Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Information regarding derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments

The following tables set forth certain information regarding our derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments:

		Fair Value Asset (Liability) of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instrument	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2016		June 30, 2015		September 30, 2015
		(in thousands)
Foreign currency forwards	Current and non-current assets held for sale	7,044		11,273		14,169
Cash Convertible Notes Hedges	Other assets, net	16,200		23,160		10,505
Cash Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative	Long-term debt, less current maturities	(16,200	)	(23,160	)	(10,505	)

		Amount of Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Derivatives
		Three Months Ended June 30,					Nine Months Ended June 30,
Derivative Instrument	Income Statement Location	2016			2015		2016			2015
		(in thousands)
Foreign currency forwards	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax*	$	(650	)	$	5,846	$	(3,568	)	$	7,710

* Amount is partially offset by gains and losses caused by related foreign currency fluctuations.