SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule Of Change In Equity

The change in shareholders’ equity for the first three months of 2017 is shown below (in thousands):

Balance at September 30, 2016	$	615,109
Net earnings		10,727
Other comprehensive loss		(4,496)
Cash dividends		(2,057)
Stock compensation plans		1,354
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	620,637