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Goodwill | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill. |
Goodwill | 7. Goodwill The goodwill of acquired companies is primarily related to the acquisition of an experienced and knowledgeable workforce. The following summarizes our goodwill activity for the periods indicated:
|  | Goodwill |
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|  | (in thousands) |
Balance at September 30, 2011 |  | $ | 40,549 |
New acquisitions |  |  | 144,378 |
Translation adjustments |  |  | 844 |
Balance at September 30, 2012 |  |  | 185,771 |
New acquisitions |  |  | 27,009 |
Translation adjustments |  |  | (1,069 | )
Balance at September 30, 2013 |  | $ | 211,711 |

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