Long-term Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Debt

A summary of long-term debt is as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	June 30, 2016 Interest Rate			June 30, 2016			September 30, 2015
ABE South Dakota:
Senior debt principal - variable		3.94	%	$	29,000		$	29,000
Restructuring fee		N/A			—			3,024
Deferred financing costs		N/A			(386	)		—
Additional carrying value of restructured debt		N/A			—			630
Total outstanding					28,614			32,654
Additional carrying value of restructured debt		N/A			—			(630	)
Stated principal				$	28,614		$	32,024

Schedule of Maturities of Long Term Debt

The estimated maturities of debt are as follows (in thousands):

Due By June 30:	Senior Debt Principal		Deferred Financing Costs			Total
2017	$	4,000	$	(86	)	$	3,914
2018		4,000		(86	)		3,914
2019		4,000		(86	)		3,914
2020		4,000		(86	)		3,914
2021		13,000		(42	)		12,958
Total debt	$	29,000	$	(386	)	$	28,614