SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

9. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The change in shareholders’ equity for the first three months of 2018 is shown below (in thousands):

Balance at September 30, 2017	$	671,918
Net earnings		34,671
Other comprehensive income		1,305
Cash dividends		(2,067)
Stock compensation plans		1,242
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	707,069