Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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

The following table presents the fiscal year-end balances of our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and the impairment-date fair value of certain assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, for each hierarchy level. These balances represent only those assets whose carrying values were adjusted to fair value during our fiscal 2015 and 2014:



(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Year Ended September 30, 2015
Deferred compensation plan assets ^(a)	$	—	$	669	$	—	$	669
Land held for sale ^(b)	—		—		8,814		8,814
Year Ended September 30, 2014
Available-for-sale marketable equity securities ^(a)	$	24,765	$	—	$	—	$	24,765
Deferred compensation plan assets ^(a)	—		517		—		517
Development projects in progress ^(b)	—		—		14,379		14,379
Land held for sale ^(b)	—		—		4,117		4,117

^(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 following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of our other financial liabilities as of September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014:



	As of September 30, 2015				As of September 30, 2014
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Senior Notes	$	1,427,240	$	1,412,173	$	1,435,183	$	1,462,899
Junior Subordinated Notes	57,803		57,803		55,736		55,736
	$	1,485,043	$	1,469,976	$	1,490,919	$	1,518,635