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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
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The carrying value of goodwill as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025 was $191,253.

The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets:
 At March 31, 2026 At September 30, 2025
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization
Average
Life
(Years)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization
Customer relationships & other$272,692 $61,886 15$284,984 $61,291 
Technology, patents & other
6,637 4,061 37,707 4,038 
Total amortizable intangible assets279,329 65,947  292,691 65,329 
Trademarks136,593 —  136,593 — 
Total intangible assets$415,922 $65,947  $429,284 $65,329 
 
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $3,682 and $3,642 for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively and $7,342 and $7,262 for the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Amortization expense for the remainder of 2026 and the next five fiscal years and thereafter, based on current intangible balances and classifications, is estimated as follows: remaining in 2026 - $7,410; 2027 - $14,800; 2028 - $14,800; 2029 - $14,800; 2030 - $14,800; 2031 - $14,800; thereafter $131,972.

Indicators of impairment related to the Company's continuing operations Goodwill and Intangible Assets were not present during the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.