Operating Leases

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

We are obligated under various noncancelable operating leases for our office facilities and equipment. Rental expense under these agreements, which is included in G&A in our consolidated statements of income, amounted to approximately $4.9 million, $4.7 million and $5.2 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. This rental expense excludes expense related to our discontinued operations, which is not material in any period presented. Additionally, sublease income received in all periods presented was not material. As of September 30, 2017, future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating lease agreements are as follows:



Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
(In thousands)
2018	$	4,124
2019	4,001
2020	3,161
2021	2,518
2022	1,588
Thereafter	831
Total	$	16,223