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Long-Term debt
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Long-Term debt

(4) Long-Term debt. Long-term debt is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

  June 30, September 30,
  2011 2010
5.6% to 8.6% mortgage notes    
  due in installments through 2027  $    68,448       71,860
Less portion due within one year        4,822        4,588
 $    63,626       67,272

 

The Company has a $37,000,000 uncollateralized Revolving Credit Agreement with three banks, which matures on December 13, 2013. The Revolver bears interest at a rate of 1.00% over the selected LIBOR, which may change quarterly based on the Company’s ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated Total Capital, as defined. A commitment fee of 0.15% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the commitment. The commitment fee may also change quarterly based upon the ratio described above. The Revolver contains limitations on availability and restrictive covenants including limitations on paying cash dividends. Letters of credit in the amount of $11,262,000 were issued under the Revolver. As of June 30, 2011, $25,738,000 was available for borrowing and $50,270,000 of consolidated retained earnings would be available for payment of dividends. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2011.

 

The fair values of the Company’s mortgage notes payable were estimated based on current rates available to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities. At June 30, 2011, the carrying amount and fair value of such other long-term debt was $68,448,000 and $70,819,000, respectively.