Debt - Aggregate maturities of long-term debt (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$ 2,969
2016	2,918
2017	2,907
2018	2,900
2019	2,900
Thereafter	275,500
Total	$ 290,094	$ 334,132

Represents the amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation before deduction of unamortized discount or premium.

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Represents mount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing after the forth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

No definition available.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

No definition available.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

No definition available.

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