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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract] | |||
| Cumulative foreign currency translation | $ (27,367) | $ 3,714 | |
| Fair value of derivatives, net of tax | 201 | (554) | |
| Minimum pension liability, net of tax | (39,651) | (30,100) | |
| Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | (66,817) | (26,940) | |
| Tax expense on fair value of derivatives | 129 | 354 | |
| Tax expense on minimum pension liability | 25,058 | 18,979 | |
| Tax expense (benefit) on minimum pension liability and fair value of derivatives | $ (5,853) | $ 22,005 | $ (2,896) |
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Class A common stock [Member]
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| Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | |
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | |
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares) | 2,500,000 | ||
| Shares remain available for repurchase (in shares) | 965,881 |
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The tax expense (benefit) related to accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. No definition available.
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- Definition
The tax expense (benefit) related to minimum pension liability, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost and related to accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. No definition available.
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The tax expense (benefit) related to minimum pension liability, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares authorized remaining to be repurchased under an entity's Board of Directors stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated adjustment, net of tax, that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency from the functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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