Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 142,076	$ 315,136	$ 219,192	$ 393,335
Accounts receivable, net	160,216	160,095
Inventories	709,214	719,596
Deferred income taxes	29,375	26,242
Other current assets	63,092	64,326
Total current assets	1,103,973	1,285,395
Property, plant and equipment, net	532,977	512,679
Goodwill	1,239,286	1,220,315
Intangible assets, net	1,964,852	1,951,804
Other assets	79,935	87,054
Total assets	4,921,023	5,057,247
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	224,454	212,548
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	207,951	190,352
Total current liabilities	432,405	402,900
Long-term debt	2,182,500	2,157,500
Deferred income taxes	755,480	726,406
Other liabilities	43,645	65,209
Total liabilities	3,414,030	3,352,015
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par; one thousand shares authorized, issued and outstanding
Capital in excess of par	1,555,935	1,554,883
Retained earnings	9,755	168,943
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(58,697)	(18,594)
Total stockholders' equity	1,506,993	1,705,232
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,921,023	$ 5,057,247