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Note 11 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss: (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012
Fixed Interest Rate Hedge Description | In June 2012, the Company entered into a forward starting fixed rate interest rate hedge commencing July 2013 in order to eliminate the variability of cash interest payments on $53 million of the outstanding LIBOR-based borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility.The hedge matures on June 1, 2016 and is reduced monthly by the principal payments on the term loan.The fixed rate interest rate hedge is accounted for as a cash flow hedging instrument for accounting purposes | In June 2012, the Company entered into a forward starting fixed rate interest rate hedge commencing July 2013 in order to eliminate the variability of cash interest payments on $53 million of the outstanding LIBOR based borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility.The hedge matures on June 1, 2016 and is reduced monthly by the principal payments on the term loan.The fixed rate interest rate hedge is accounted for as a cash flow hedging instrument for accounting purposes.The fair value of the interest rate hedge of $923 thousand, net of tax of $355 thousand is included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2012
Fixed Interest Rate Hedge (in Dollars) |  | $ 923

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