SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule Of Change In Equity

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

Balance at September 30, 2016	$	615,109
Net earnings		21,884
Other comprehensive loss		(1,918)
Cash dividends		(4,123)
Stock compensation plans		2,683
Balance at March 31, 2017	$	633,635