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Public Offerings | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 24, 2011
Public Offerings [Abstract] |
Public Offerings |
13. | Public Offerings
On August 10, 2009, the Partnership sold 2,200,000 Common Units in a public offering at a price of $41.50 per Common Unit realizing proceeds of $86,700, net of underwriting commissions and other offering expenses. On August 24, 2009, following the underwriters' partial exercise of their over-allotment option, the Partnership sold an additional 230,934 Common Units at $41.50 per Common Unit, generating additional net proceeds of $9,180. The aggregate net proceeds of $95,880, along with cash on hand, were used to fund the purchase of $175,000 aggregate principal amount of 2003 Senior Notes pursuant to a cash tender offer.

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- Definition Disclosure of information relating to the public offerings of Partnership's Common Units which includes date of the public offering made, number of units sold, price per unit, proceeds from the sale of the units, net of underwriting commissions and other offering expenses, and the effect of the transactions on the Partners' Capital. + References No definition available. + Details
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