Pension Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Pension Plans

Components of net periodic pension cost (benefit)

The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Service cost	$	140		$	127
Interest cost	2,244			2,391
Expected return on plan assets	(2,934		)	(2,523		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	457			398
Administrative expenses	19			21
Net pension cost (benefit)	$	(74	)	$	414