Pension Plans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

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,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Service cost	$	457	$	457	$	155	$	147
Interest cost		5,293		6,787		1,775		2,247
Expected return on plan assets		(9,634)		(10,028)		(3,234)		(3,253)
Amortization of actuarial loss		2,748		1,401		926		489
Administrative expenses		142		131		48		45
Net pension benefit	$	(994)	$	(1,252)	$	(330)	$	(325)