Government Grants

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Government Grants [Abstract]

Government Grants

6. Government Grants

In the past, the Company received grants from certain government entities as an incentive to invest in facilities, research and employees. Remaining grants, principally capital in nature, are amortized into income over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The unamortized portion of deferred grant revenue recorded in other long-term liabilities at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 was $334 and $375, respectively. The Company’s grants are denominated primarily in Euros. The Company adjusts its deferred grant revenue balance in response to currency exchange rate fluctuations for as long as such grants are treated as obligations.