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Investments (Policy)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Investments  
Investments In ClearTrip

Our investment in ClearTrip's common stock and certain classes of preferred stock are accounted for under the equity method because our total ownership interest exceeds 20% and we have the ability to exert significant influence. Under the equity method, we record our investment at cost and adjust the carrying amount of the investment to recognize our proportionate share of ClearTrip's net income or loss in our income statement after the date of acquisition.

Investments In RideCharge

Because our preferred stock in RideCharge does not meet all the characteristics of in-substance common stock, we have accounted for our investment under the cost method with net accumulated earnings recorded only to the extent of distributed dividends. We have reported our investment in RideCharge in "Investments" on our balance sheet.