ACQUISITIONS ACQUISITIONS - Summary of Unaudited Pro-Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
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| Sales | $ 1,480,464 | $ 1,426,068 | $ 1,458,277 |
| Income before income taxes | 95,234 | 89,652 | 89,779 |
| Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders | $ 66,749 | $ 63,449 | $ 63,586 |
| Earnings per share attributable to Matthews shareholders: Diluted | $ 2.03 | $ 1.91 | $ 1.93 |
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- Definition The pro forma income before income tax for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. No definition available.
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- Definition The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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