Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statement of operations

The table below presents the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for fiscal years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010:



		(Gains) Losses Recognized in Income
		Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
Derivative Instrument	Location of (Gain) or Loss	2012			2011		2010
		(in thousands)
Non-designated derivatives:
Gold Collar	Other (income) expense	$	(151	)	$	—	$	—

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

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