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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
ACQUISITIONS [Abstract]  
Summary of Unaudited Pro-Forma Information
The following information presents a summary of the consolidated results of Matthews combined with Schawk as if the acquisition had occurred on October 1, 2012:

    
Pro Forma Combined
 
  
2015
  
2014
  
2013
 
Sales
 
$
1,426,068
  
$
1,458,277
  
$
1,430,843
 
Income before income taxes
  
89,652
   
89,779
   
41,271
 
Net income
  
63,449
   
63,586
   
29,470
 
Earnings per share
 
$
1.91
  
$
1.93
  
$
0.89