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DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE [Abstract] |  |  |
Date declared | 2014-03 | 2014-05 |
Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.345 | $ 0.345 |
Payment of cash dividends | $ 20,141 |  | $ 17,514
Date paid | Mar. 26, 2014 | Jun. 11, 2014 |
Date of record | Mar. 14, 2014 | May 23, 2014 |

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