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Discontinued Operations, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Significant components included in Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Discontinued Operations, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets |  |
Property and equipment | $ 4.6 | $ 26.9
Intangible assets and capitalized debt issuance costs | 26.0 | 66.5
Payments for capital expenditures | $ (19.6) | $ (20.1)

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