GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 1,986	$ 2,026

- Definition

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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