Year Ended September 30,

2025

2024

2023

Interest paid

$

34,725

$

36,700

$

35,306

Income taxes paid

105,427

152,049

92,509

Income tax refunds received

4,672

6,521

3,661

Non-cash activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment on account

12,173

22,056

11,276

Common shares issued from treasury to settle benefit obligations

24,912

21,889

19,466

Receivables related to business divestitures

1,750

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