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INVESTMENTS - SUMMARY OF ACQUISITION-RELATED CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE (Detail) - Contingent Consideration $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |
Balance at September 30, 2016 | $ 252
Expenses recorded due to changes in fair value | 412
Issuance of common stock | (310)
Balance at September 30, 2017 | $ 354

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