Pension Plans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Pension Plans

Components of net periodic pension cost (benefit)

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

	Nine Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Service cost	$	457	$	505	$	147	$	166
Interest cost		6,787		6,833		2,247		2,248
Expected return on plan assets		(10,028)		(10,363)		(3,253)		(3,483)
Amortization of actuarial loss		1,401		521		489		183
Administrative expenses		131		121		45		42
Net pension benefit	$	(1,252)	$	(2,383)	$	(325)	$	(844)