Stock-Based Compensation (Recorded Net Stock Compensation Charge) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charge	$ 3,724	$ 4,387	$ 2,909
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to restricted stock forfeited	(6)	(480)
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to options forfeited			(134)
Total	3,718	3,907	2,775
Allocated To Selling, General And Administration [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charge	3,724	4,387	2,909
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to restricted stock forfeited	(6)	(480)
Reversal of stock compensation charge related to options forfeited			(134)
Total	$ 3,718	$ 3,907	$ 2,775

Reversal Of Stock Compensation Charge Related To Options Forfeited

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Reversal Of Stock Compensation Charge Related To Restricted Stock Forfeited

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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