Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 221,281	$ 394,406
Accounts receivable, net	163,940	138,644
Inventories	717,018	675,369
Deferred income taxes	24,821	24,340
Other current assets	51,062	59,492
Total current assets	1,178,122	1,292,251
Property, plant and equipment, net	471,577	479,273
Goodwill	1,220,397	1,212,199
Intangible assets, net	1,991,127	2,005,153
Other assets	91,249	106,680
Total assets	4,952,472	5,095,556
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		17,500
Accounts payable	206,764	186,511
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	167,390	188,542
Total current liabilities	374,154	392,553
Long-term debt, net of current portion	2,157,500	2,369,375
Deferred income taxes	745,673	748,878
Other liabilities	57,202	47,855
Total liabilities	3,334,529	3,558,661
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par; one thousand shares authorized, issued and outstanding
Capital in excess of par	1,553,686	1,552,188
Retained earnings	83,748	22,472
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19,491)	(37,765)
Total stockholders' equity	1,617,943	1,536,895
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,952,472	$ 5,095,556