years

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Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Prepaid expenses and other	$ 79,132	$ 79,132		$ 79,132		$ 80,912	$ 79,538
Total current assets	1,568,369	1,568,369		1,568,369		1,277,001	1,257,811
Other assets	38,315	38,315		38,315		18,809	13,496
Total assets	7,344,150	7,344,150		7,344,150		6,720,998	6,263,564
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs	39,207	39,207		39,207		39,635	114,600
Total current liabilities	391,145	391,145		391,145		507,161	451,873
Long-term debt	532,908	532,908		532,908		39,502	79,137
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,950,629	1,950,629		1,950,629		1,322,860	1,367,964
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 7,344,150	7,344,150		7,344,150		6,720,998	6,263,564
Early Termination Revenue		71,700	$ 0	95,100	$ 9,900
Abandonments		$ 10,200	$ 1,800	$ 12,200	$ 3,700
Number of SCR powered FlexRigs decommissioned | item	17
Number of idle FlexRigs1 decommissioned | item	6
Number of idle FlexRigs2 decommissioned | item	11
Previously Reported
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Prepaid expenses and other						81,277	79,938
Total current assets						1,277,366	1,258,211
Other assets						19,307	14,359
Total assets						6,721,861	6,264,827
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs						40,000	115,000
Total current liabilities						507,526	452,273
Long-term debt						40,000	80,000
Total noncurrent liabilities						1,323,358	1,368,827
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity						6,721,861	6,264,827
Effect of Accounting Principle Change
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Prepaid expenses and other						(365)	(400)
Total current assets						(365)	(400)
Other assets						(498)	(863)
Total assets						(863)	(1,263)
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs						(365)	(400)
Total current liabilities						(365)	(400)
Long-term debt						(498)	(863)
Total noncurrent liabilities						(498)	(863)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity						$ (863)	$ (1,263)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Detail) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Prepaid expenses and other	$ 79,132	$ 80,912	$ 79,538
Total current assets	1,568,369	1,277,001	1,257,811
Other assets	38,315	18,809	13,496
Total assets	7,344,150	6,720,998	6,263,564
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs	39,207	39,635	114,600
Total current liabilities	391,145	507,161	451,873
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	532,908	39,502	79,137
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,950,629	1,322,860	1,367,964
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 7,344,150	6,720,998	6,263,564
Previously Reported
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Prepaid expenses and other		81,277	79,938
Total current assets		1,277,366	1,258,211
Other assets		19,307	14,359
Total assets		6,721,861	6,264,827
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs		40,000	115,000
Total current liabilities		507,526	452,273
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000	80,000
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358	1,368,827
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861	6,264,827
Effect of Accounting Principle Change
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Prepaid expenses and other		(365)	(400)
Total current assets		(365)	(400)
Other assets		(498)	(863)
Total assets		(863)	(1,263)
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized debt issuance costs		(365)	(400)
Total current liabilities		(365)	(400)
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		(498)	(863)
Total noncurrent liabilities		(498)	(863)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$ (863)	$ (1,263)

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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan
Assets held in Non-qualified Supplement Savings Plan, at fair value		$ 13,200	$ 14,300	$ 10,500
Equity securities
Available-for-sale securities
Cost		64,462	64,462	68,434
Gross Unrealized Gains		86,986	157,838	237,214
Estimated Fair Value		151,448	222,300	305,648
Equity available-for-sale securities sold, fair value	$ 23,300	$ 0	49,200	214,100	$ 0
Total gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 21,400		$ 45,200	$ 153,400

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 360,909	$ 447,868
Accounts receivable, less reserve of $4,597 in 2014 and $4,795 in 2013	705,214	621,420
Inventories	106,241	88,866
Deferred income taxes	16,519	16,414
Prepaid expenses and other	80,912	79,538
Current assets of discontinued operations	7,206	3,705
Total current assets	1,277,001	1,257,811
INVESTMENTS	236,644	316,154
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Contract drilling equipment	7,191,281	6,493,606
Construction in progress	288,877	153,252
Real estate properties	64,812	63,542
Other	354,853	310,515
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, gross	7,899,823	7,020,915
Less-Accumulated depreciation	2,711,279	2,344,812
Net property, plant and equipment	5,188,544	4,676,103
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Other assets	18,809	13,496
TOTAL ASSETS	6,720,998	6,263,564
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	182,031	144,379
Accrued liabilities	282,278	189,684
Long-term debt due within one year	39,635	114,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	3,217	3,210
Total current liabilities	507,161	451,873
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt	39,502	79,137
Deferred income taxes	1,215,259	1,222,981
Other	64,110	65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	3,989	495
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,322,860	1,367,964
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 110,508,605 and 108,738,577 shares issued as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 108,232,284 and 106,716,970 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	$ 11,051	$ 10,874
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
Additional paid-in capital	$ 383,972	$ 288,758
Retained earnings	4,525,797	4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income	83,126	132,530
Total shareholders' equity before treasury stock	5,003,946	4,534,825
Less treasury stock, 2,276,321 shares in 2014 and 2,021,607 shares in 2013, at cost	112,969	91,098
Total shareholders' equity	4,890,977	4,443,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 6,720,998	$ 6,263,564

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment Information

11.Segment Information

We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land.  The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies.  To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments.  Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit that is managed separately.  Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and other South American and Middle Eastern countries.  Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments.  Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income.  Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from continuing operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

• revenues from external and internal customers

• direct operating costs

• depreciation and

• allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.  We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance by presenting trends in our core businesses.  We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods.  We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers.  Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons.  However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,608,510	$	—		$	1,608,510		$	542,988
Offshore	132,099		—			132,099			40,553
International Land	191,107		—			191,107			18,542
	1,931,716		—			1,931,716			602,083
Other	7,921		442			8,363			(5,116		)
	1,939,637		442			1,940,079			596,967
Eliminations	—		(442		)	(442		)	—
Total	$	1,939,637	$	—		$	1,939,637		$	596,967

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,473,465	$	—		$	1,473,465		$	496,014
Offshore	122,330		—			122,330			37,841
International Land	180,874		—			180,874			23,919
	1,776,669		—			1,776,669			557,774
Other	5,913		431			6,344			(5,249		)
	1,782,582		431			1,783,013			552,525
Eliminations	—		(431		)	(431		)	—
Total	$	1,782,582	$	—		$	1,782,582		$	552,525

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	718,463	$	—		$	718,463		$	224,866
Offshore	62,626		—			62,626			19,069
International Land	98,222		—			98,222			6,328
	879,311		—			879,311			250,263
Other	3,741		220			3,961			(3,217		)
	883,052		220			883,272			247,046
Eliminations	—		(220		)	(220		)	—
Total	$	883,052	$	—		$	883,052		$	247,046

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	741,791	$	—		$	741,791		$	245,062
Offshore	63,276		—			63,276			19,343
International Land	85,533		—			85,533			11,168
	890,600		—			890,600			275,573
Other	2,830		211			3,041			(2,244		)
	893,430		211			893,641			273,329
Eliminations	—		(211		)	(211		)	—
Total	$	893,430	$	—		$	893,430		$	273,329

The following table reconciles segment operating income per the table above to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	247,046		$	273,329		$	596,967		$	552,525
Income from asset sales	2,915			4,098			7,070			9,762
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(22,789		)	(22,085		)	(45,046		)	(42,914		)
Operating income	227,172			255,342			558,991			519,373
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	2,549			490			2,834			943
Interest expense	(2,471		)	(1,725		)	(3,032		)	(2,919		)
Gain on sale of investment securities	—			21,352			—			21,352
Other	55			(32		)	369			(377		)
Total other income (expense)	133			20,085			171			18,999
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	227,305		$	275,427		$	559,162		$	538,372

The following table presents total assets by reportable segment:

			September 30,
	March 31,		2014
	2015		(as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Total assets
U.S. Land	$	5,482,725	$	5,259,947
Offshore	117,813		137,101
International Land	713,138		589,968
Other	40,228		40,080
	6,353,904		6,027,096
Investments and corporate operations	982,760		686,696
Total assets from continued operations	7,336,664		6,713,792
Discontinued operations	7,486		7,206
	$	7,344,150	$	6,720,998

The following table presents revenues from external customers by country based on the location of service provided:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Operating revenues
United States	$	778,637	$	800,775	$	1,734,918	$	1,589,466
Argentina	39,480		26,695		64,563		53,054
Colombia	22,903		21,064		46,354		47,794
Ecuador	6,420		16,822		21,614		34,622
Other foreign	35,612		28,074		72,188		57,646
Total	$	883,052	$	893,430	$	1,939,637	$	1,782,582

NOTE 14 SEGMENT INFORMATION

        We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land. The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies. To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments. Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit which is managed separately. Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and other South American and Middle Eastern countries. Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments. Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income. Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

        We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

•           revenues from external and internal customers

•           direct operating costs

•           depreciation and

•           allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

        General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

        Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense. We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in our core businesses. We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

        Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for continuing operations for each of the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is shown in the following table:

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets (as adjusted)		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,259,947	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,016		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,713,792		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,713,792	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,742,381	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,378,423		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,259,859		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,259,859	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,420,625	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,048,298		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,711,794		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,711,794	$	1,082,678

        The following table reconciles segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

        The following table presents revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571

        Long-lived assets are comprised of property, plant and equipment.

        Revenues from one customer accounted for approximately 10.7 percent, 9.5 percent and 12.0 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Revenues from another customer accounted for approximately 8.2 percent, 7.9 percent and 10.2 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Collectively, the receivables from these customers were approximately $122.5 million and $94.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Fiscal years of our foreign operations end on August 31 to facilitate reporting of consolidated results. There were no significant intervening events that materially affected the financial statements.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        We classified our former Venezuelan operation as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as more fully described in Note 2. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates only to our continuing operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

        The functional currency for all our foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Income statement accounts are translated at average rates for the year. Gains and losses from remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency translations into U.S. dollars are included in direct operating costs. Included in direct operating costs are aggregate foreign currency remeasurement and a transaction loss of $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and transaction gains of $0.7 million and $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

USE OF ESTIMATES

        The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In October 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 amended Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 220, Comprehensive Income, and superseded and replaced ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income. The standard did not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. However, the guidance does require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the amount of other comprehensive income reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2015-03 "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". ASU No. 2015-03 amends the FASB ASC to require that debt issuance cost be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related liability. Prior to the amendment, debt issuance costs were reported in the balance sheet as an asset. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, however, we elected to early adopt effective January 1, 2015. The election requires retrospective application and represents a change in accounting principle. The ASU provides that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 and 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheets are restated as follows:

	September 30, 2014
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets		1,277,366		(365	)		1,277,001
Other assets		19,307		(498	)		18,809
Total assets		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(365	)		39,635
Total current liabilities		507,526		(365	)		507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(498	)		39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		(498	)		1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998

	September 30, 2013
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	79,938	$	(400	)	$	79,538
Total current assets		1,258,211		(400	)		1,257,811
Other assets		14,359		(863	)		13,496
Total assets		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		115,000		(400	)		114,600
Total current liabilities		452,273		(400	)		451,873
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		80,000		(863	)		79,137
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,368,827		(863	)		1,367,964
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564

        Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs has been reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 to conform to current year presentation. The amortization was previously included as a change in assets.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts, and several "zero-balance" disbursement accounts for funding payroll and accounts payable. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances.

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        We had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $30.2 million and $25.7 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cash is restricted for the purpose of potential insurance claims in our wholly-owned captive insurance company. Of the total at September 30, 2014, $2.0 million is from the initial capitalization of the captive company and management has elected to restrict an additional $28.2 million. The restricted amounts are primarily invested in short-term money market securities.

        The restricted cash and cash equivalents are reflected in the balance sheet as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

        Inventories and supplies are primarily replacement parts and supplies held for use in our drilling operations. Inventories and supplies are valued at the lower of cost (moving average or actual) or market value.

INVESTMENTS

        We maintain investments in equity securities of certain publicly traded companies. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        We regularly review investment securities for impairment based on criteria that include the extent to which the investment's carrying value exceeds its related fair value, the duration of the market decline and the financial strength and specific prospects of the issuer of the security. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Substantially all property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (contract drilling equipment, 4-15 years; real estate buildings and equipment, 10-45 years; and other, 2-23 years). Depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes abandonments of $23.0 million, $9.1 million and $16.4 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Effective September 30, 2014, we decommissioned nine idle conventional rigs. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to direct operating cost, while betterments and refurbishments are capitalized.

        We lease office space and equipment for use in operations. Leases are evaluated at inception or at any subsequent material modification and, depending on the lease terms, are classified as either capital leases or operating leases as appropriate under ASC 840, Leases. We do not have significant capital leases.

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

        We capitalize interest on major projects during construction. Interest is capitalized based on the average interest rate on related debt. Capitalized interest for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $7.7 million, $8.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

        We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment include a significant decline in revenue or cash margin per day, extended periods of low rig utilization, changes in market demand for a specific asset, obsolescence, completion of specific contracts and/or overall general market conditions. If a review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made to adjust the carrying value down to the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon estimated discounted future cash flows or estimated fair market value, if available. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig's marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and make up to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including industry utilization. Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors.

SELF-INSURANCE ACCRUALS

        We have accrued a liability for estimated worker's compensation and other casualty claims incurred.

DRILLING REVENUES

        Contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Reimbursements for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $328.9 million, $332.5 million and $329.7 million, respectively. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

RENT REVENUES

        We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties consisting primarily of retail and multi-tenant warehouse space. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and warehouse buildings generally range from three to ten years. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Overage and percentage rents are based on tenants' sales volume. Recoveries from tenants for property taxes and operating expenses are recognized in other operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Our rent revenues are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

        Leasehold improvement allowances are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

INCOME TAXES

        Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities.

        We provide for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes, which is more fully discussed in Note 4. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        We record compensation expense associated with stock options in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Compensation expense is determined using a fair-value-based measurement method for all awards granted. In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and expected remaining term of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which is generally the vesting period. Compensation expense related to stock options is recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

TREASURY STOCK

        Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are credited or charged to additional paid-in capital using the average-cost method.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

        Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are included in comprehensive income or loss but excluded from net income or loss. We report the components of other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, by their nature and disclose the tax effect allocated to each component in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

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SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 4,795	$ 4,795	$ 942	$ 776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt	$ (194)	(200)	3,875	205
Write-off of bad debt		2	(22)	(39)
Balance at the end of the period		4,597	4,795	$ 942
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash		28,244	23,691
Prepaid insurance		13,316	14,250
Deferred mobilization		20,133	11,395
Income tax asset			9,322
Prepaid value added tax		434	5,004
Other		18,785	15,876
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets		80,912	79,538		$ 79,132
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs		91,408	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits		88,128	71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax		42,538	38,328
Accrued income taxes		10,611
Deferred mobilization		18,103	12,235
Self-insurance liabilities		8,118	7,028
Deferred income		3,144	11,663
Other		20,228	18,603
Total accrued liabilities		282,278	189,684		176,256
Noncurrent liabilities - Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans		25,305	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities		13,476	12,207
Deferred mobilization		3,818	8,067
Deferred income			1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties		13,239	12,844		7,000
Other		8,272	7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities - other		$ 64,110	$ 65,351		$ 93,180

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Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Shareholders' Equity

5.Shareholders’ Equity

The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million shares per calendar year.  The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources.  During the six months ended March 31, 2015, we purchased 810,097 common shares at an aggregate cost of $59.7 million, which are held as treasury shares.  We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2014.

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

	March 31,			September 30,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	86,986		$	157,838
Unrecognized actuarial loss	(22,787		)	(23,405		)
	$	64,199		$	134,433
After-tax amounts:
Unrealized appreciation on securities	$	53,971		$	97,418
Unrecognized actuarial loss	(13,899		)	(14,292		)
	$	40,072		$	83,126

The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the three and six months ended March 31, 2015:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at January 1, 2015	$	55,174		$	(14,096	)	$	41,078
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(1,203		)	—			(1,203		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			197			197
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,203		)	197			(1,006		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Unrealized
	Appreciation (Depreciation) on			Defined
	Available-for-sale			Benefit
	Securities			Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at October 1, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(43,447		)	—			(43,447		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			393			393
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(43,447		)	393			(43,054		)
Balances at March 31, 2015	$	53,971		$	(13,899	)	$	40,072

The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income during the three and six months ended March 31, 2015:

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,						Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated
(Loss) Components	2015			2014			2015			2014			Statement of Income
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	—		$	(21,352	)	$	—		$	(21,352	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
	—			8,468			—			8,468			Income tax provision
	$	—		$	(12,884	)	$	—		$	(12,884	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	309		$	229		$	618		$	458		General and administrative
	(112		)	(84		)	(225		)	(166		)	Income tax provision
	$	197		$	145		$	393		$	292		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	197		$	(12,739	)	$	393		$	(12,592	)

NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        On September 30, 2014, we had 108,232,284 outstanding preferred stock purchase rights ("Rights") pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement dated January 8, 1996, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 8, 2005. As adjusted for the two-for-one stock splits in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 2006, and as long as the Rights are not separately transferable, one-half Right attaches to each share of our common stock. Under the terms of the Rights Agreement each Right entitles the holder thereof to purchase one full unit consisting of one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"), without par value, at a price of $250 per unit. The exercise price and the number of units of Preferred Stock issuable on exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment in certain cases to prevent dilution. The Rights will be attached to the common stock certificates and are not exercisable or transferable apart from the common stock, until ten business days after a person acquires 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock or ten business days following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person owning 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock. In that event, each holder of a Right (other than the acquiring person) shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. In the event we are acquired in a merger or certain other business combination transactions (including one in which we are the surviving corporation), or more than 50 percent of our assets or earning power is sold or transferred, each holder of a Right shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the acquiring company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. The Rights are redeemable under certain circumstances at $0.01 per Right and will expire, unless earlier redeemed, on January 31, 2016.

        The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources. During fiscal 2012, we purchased 1,747,819 common shares at an aggregate cost of $77.6 million, which are held as treasury shares. We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we purchased 414,992 common shares at an aggregate cost of $32.3 million, which will be held as treasury shares.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

        The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the year ended September 30, 2014:

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

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Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$ 149,536	$ 168,705	$ 192,290	$ 174,589	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 250,978	$ 151,067	$ 159,611	$ 352,593	$ 347,771	$ 708,766	$ 721,453	$ 573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income	149,537	$ 168,688	$ 192,279	174,570	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 266,159	$ 151,080	$ 159,603	352,579	347,752	708,719	736,639	581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders	(948)			(1,035)						(2,212)	(2,027)	(4,145)	(3,842)	(2,246)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,588			173,554						350,381	345,744	704,621	717,611	571,363
From discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income (loss) attributable to parent, basic	148,589			173,535						350,367	345,725	704,574	732,797	578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders	3			8						9	17	30	46	31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations	148,591			173,562						350,390	345,761	704,651	717,657	571,394
From discontinued operations	1			(19)						(14)	(19)	(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income (loss) attributable to parent, diluted	$ 148,592			$ 173,543						$ 350,376	$ 345,742	$ 704,604	$ 732,843	$ 578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares	107,646			107,692						107,812	107,417	107,800	106,286	106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock (in shares)	724			1,389						808	1,528	1,341	1,593	1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares	108,370			109,081						108,620	108,945	109,141	107,879	108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.35	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 3.25	$ 3.22	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Net income (in dollars per share)	1.38	1.55	1.77	1.61	1.61	1.49	2.49	1.41	1.50	3.25	3.22	6.54	6.89	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	1.37	1.53	1.75	1.59	1.59	1.47	2.32	1.39	1.48	3.23	3.17	6.46	6.65	5.27
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.37	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.46	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 3.23	$ 3.17	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Outstanding equity awards
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	667			215						667	256	215	743	446
Weighted-average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 72.85			$ 79.67						$ 72.85	$ 79.67	$ 79.67	$ 57.27	$ 59.68

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GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 812,584	$ 540,011	$ 1,118,527	$ 997,185	$ 1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(763,365)	(356,753)	(952,892)	(809,066)	(1,097,680)
Proceeds from sale of investments			49,205	232,221
Proceeds from asset sales	15,214	13,321	30,770	28,026	39,894
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations			(872,917)	(548,819)	(1,057,786)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations				15,000	7,500
Net cash used in investing activities	(748,151)	(320,094)	(872,917)	(533,819)	(1,050,286)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt			(115,000)	(40,000)	(115,000)
Proceeds from line of credit					20,000
Payments on line of credit					(20,000)
Repurchase of common stock	(59,654)				(77,610)
Dividends paid	(149,347)	(121,545)	(264,386)	(93,053)	(30,049)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	(1,078)	19,701	23,250	13,317	2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock	(4,248)	(3,049)	(3,049)	(1,677)	(1,514)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	2,761	22,087	26,616	9,820	3,303
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(332,569)	(111,593)	(218,197)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	358,218	137,111	(86,959)	351,773	(268,151)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	360,909	447,868	447,868	96,095	364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	719,127	584,979	360,909	447,868	96,095
Eliminations
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	8,200	(271)	(5,184)	2,561	(8,693)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,200	(271)	(5,184)	2,561	(8,693)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	(3,628)	1,556	1,556	(1,005)	7,688
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	4,572	1,285	(3,628)	1,556	(1,005)
Guarantor/Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	64,995	(15,196)	(21,094)	3,066	(19,746)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(11,571)	(11,391)	(17,786)	(6,828)	(27,729)
Intercompany transfers	11,571	11,391	17,786	6,828	27,729
Proceeds from asset sales	1	1	2	3,235
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations				3,235
Net cash used in investing activities	1	1	2	3,235
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany notes				(16,500)	16,500
Repurchase of common stock	(59,654)				(77,610)
Intercompany transfers	149,347	121,545	264,386	93,053	107,659
Dividends paid	(149,347)	(121,545)	(264,386)	(93,053)	(30,049)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	(1,078)	19,701	23,250	13,317	2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock	(4,248)	(3,049)	(3,049)	(1,677)	(1,514)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	85	(1,612)	(957)	(563)	2,210
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			19,244	(5,423)	19,869
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	101	(155)	(1,848)	878	123
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	(2,050)	(202)	(202)	(1,080)	(1,203)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	(1,949)	(357)	(2,050)	(202)	(1,080)
Issuer Subsidiary | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	730,744	519,159	1,050,609	973,850	969,867
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(713,797)	(303,454)	(840,341)	(752,642)	(1,016,155)
Intercompany transfers	(11,571)	(11,391)	(17,786)	(6,828)	(27,729)
Proceeds from sale of investments			49,205	232,221
Proceeds from asset sales	14,215	11,002	27,401	21,694	38,454
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations				(505,555)	(1,005,430)
Net cash used in investing activities	(711,153)	(280,505)	(781,521)	(505,555)	(1,005,430)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt			(115,000)	(40,000)	(115,000)
Proceeds from line of credit					20,000
Payments on line of credit					(20,000)
Intercompany transfers	(149,347)	(121,545)	(264,386)	(93,053)	(107,659)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	2,653	23,496	27,357	10,280	1,092
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(352,029)	(122,773)	(221,567)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	365,688	140,605	(82,941)	345,522	(257,130)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	329,655	412,596	412,596	67,074	324,204
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	695,343	553,201	329,655	412,596	67,074
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	8,645	36,319	94,196	17,708	58,904
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(37,997)	(41,908)	(94,765)	(49,596)	(53,796)
Proceeds from asset sales	998	2,318	3,367	3,097	1,440
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations				(46,499)	(52,356)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations				15,000	7,500
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,999)	(39,590)	(91,398)	(31,499)	(44,856)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany notes				16,500	(16,500)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	23	203	216	103	1
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			216	16,603	(16,499)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(15,771)	(3,068)	3,014	2,812	(2,451)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	36,932	33,918	33,918	31,106	33,557
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 21,161	$ 30,850	$ 36,932	$ 33,918	$ 31,106

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Schedule of restatement of financials from adoption of accounting principle change

As a result of the adoption, the September 30, 2014 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet is restated as follows:

			Effect of
	Previously		Accounting
	Reported		Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets	1,277,366		(365		)	1,277,001
Other assets	19,307		(498		)	18,809
Total assets	6,721,861		(863		)	6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	40,000		(365		)	39,635
Total current liabilities	507,526		(365		)	507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	40,000		(498		)	39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,323,358		(498		)	1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	6,721,861		(863		)	6,720,998

	September 30, 2014
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	81,277	$	(365	)	$	80,912
Total current assets		1,277,366		(365	)		1,277,001
Other assets		19,307		(498	)		18,809
Total assets		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(365	)		39,635
Total current liabilities		507,526		(365	)		507,161
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		40,000		(498	)		39,502
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		(498	)		1,322,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,721,861		(863	)		6,720,998

	September 30, 2013
	Previously Reported		Effect of Accounting Principle Adoption			Adjusted
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Prepaid expenses and other	$	79,938	$	(400	)	$	79,538
Total current assets		1,258,211		(400	)		1,257,811
Other assets		14,359		(863	)		13,496
Total assets		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564
Long-term debt due within one year less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		115,000		(400	)		114,600
Total current liabilities		452,273		(400	)		451,873
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		80,000		(863	)		79,137
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,368,827		(863	)		1,367,964
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		6,264,827		(1,263	)		6,263,564

Schedule of the location of restricted cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

Schedule of rent revenues

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

Schedule of future minimum rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

Schedule of cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

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Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment information
Sales	$ 883,052	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 1,939,637	$ 1,782,582	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	247,046			273,329						596,967	552,525	1,122,913	1,021,648	960,285
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	247,046			273,329						596,967	552,525	1,122,913	1,021,648	960,285
Income from asset sales	2,915			4,098						7,070	9,762	19,585	18,923	19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(22,789)			(22,085)						(45,046)	(42,914)	(87,711)	(83,910)	(69,909)
Operating income from continuing operations	227,172	$ 263,502	$ 271,912	255,342	$ 264,031	$ 243,234	$ 239,960	$ 232,920	$ 240,547	558,991	519,373	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	2,549			490						2,834	943	1,583	1,653	1,380
Interest expense	(2,471)			(1,725)						(3,032)	(2,919)	(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Gain on sale of investment securities				21,352							21,352	45,234	162,121
Other	55			(32)						369	(377)	(636)	(9)	254
Total other income (expense)	133			20,085						171	18,999	41,527	157,636	(7,019)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	227,305			275,427						559,162	538,372	1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Other
Segment information
Sales	3,741			2,830						7,921	5,913	13,410	13,461	14,214
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	(3,217)			(2,244)						(5,116)	(5,249)	(9,068)	(8,602)	(8,824)
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	(3,217)			(2,244)						(5,116)	(5,249)	(9,068)	(8,602)	(8,824)
Operating segment
Segment information
Sales	883,272			893,641						1,940,079	1,783,013	3,720,574	3,388,472	3,152,643
Operating segment | Other
Segment information
Sales	3,961			3,041						8,363	6,344	14,277	14,319	15,055
Inter-Segment
Segment information
Sales	(220)			(211)						(442)	(431)	(867)	(858)	(841)
Inter-Segment | Other
Segment information
Sales	220			211						442	431	867	858	841
Contract Drilling:
Segment information
Sales	879,311			890,600						1,931,716	1,776,669	3,706,297	3,374,153	3,137,588
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	250,263			275,573						602,083	557,774	1,131,981	1,030,250	969,109
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	250,263			275,573						602,083	557,774	1,131,981	1,030,250	969,109
Contract Drilling: | U.S. Land
Segment information
Sales	718,463			741,791						1,608,510	1,473,465	3,099,954	2,785,449	2,678,475
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	224,866			245,062						542,988	496,014	1,025,745	932,591	906,968
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	224,866			245,062						542,988	496,014	1,025,745	932,591	906,968
Contract Drilling: | Offshore
Segment information
Sales	62,626			63,276						132,099	122,330	250,811	221,863	189,086
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	19,069			19,343						40,553	37,841	69,819	53,064	41,775
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	19,069			19,343						40,553	37,841	69,819	53,064	41,775
Contract Drilling: | International Land
Segment information
Sales	98,222			85,533						191,107	180,874	355,532	366,841	270,027
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	6,328			11,168						18,542	23,919	36,417	44,595	20,366
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income	6,328			11,168						18,542	23,919	36,417	44,595	20,366
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment
Segment information
Sales	879,311			890,600						1,931,716	1,776,669	3,706,297	3,374,153	3,137,588
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | U.S. Land
Segment information
Sales	718,463			741,791						1,608,510	1,473,465	3,099,954	2,785,449	2,678,475
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | Offshore
Segment information
Sales	62,626			63,276						132,099	122,330	250,811	221,863	189,086
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | International Land
Segment information
Sales	$ 98,222			$ 85,533						$ 191,107	$ 180,874	$ 355,532	$ 366,841	$ 270,027

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 812,584	$ 540,011	$ 1,118,527	$ 997,185	$ 1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(763,365)	(356,753)	(952,892)	(809,066)	(1,097,680)
Proceeds from sale of investments securities		23,338
Proceeds from asset sales	15,214	13,321	30,770	28,026	39,894
Net cash used in investing activities	(748,151)	(320,094)	(872,917)	(533,819)	(1,050,286)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(149,347)	(121,545)	(264,386)	(93,053)	(30,049)
Repurchase of common stock	(59,654)				(77,610)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount	492,791
Proceeds on short-term debt	1,002
Payments on short-term debt	(1,002)
Net increase in bank overdraft	12,560
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	(1,078)	19,701	23,250	13,317	2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock	(4,248)	(3,049)	(3,049)	(1,677)	(1,514)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	2,761	22,087	26,616	9,820	3,303
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	293,785	(82,806)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	358,218	137,111	(86,959)	351,773	(268,151)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	360,909	447,868	447,868	96,095	364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	719,127	584,979	360,909	447,868	96,095
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantor/Parent
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	64,995	(15,196)	(21,094)	3,066	(19,746)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(11,571)	(11,391)	(17,786)	(6,828)	(27,729)
Intercompany transfers	11,571	11,391	17,786	6,828	27,729
Proceeds from asset sales	1	1	2	3,235
Net cash used in investing activities	1	1	2	3,235
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(149,347)	(121,545)	(264,386)	(93,053)	(30,049)
Intercompany transfers	149,347	121,545	264,386	93,053	107,659
Repurchase of common stock	(59,654)				(77,610)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding	(1,078)	19,701	23,250	13,317	2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock	(4,248)	(3,049)	(3,049)	(1,677)	(1,514)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	85	(1,612)	(957)	(563)	2,210
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(64,895)	15,040
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	101	(155)	(1,848)	878	123
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	(2,050)	(202)	(202)	(1,080)	(1,203)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	(1,949)	(357)	(2,050)	(202)	(1,080)
Reportable Legal Entities | Issuer Subsidiary
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	730,744	519,159	1,050,609	973,850	969,867
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(713,797)	(303,454)	(840,341)	(752,642)	(1,016,155)
Intercompany transfers	(11,571)	(11,391)	(17,786)	(6,828)	(27,729)
Proceeds from sale of investments securities		23,338
Proceeds from asset sales	14,215	11,002	27,401	21,694	38,454
Net cash used in investing activities	(711,153)	(280,505)	(781,521)	(505,555)	(1,005,430)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Intercompany transfers	(149,347)	(121,545)	(264,386)	(93,053)	(107,659)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount	492,791
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	2,653	23,496	27,357	10,280	1,092
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	346,097	(98,049)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	365,688	140,605	(82,941)	345,522	(257,130)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	329,655	412,596	412,596	67,074	324,204
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	695,343	553,201	329,655	412,596	67,074
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	8,645	36,319	94,196	17,708	58,904
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(37,997)	(41,908)	(94,765)	(49,596)	(53,796)
Proceeds from asset sales	998	2,318	3,367	3,097	1,440
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,999)	(39,590)	(91,398)	(31,499)	(44,856)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds on short-term debt	1,002
Payments on short-term debt	(1,002)
Net increase in bank overdraft	12,560
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	23	203	216	103	1
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	12,583	203
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(15,771)	(3,068)	3,014	2,812	(2,451)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	36,932	33,918	33,918	31,106	33,557
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	21,161	30,850	36,932	33,918	31,106
Eliminations
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	8,200	(271)	(5,184)	2,561	(8,693)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,200	(271)	(5,184)	2,561	(8,693)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	(3,628)	1,556	1,556	(1,005)	7,688
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 4,572	$ 1,285	$ (3,628)	$ 1,556	$ (1,005)

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Unrealized depreciation on securities, income taxes	$ (0.8)	$ (2.3)	$ (27.4)	$ (4.3)
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, income taxes		(8.5)		(8.5)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, income taxes	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.2	$ 0.2

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Summary of financial information of the entity's reportable segments for continuing operations

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,608,510	$	—		$	1,608,510		$	542,988
Offshore	132,099		—			132,099			40,553
International Land	191,107		—			191,107			18,542
	1,931,716		—			1,931,716			602,083
Other	7,921		442			8,363			(5,116		)
	1,939,637		442			1,940,079			596,967
Eliminations	—		(442		)	(442		)	—
Total	$	1,939,637	$	—		$	1,939,637		$	596,967

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,473,465	$	—		$	1,473,465		$	496,014
Offshore	122,330		—			122,330			37,841
International Land	180,874		—			180,874			23,919
	1,776,669		—			1,776,669			557,774
Other	5,913		431			6,344			(5,249		)
	1,782,582		431			1,783,013			552,525
Eliminations	—		(431		)	(431		)	—
Total	$	1,782,582	$	—		$	1,782,582		$	552,525

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	718,463	$	—		$	718,463		$	224,866
Offshore	62,626		—			62,626			19,069
International Land	98,222		—			98,222			6,328
	879,311		—			879,311			250,263
Other	3,741		220			3,961			(3,217		)
	883,052		220			883,272			247,046
Eliminations	—		(220		)	(220		)	—
Total	$	883,052	$	—		$	883,052		$	247,046

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	741,791	$	—		$	741,791		$	245,062
Offshore	63,276		—			63,276			19,343
International Land	85,533		—			85,533			11,168
	890,600		—			890,600			275,573
Other	2,830		211			3,041			(2,244		)
	893,430		211			893,641			273,329
Eliminations	—		(211		)	(211		)	—
Total	$	893,430	$	—		$	893,430		$	273,329

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets (as adjusted)		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,259,947	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,016		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,713,792		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,713,792	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,742,381	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,378,423		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,259,859		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,259,859	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,420,625	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,048,298		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,711,794		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,711,794	$	1,082,678

Schedule of reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	247,046		$	273,329		$	596,967		$	552,525
Income from asset sales	2,915			4,098			7,070			9,762
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(22,789		)	(22,085		)	(45,046		)	(42,914		)
Operating income	227,172			255,342			558,991			519,373
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	2,549			490			2,834			943
Interest expense	(2,471		)	(1,725		)	(3,032		)	(2,919		)
Gain on sale of investment securities	—			21,352			—			21,352
Other	55			(32		)	369			(377		)
Total other income (expense)	133			20,085			171			18,999
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	227,305		$	275,427		$	559,162		$	538,372

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

Schedule of revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Operating revenues
United States	$	778,637	$	800,775	$	1,734,918	$	1,589,466
Argentina	39,480		26,695		64,563		53,054
Colombia	22,903		21,064		46,354		47,794
Ecuador	6,420		16,822		21,614		34,622
Other foreign	35,612		28,074		72,188		57,646
Total	$	883,052	$	893,430	$	1,939,637	$	1,782,582

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571

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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

13.Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period.  The following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows:

	Six Months Ended
	March 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	679,771		$	372,892
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current period	123,548			29,264
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period	(39,954		)	(45,403		)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	$	763,365		$	356,753

NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

        Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year. The following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	1,047,176		$	791,741		$	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year		29,264			46,589			61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year		(123,548	)		(29,264	)		(46,589	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	952,892		$	809,066		$	1,097,680

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Summary of financial information of the entity's reportable segments for continuing operations

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,608,510	$	—		$	1,608,510		$	542,988
Offshore	132,099		—			132,099			40,553
International Land	191,107		—			191,107			18,542
	1,931,716		—			1,931,716			602,083
Other	7,921		442			8,363			(5,116		)
	1,939,637		442			1,940,079			596,967
Eliminations	—		(442		)	(442		)	—
Total	$	1,939,637	$	—		$	1,939,637		$	596,967

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	1,473,465	$	—		$	1,473,465		$	496,014
Offshore	122,330		—			122,330			37,841
International Land	180,874		—			180,874			23,919
	1,776,669		—			1,776,669			557,774
Other	5,913		431			6,344			(5,249		)
	1,782,582		431			1,783,013			552,525
Eliminations	—		(431		)	(431		)	—
Total	$	1,782,582	$	—		$	1,782,582		$	552,525

Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2015
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	718,463	$	—		$	718,463		$	224,866
Offshore	62,626		—			62,626			19,069
International Land	98,222		—			98,222			6,328
	879,311		—			879,311			250,263
Other	3,741		220			3,961			(3,217		)
	883,052		220			883,272			247,046
Eliminations	—		(220		)	(220		)	—
Total	$	883,052	$	—		$	883,052		$	247,046

									Segment
	External		Inter-			Total			Operating
(in thousands)	Sales		Segment			Sales			Income (Loss)
March 31, 2014
Contract Drilling:
U.S. Land	$	741,791	$	—		$	741,791		$	245,062
Offshore	63,276		—			63,276			19,343
International Land	85,533		—			85,533			11,168
	890,600		—			890,600			275,573
Other	2,830		211			3,041			(2,244		)
	893,430		211			893,641			273,329
Eliminations	—		(211		)	(211		)	—
Total	$	893,430	$	—		$	893,430		$	273,329

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets (as adjusted)		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,259,947	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,016		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,713,792		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,713,792	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,742,381	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,378,423		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,259,859		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,259,859	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,420,625	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,048,298		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,711,794		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,711,794	$	1,082,678

Schedule of reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	247,046		$	273,329		$	596,967		$	552,525
Income from asset sales	2,915			4,098			7,070			9,762
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(22,789		)	(22,085		)	(45,046		)	(42,914		)
Operating income	227,172			255,342			558,991			519,373
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	2,549			490			2,834			943
Interest expense	(2,471		)	(1,725		)	(3,032		)	(2,919		)
Gain on sale of investment securities	—			21,352			—			21,352
Other	55			(32		)	369			(377		)
Total other income (expense)	133			20,085			171			18,999
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	227,305		$	275,427		$	559,162		$	538,372

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

Schedule of total assets by reportable segments

			September 30,
	March 31,		2014
	2015		(as adjusted)
	(in thousands)
Total assets
U.S. Land	$	5,482,725	$	5,259,947
Offshore	117,813		137,101
International Land	713,138		589,968
Other	40,228		40,080
	6,353,904		6,027,096
Investments and corporate operations	982,760		686,696
Total assets from continued operations	7,336,664		6,713,792
Discontinued operations	7,486		7,206
	$	7,344,150	$	6,720,998

Schedule of revenues from external customers by country based on the location of service provided

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Operating revenues
United States	$	778,637	$	800,775	$	1,734,918	$	1,589,466
Argentina	39,480		26,695		64,563		53,054
Colombia	22,903		21,064		46,354		47,794
Ecuador	6,420		16,822		21,614		34,622
Other foreign	35,612		28,074		72,188		57,646
Total	$	883,052	$	893,430	$	1,939,637	$	1,782,582

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571