Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt

Components of unsecured long-term debt outstanding

	December 31,		September 30,
	2014		2014
	(in thousands)
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%	$	40,000	$	40,000
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%	40,000		40,000
	$	80,000	$	80,000
Less long-term debt due within one year	40,000		40,000
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	40,000