Note 7 - Capital Stock, Treasury Stock, And Contributed Capital

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

7. CAPITAL STOCK, TREASURY STOCK, AND CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL

Unissued shares of Class A common stock (519,716 and 540,366 shares in 2011 and 2010 respectively) are reserved for the share-for-share conversion rights of the Class B common stock and stock options under the Employee Plans and the Directors Plans (see note 6). The Class A shares have one vote per share and the Class B shares have three votes per share, except under certain circumstances such as voting on voluntary liquidation, sale of substantially all the assets, etc. Dividends up to $.10 per year, noncumulative, must be paid on Class A shares before any dividends are paid on Class B shares.