SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Equity [Abstract]

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

10. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The change in shareholders’ equity for the first six months of 2019 is shown below (in thousands):

Balance at September 30, 2018	$	759,410
Net earnings		36,114
Other comprehensive (loss)		(3,752	)
Cash dividends		(4,146	)
Impact of ASC 606, Revenue Recognition		4,213
Stock compensation plans		2,557
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	794,396