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Share Repurchase Program | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
Share Repurchase Program [Abstract] |
Share Repurchase Program | H. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM On December 17, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program (the Repurchase Program) under which we may repurchase up to $25 million of our outstanding stock. The purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Repurchase Program will be funded from cash on hand and cash provided by operating activities. The Repurchase Program will expire as of the close of business on December 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, we have purchased 171,416 shares at cost of $5.8 million under this Repurchase Program. The average price per share through March 31, 2015 has been $33.60.

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