Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule of fair value assets measured on a non-recurring basis

The following table presents our assets measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis for each hierarchy level and represents only those assets whose carrying values were adjusted to fair value during the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:



(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Three Months Ended December 31, 2014
Available-for-sale marketable equity securities (a)	$	24,970	$	—	$	—	$	24,970
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)	—		775		—		775
Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)	$	—	$	805	$	—	$	805
Land held for sale (b)	—		—		3,536		3,536

(a) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(b) Measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of other financial assets and liabilities

The carrying values and estimated fair values of other financial assets and liabilities were as follows:



(In thousands)	As of December 31, 2014				As of September 30, 2014
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Senior Notes	$	1,428,670	$	1,438,627	$	1,435,183	$	1,462,899
Junior Subordinated Notes	56,253		56,253		55,736		55,736
	$	1,484,923	$	1,494,880	$	1,490,919	$	1,518,635