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Business Combinations
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combinations

9) Business Combinations

During fiscal year 2019, the Company acquired a propane dealer and the assets of one of its subcontractors for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $13.7 million.  The gross purchase price was allocated $11.2 million to intangible assets, $2.7 million to fixed assets, and reduced by $0.2 million for working capital credits.  The acquired companies’ operating results are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and are not material to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.