The following table sets forth certain cash and noncash activities (in thousands), as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Nine Months Ended June 30, | | 2026 | | 2025 | | Cash paid during the period for: | | | | | Interest, net of amounts capitalized | $ | 12,911 | | | $ | 11,827 | | Income taxes, net of refunds of $20 and $51, respectively | $ | 2,656 | | | $ | 4,310 | | | | | | | Restricted cash, included in other assets (at end of period) | $ | — | | | $ | 250 | | | | | | | Noncash investing and financing transactions: | | | | | Debt incurred in connection with stock repurchases | $ | 22,000 | | | $ | — | | | Debt incurred in connection with acquisition of businesses | $ | — | | | $ | 8,000 | | | Note receivable from sale of business | $ | — | | | $ | 60 | | | Unpaid excise tax on stock repurchases | $ | 254 | | | $ | 91 | | | Unpaid liabilities on capital expenditures | $ | 1,084 | | | $ | 1,005 | |
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