Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

12.Commitments and Contingencies

We have operating leases for office and distribution center space and equipment for varying periods. We also lease some of our vehicles in the United Kingdom under capital leases. Certain leases have renewal options and require contingent payments for increases, including executory costs, property taxes, insurance and certain other costs in excess of a base year amount. Total rent expense for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $4,259, $4,051and $3,968, respectively.

The aggregate future noncancelable minimum rental payments on operating leases and capital leases at September 30, 2011 are as follows:

	Lease Obligations
Fiscal Year	Operating Leases		Capital Leases
2012	$	3,286	$	909
2013		3,135		284
2014		2,387		55
2015		2,073		15
2016		2,042		-
Thereafter		9,414		-
Total future minimum obligations	$	22,337	$	1,263