Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME      
Sales $ 1,106,597 $ 985,357 $ 900,317
Cost of sales (714,101) (628,839) (563,747)
Gross profit 392,496 356,518 336,570
Selling expense (117,905) (105,963) (103,659)
Administrative expense (191,700) (154,763) (139,334)
Operating profit 82,891 95,792 93,577
Investment income 2,063 2,284 3,891
Interest expense (12,628) (12,925) (11,476)
Other income (deductions), net (4,530) (3,715) (2,071)
Income before income taxes 67,796 81,436 83,921
Income taxes (23,476) (26,664) (28,717)
Net income 44,320 54,772 55,204
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (646) 116 639
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders $ 43,674 $ 54,888 $ 55,843
Earnings per share attributable to Matthews shareholders:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.54 $ 1.99 $ 1.98
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.53 $ 1.98 $ 1.98