AVX (AVX) 10-Q 7 Nov 16 2017 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Entity Registrant Name	AVX Corp
Entity Central Index Key	859,163
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		167,248,435
Trading Symbol	AVX

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 511,488	$ 454,208
Short-term investments in securities	570,415	494,594
Accounts receivable - trade, net	166,735	162,453
Accounts receivable - affiliates	7,371	6,219
Inventories	472,273	484,268
Income taxes receivable	39,363	51,400
Prepaid and other	34,735	33,749
Total current assets	1,802,380	1,686,891
Long-term investments in securities		85,577
Property and equipment, net	225,787	217,998
Goodwill	213,051	213,051
Intangible assets, net	56,274	57,554
Deferred income taxes - non-current	122,004	130,786
Other assets	16,472	17,962
Total Assets	2,435,968	2,409,819
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable - trade	34,873	42,150
Accounts payable - affiliates	39,170	36,018
Income taxes payable	6,535	3,772
Accrued payroll and benefits	32,217	32,408
Accrued expenses	79,582	65,954
Total current liabilities	192,377	180,302
Pensions	14,201	20,585
Deferred income taxes - non-current	159	7,142
Other liabilities	31,592	24,684
Total Liabilities	238,329	232,713
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share: Authorized, 20,000 shares; None issued and outstanding
Common stock, par value $.01 per share: Authorized, 300,000 shares; issued, 176,368 shares; outstanding, 167,492 and 167,237 shares at March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively	1,764	1,764
Additional paid-in capital	355,455	354,186
Retained earnings	2,000,764	1,979,512
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(42,828)	(44,368)
Treasury stock, at cost: 8,876 and 9,131 shares at March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively	(117,516)	(113,988)
Total Stockholders' Equity	2,197,639	2,177,106
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 2,435,968	$ 2,409,819

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	176,368,000	176,368,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	167,237,000	167,492,000
Treasury stock, shares	9,131,000	8,876,000

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 327,461	$ 304,361	$ 642,284	$ 604,877
Cost of sales	265,662	232,585	510,622	455,926
Gross profit	61,799	71,776	131,662	148,951
Selling, general and administrative expenses	29,047	27,874	60,524	56,380
Litigation settlement charges		6,150	3,600	6,150
Profit from operations	32,752	37,752	67,538	86,421
Other income (expense):
Interest income	1,684	1,169	3,346	2,279
Other, net	1,045	328	4,448	731
Income before income taxes	35,481	39,249	75,332	89,431
Provision for income taxes	8,961	11,382	18,923	25,935
Net income	$ 26,520	$ 27,867	$ 56,409	$ 63,496
Income (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.16	$ 0.17	$ 0.34	$ 0.38
Diluted	0.16	0.17	0.34	0.38
Dividends declared per share:	$ 0.110	$ 0.105	$ 0.215	$ 0.210
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	167,324	167,906	167,389	167,998
Diluted	167,597	168,070	167,602	168,210

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income	$ 26,520	$ 27,867	$ 56,409	$ 63,496
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
Foreign currency translation adjustment	6,074	2,739	1,794	10,246
Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment	(8)	298	527	(176)
Pension liability adjustment	(933)	(222)	(780)	(224)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	5,133	2,815	1,541	9,846
Comprehensive income	$ 31,653	$ 30,682	$ 57,950	$ 73,342

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 56,409	$ 63,496
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	19,643	19,227
Stock-based compensation expense	1,327	732
Deferred income taxes	1,383	19,807
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	(1,967)	425
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(4,783)	21,605
Inventories	12,540	31,298
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	10,461	(121,974)
Income taxes payable	(13,513)	4,800
Other assets	15,690	17,660
Other liabilities	7,098	(7,675)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	104,288	49,401
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(27,983)	(18,863)
Purchases of investment securities	(565,252)	(446,189)
Redemptions of investment securities	575,077	439,550
Proceeds from property and equipment dispositions	9,395	391
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,763)	(25,111)
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid	(35,157)	(35,287)
Purchase of treasury stock	(4,833)	(5,589)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,247	766
Net cash used in financing activities	(38,743)	(40,110)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	498	617
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	57,280	(15,203)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	454,208	381,605
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 511,488	$ 366,402

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1. Basis of Presentation:  The consolidated financial statements of AVX Corporation and its subsidiaries (“AVX” or the “Company”) include all accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. We have prepared the accompanying financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary for the fair statement of the consolidated balance sheets, operating results, comprehensive income (loss) , and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 due to changes in economic conditions and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.  Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates: We have identified the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to our business operations and understanding our results of operations. Those policies and estimates can be found in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and in “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates,” in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. During the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2016, there were no significant changes to any critical accounting policies or to the methodology used in determining estimates including those related to investment securities, revenue recognition, inventories, goodwill, intangible assets, property and equipment, income taxes, and contingencies.  New Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This guidance modifies the financial reporting of revenue and how an entity will determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The guidance provides for a five-step approach in applying the standard: 1) identifying the contract with the customer, 2) identifying separate performance obligations in the contract, 3) determining the transaction price, 4) allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations, and 5) recognizing the revenue when the performance obligation has been satisfied. The new guidance requires enhanced disclosures for the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is being recognized. The guidance is effective for public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt ASU 2014-09. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-2, “Leases.” This guidance changes the inclusion of certain right-of-use assets and the associated lease liabilities to be included in a statement of financial position. The classification criteria maintains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. Regarding financial leases, lessees are required to 1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, 2) recognize interest on the lease liability separate from the amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income, and 3) classify repayments of the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease liability and variable lease payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. Regarding operating leases, lessees are required to 1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, 2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis, and 3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation — Stock Compensation.” The standard is intended to simplify several areas of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. The guidance is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. We have reviewed other newly issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on our consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	2. Earnings Per Share:  Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the sum of (a) the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and (b) the dilutive effect of potential common stock equivalents during the period. Stock options are the only common stock equivalents currently used in our calculation and are computed using the treasury stock method.  The table below represents the basic and diluted earnings per share and sets forth the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the dilutive effect of potential common stock equivalents:    Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Net income $ 27,867 $ 26,520 $ 63,496 $ 56,409  Computation of Basic EPS:  Weighted Average Shares Outstanding used in Computing Basic EPS 167,906 167,324 167,998 167,389  Basic earnings per share $ 0.17 $ 0.16 $ 0.38 $ 0.34  Computation of Diluted EPS:  Weighted Average Shares Outstanding used in Computing Basic EPS 167,906 167,324 167,998 167,389  Effect of stock options 164 273 212 213  Weighted Average Shares used in Computing Diluted EPS (1) 168,070 167,597 168,210 167,602  Diluted earnings per share $ 0.17 $ 0.16 $ 0.38 $ 0.34   (1) Common stock equivalents not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact would have been antidilutive were 3,003 shares and 1,966 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively and 2,436 shares and 2,230 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade Accounts Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Trade Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Trade Accounts Receivable	3. Trade Accounts Receivable:   March 31, 2016 September 30, 2016  Gross Accounts Receivable - Trade $ 183,871 $ 192,836  Less:  Allowances for doubtful accounts 423 1,160  Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit 14,314 18,803  Sales returns and discounts 6,681 6,138  Total allowances 21,418 26,101  $ 162,453 $ 166,735   Charges related to allowances for doubtful accounts are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses. Charges related to stock rotation, ship from stock and debit, sales returns, and sales discounts are reported as deductions from revenue.    Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Allowances for doubtful accounts:  Beginning Balance $ 734 $ 449 $ 659 $ 423  Charges - 711 81 737  Applications (2) - (8) -  Ending Balance $ 732 $ 1,160 $ 732 $ 1,160     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit:  Beginning Balance $ 16,239 $ 17,048 $ 16,378 $ 14,314  Charges 7,460 6,756 14,848 14,287  Applications (7,528) (5,001) (15,055) (9,798)  Ending Balance $ 16,171 $ 18,803 $ 16,171 $ 18,803     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Sales returns and discounts:  Beginning Balance $ 6,289 $ 7,630 $ 6,186 $ 6,681  Charges 4,582 3,575 10,598 7,381  Applications (4,445) (5,075) (10,383) (7,919)  Translation and other 4 8 29 (5)  Ending Balance $ 6,430 $ 6,138 $ 6,430 $ 6,138   

Fair Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value	4. Fair Value: Fair Value Hierarchy: The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to value the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: - Level 1 : Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.  - Level 2 : Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.  - Level 3 : Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.  During the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, there have been no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels within the fair value hierarchy.     Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  March 31, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 4,961 $ 3,710 $ 1,251 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 1,409 - 1,409 -  Total $ 6,370 $ 3,710 $ 2,660 $ -      Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  March 31, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 4,961 $ 3,710 $ 1,251 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 1,350 - 1,350 -  Total $ 6,311 $ 3,710 $ 2,601 $ -       Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  September 30, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 5,777 $ 4,302 1,475 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 1,491 - 1,491 -  Total $ 7,268 $ 4,302 $ 2,966 $ -       Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  September 30, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 5,777 $ 4,302 1,475 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 707 - 707 -  Total $ 6,484 $ 4,302 $ 2,182 $ -   (1) The market value of the assets held in the trust for the non-qualified deferred compensation program is included as an asset and as a liability as the trust’s assets are both assets of the Company and also a liability as they are available to general creditors in certain circumstances.  (2) Foreign currency derivatives in the form of forward contracts are included in prepaid and other and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains and losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges are recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as revenues and costs of sales, and gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedges are recorded in other income.  Valuation Techniques:  The following describes valuation techniques used to appropriately value our assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation plan and derivatives.  Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation plan  Assets valued using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs in the table above represent assets from our non-qualified deferred compensation program. The funds in the non-qualified deferred compensation program are valued based on the number of shares in the funds using a price per share traded in an active market.  Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, among other factors, we evaluate general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and whether or not we expect to recover the security's entire amortized cost basis. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established.  Derivatives  We primarily use forward contracts, with maturities generally less than four months, designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted transactions related to purchase commitments and sales, denominated in various currencies. We also use derivatives not designated as hedging instruments to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. These derivatives are used to offset currency changes in the fair value of the hedged assets and liabilities. Fair values for all of our derivative financial instruments are valued by adjusting the market spot rate by forward points, based on the date of the contract. The spot rates and forward points used are an average rate from an actively traded market. At March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, all of our forward contracts are valued using Level 2 measurements.

Financial Instruments and Inves

Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities	5. Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities:  At March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, we classified investments in debt securities and time deposits as held-to-maturity securities.  Our long-term and short-term investment securities are accounted for as held-to-maturity securities and are carried at amortized cost. We have the ability and intent to hold these investments until maturity. All income generated from the held-to-maturity securities investments are recorded as interest income.  Investments in held-to-maturity securities, recorded at amortized cost, were as follows:    March 31, 2016  Gross Gross  Unrealized Unrealized Estimated  Cost Gains Losses Fair Value  Short-term investments:  Time deposits $ 494,594 $ 296 $ - $ 494,890  Long-term investments:  Corporate bonds 85,577 39 (28) 85,588  $ 580,171 $ 335 $ (28) $ 580,478      September 30, 2016  Gross Gross  Unrealized Unrealized Estimated  Cost Gains Losses Fair Value  Short-term investments:  Corporate bonds $ 10,348 $ 3 $ - $ 10,351  Time deposits 560,067 374 - 560,441  $ 570,415 $ 377 $ - $ 570,792   The amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity investments at September 30, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below. The estimated fair value of these investments are based on valuation inputs that include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker and dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities bids, offers, and reference data, which are Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties.    Held-to-Maturity  Amortized Estimated  Cost Fair Value  Due in one year or less $ 570,415 $ 570,792  Due after one year through five years - -  Total $ 570,415 $ 570,792  

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	6. Inventories:   March 31, 2016 September 30, 2016  Finished goods $ 85,617 $ 82,168  Work in process 101,436 100,198  Raw materials and supplies 297,215 289,907  $ 484,268 $ 472,273  

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	7. Commitments and Contingencies:  We have been identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), state governmental agencies or other private parties as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) or equivalent state or local laws for clean-up and response costs associated with certain sites at which remediation is required with respect to prior contamination. Because CERCLA or such state statutes authorize joint and several liability, the EPA or state regulatory authorities could seek to recover all clean-up costs from any one of the PRPs at a site despite the involvement of other PRPs. At certain sites, financially responsible PRPs other than AVX also are, or have been, involved in site investigation and clean-up activities. We believe that liability resulting from these sites will be apportioned between AVX and other PRPs.  To resolve our liability at the sites at which we have been named a PRP, we have entered into various administrative orders and consent decrees with federal and state regulatory agencies governing the timing and nature of investigation and remediation. As is customary, the orders and decrees regarding sites where the PRPs are not themselves implementing the chosen remedy contain provisions allowing the EPA to reopen the agreement and seek additional amounts from settling PRPs in the event that certain contingencies occur, such as the discovery of significant new information about site conditions.  On June 3, 2010, AVX entered into an agreement with the EPA and the City of New Bedford, pursuant to which AVX is required to perform environmental remediation at a site referred to as the “Aerovox Site” (the “Site”), located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. AVX has substantially completed its obligations pursuant to such agreement with the EPA and the City of New Bedford with respect to the satisfaction of AVX’s federal law requirements. Agreements with the state regulatory authorities have yet to be concluded but are likely to include additional groundwater and soil remediation. We have a remaining accrual of $15,482 at September 30, 2016, representing our estimate, including a $3,600 charge in the prior quarter, of the potential liability related to the remaining performance of environmental remediation actions at the Site using certain assumptions regarding the plan of remediation. Since additional sampling and analysis may cause the state regulatory authority, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, to require a more extensive and costly plan of remediation, until all parties agree and remediation is complete, we cannot be certain there will be no additional cost relating to the Site.  We had total reserves of approximately $ 16,809 and $ 19,974 at March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, related to various environmental matters. These reserves are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as $ 7,409 and $ 4,480 in accrued expenses at March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $9,400 and $ 15,494 in other non-current liabilities at March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively. The amounts recorded for these identified contingent liabilities are based on estimates. Amounts recorded are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional legal and technical information that becomes available. Also, uncertainties about the status of laws, regulations, regulatory actions, technology, and information related to individual sites make it difficult to develop an estimate of the reasonably possible aggregate environmental remediation exposure. Accordingly, these costs could differ from our current estimates.  On April 19, 2016, the Canadian Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (the “MoE”) issued a Director’s Order naming AVX Corporation, as well as others, as responsible parties with respect to a location in Hamilton, Ontario that was the site of operations of Aerovox Canada, a former subsidiary of Aerovox Corporation, a predecessor of AVX. This Director’s Order follows a draft order issued on November 4, 2015. AVX has taken the position that any liability of Aerovox Canada for such site under the laws of Canada cannot be imposed on AVX. At present, it is unclear whether the MoE will seek to enforce such Canadian order against AVX, and whether, in the event it does so, AVX will have any liability under applicable law. AVX intends to contest any such course of action that may be taken by the MoE.  We also operate on other sites that may have potential future environmental issues as a result of activities at sites during AVX’s long history of manufacturing operations or prior to the start of operations by AVX. Even though we may have rights of indemnity for such environmental matters at certain sites, regulatory agencies in those jurisdictions may require us to address such issues. Once it becomes probable that we will incur costs in connection with remediation of a site and such costs can be reasonably estimated, we establish reserves or adjust our reserves for our projected share of these costs. A separate account receivable is recorded for any indemnified costs. Our environmental reserves are not discounted and do not reflect any possible future insurance recoveries, which are not expected to be significant, but do reflect a reasonable estimate of cost sharing at multiple-party sites or indemnification of our liability by a third party.  On April 25, 2013, AVX was named as a defendant in a patent infringement case filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware captioned Greatbatch, Inc. v AVX Corporation . This case alleged that certain AVX products infringe on one or more of nine Greatbatch patents. On January 26, 2016, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the first phase of a segmented trial and found damages to Greatbatch in the amount of $37,500 . AVX is reviewing this initial verdict, consulting with its legal advisors on what action AVX may take in response, and continuing to litigate the rest of the case.  On September 2, 2014, a subsidiary of AVX, American Technical Ceramics (“ATC”), was named as a defendant in a patent infringement case filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware captioned Presidio Components, Inc. v. American Technical Ceramics Corp. This case alleged that certain products of ATC’s infringe on a Presidio patent. On April 18, 2016, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and found damages to Presidio in the amount of $2,168 . On August 17, 2016, the Court issued a permanent injunction prohibiting ATC from manufacturing or selling the related product after November 16, 2016 and awarded Presidio damages related to ATC’s sale of such products from February 21, 2016 through November 16, 2016. Subsequently, on October 21, 2016, the Federal Circuit Court granted AVX’s request for a stay of the permanent injunction whereby AVX may continue to sell the disputed product until March 17, 2017 to anyone who was a customer prior to June 17, 2016. Any sales subsequent to November 16, 2016 pursuant to the stay of the permanent injunction are subject to the intellectual property damages award discussed above. AVX is taking an estimated reserve for damages on all pre- and post-verdict sales of product subject to that litigation in the event that the verdict withstands future challenges. AVX is appealing the verdict.  We had total reserves of $39,668 and $54,930 as of March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, related to the two intellectual property cases discussed above. The amounts recorded are based on estimated outcomes. Amounts recorded are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional information that becomes available. Accordingly, these costs could differ from our current estimates.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, AVX was named as a co-defendant in a series of cases filed in the United States and in the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia alleging violations of United States, Canadian, and state antitrust laws asserting that AVX and numerous other companies were participants in alleged price-fixing in the capacitor market. The cases in the United States were consolidated into the Northern District of California on October 2, 2014. During the quarter ended December 31, 2014, additional Canadian cases were filed in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and these cases are at the initial stages. AVX believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to vigorously defend the cases.  We are involved in other disputes, warranty claims , and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. While we cannot predict the outcome of these other disputes and proceedings, management believes, based upon a review with legal counsel, that none of these proceedings will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income (loss), or cash flows. However, we cannot be certain of the eventual outcome, and any adverse result in these or other matters that may arise from time to time, may harm our financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income (loss), or cash flows.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	 8. Comprehensive Income (Loss):  Comprehensive income (loss) represents changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders. The specific components include net income, pension liability and other post-retirement benefit adjustments, deferred gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on qualified foreign currency cash flow hedges.  Other comprehensive income (loss) includes the following components:    Three Months Ended  September 30,  2015 2016  Pre-tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Net of Tax  Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 2,739 $ 2,739 $ 6,074 $ 6,074  Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment 343 298 20 (8)  Pension liability adjustment (294) (222) (1,259) (933)  Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 2,788 $ 2,815 $ 4,835 $ 5,133        Six Months Ended  September 30,  2015 2016  Pre-tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Net of Tax  Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 10,246 $ 10,246 $ 1,794 $ 1,794  Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment (206) (176) 621 527  Pension liability adjustment (296) (224) (1,034) (780)  Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 9,744 $ 9,846 $ 1,381 $ 1,541   Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income include those that pertain to the Company’s pension and postretirement benefit plans and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. Please see Note 10 for additional information related to the amortization of prior service cost and the recognized actuarial losses, which amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2016. Please see Note 11 for additional information related to realized gains and losses on derivative instruments reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2016.

Segment and Geographic Informat

Segment and Geographic Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]
Segment and Geographic Information	9. Segment and Geographic Information:  Our operating segments are based on the types of products from which we generate revenues. We are organized into a product line organization with five main product groups and three reportable segments: Passive Components, KED Resale, and Interconnect. The product groups of Ceramic, Advanced, and Tantalum have been aggregated into the Passive Components reportable segment in accordance with the aggregation criteria and quantitative thresholds. The aggregation criteria consist of similar economic characteristics, products and services, production processes, customer classes, and distribution channels. The Passive Components segment consists primarily of surface mount and leaded ceramic capacitors, RF thick and thin film components, surface mount and leaded tantalum capacitors, surface mount and leaded film capacitors, ceramic and film power capacitors, super capacitors, EMI filters (bolt in and surface mount), thick and thin film packages of multiple passive integrated components, varistors, thermistors, inductors, and resistive products manufactured by AVX or purchased from other manufacturers for resale. The KED Resale segment consists primarily of ceramic capacitors, frequency control devices, SAW devices, sensor products, RF modules, actuators, acoustic devices, and connectors produced by Kyocera and resold by AVX. The Interconnect segment consists primarily of automotive, telecom, and memory connectors manufactured by or for AVX Interconnect. Sales and operating results from these reportable segments are shown in the tables below. In addition, we have a corporate administration group consisting of finance, legal, EHS, and administrative activities.  We evaluate performance of our segments based upon sales and operating profit. There are no intersegment revenues. We allocate the costs of shared resources between segments based on each segment ’ s usage of the shared resources. Cash, accounts receivable, investments in securities, and certain other assets, which are centrally managed, are not readily allocable to operating segments.    The tables below present information about reported segments:        Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  Sales Revenue: 2015 2016 2015 2016  Ceramic Components $ 41,858 $ 46,432 $ 84,878 $ 96,555  Tantalum Components 78,942 78,600 159,561 156,131  Advanced Components 87,611 89,112 173,526 172,407  Total Passive Components 208,411 214,144 417,965 425,093  KDP and KCD Resale 63,747 76,392 117,887 142,952  KCP Resale Connectors 5,827 7,755 12,411 14,582  Total KED Resale 69,574 84,147 130,298 157,534  AVX Interconnect 26,376 29,170 56,614 59,657  Total Revenue $ 304,361 $ 327,461 $ 604,877 $ 642,284      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Operating profit:  Passive Components $ 51,480 $ 41,428 $ 105,063 $ 87,060  KED Resale 4,876 5,115 9,132 9,599  Interconnect 5,016 4,525 11,185 9,743  Corporate activities (23,620) (18,316) (38,959) (38,864)  Total $ 37,752 $ 32,752 $ 86,421 $ 67,538     As of As of  March 31, 2016 September 30, 2016  Assets:  Passive Components $ 618,642 $ 572,010  KED Resale 30,179 39,415  Interconnect 49,646 48,849  Cash, A/R, and investments in securities 1,203,051 1,256,010  Goodwill - Passive components 202,774 202,774  Goodwill - Interconnect 10,277 10,277  Corporate activities 295,250 306,633  Total $ 2,409,819 $ 2,435,968   The following geographic data is based upon net sales generated by operations located within particular geographic are as. Substantially all of the sales in the Americas region were generated in the United States.    Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Net sales:  Americas $ 89,652 $ 92,946 $ 181,795 $ 185,802  Europe 84,300 86,596 171,427 175,679  Asia 130,409 147,919 251,655 280,803  Total $ 304,361 $ 327,461 $ 604,877 $ 642,284   

Pension Plans

Pension Plans	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Pension Plans [Abstract]
Pension Plans	10. Pension Plans:  Net periodic pension cost for our defined benefit plans consisted of the following for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016:     U.S. Plans International Plans  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Service cost $ 49 $ 42 $ 247 $ 233  Interest cost 385 364 1,386 1,152  Expected return on plan assets (528) (445) (1,685) (1,458)  Recognized actuarial loss 396 456 552 311  Net periodic pension cost $ 302 $ 417 $ 500 $ 238      U.S. Plans International Plans  Six Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Service cost $ 98 $ 84 $ 493 $ 467  Interest cost 770 728 2,758 2,405  Expected return on plan assets (1,057) (890) (3,353) (3,045)  Recognized actuarial loss 792 912 1,099 650  Net periodic pension cost $ 603 $ 834 $ 997 $ 477  Based on current actuarial computations, during the six months ended September 30, 2016, we made contributions of $ 3,578 to the international plans. We expect to make additional contributions of approximately $3,572 to the international plans over the remainder of fiscal 2017. We made $3,001 in contributions to the U.S. plans during the six months ended September 30, 2016. We do not anticipate making any contributions to the U.S. plans during the remainder of the fiscal year.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	11. Derivative Financial Instruments:  We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the normal course of business. We use derivative instruments (forward contracts) to hedge certain foreign currency exposures as part of our risk management strategy. The objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with gains and losses on the forward contracts used to hedge them, thereby reducing volatility of earnings or protecting fair values of assets and liabilities. We do not enter into any trading or speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments.  We primarily use forward contracts, with maturities less than four months, designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted transactions related to purchase commitments and sales, denominated in various currencies. These derivative instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges.  The effectiveness of the cash flow hedges is determined by comparing the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedged transaction, both of which are based on forward rates. The effective portion of the gain or loss on these cash flow hedges is initially recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Once the hedged transaction is recognized, the gain or loss is recognized in our statement of operations. At March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, the following forward contracts were entered into to hedge against the volatility of foreign currency exchange rates for certain forecasted sales and purchases.     March 31, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 1,125 Accrued expenses $ 869      September 30, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 1,450 Accrued expenses $ 573    For these derivatives designated as hedging instruments, during the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, net pre-tax gains (losses) of $ (31) and $30 , respectively, were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). In addition, during the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, net pre-tax gains (losses) of $ 404 and $ (825) , respectively, were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into cost of sales (for hedging purchases), and net pretax gains (losses) of $ 442 and $ (176) , respectively, were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into sales (for hedging sales) in the accompanying statement of operations.  Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments consist primarily of forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. These hedging instruments are used to offset foreign currency changes in the fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities. The gains and losses on these foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in other income in the same period as the remeasurement gains and losses of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and thus naturally offset these gains and losses. At March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, we had the following forward contracts that were entered into to hedge against these exposures.    March 31, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 284 Accrued expenses $ 481      September 30, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 41 Accrued expenses $ 134   For these derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments during the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, gains (losses) of $ (149) and 440 , respectively on hedging contracts were recognized in other income, along with the approximately $307 and $(2,357) in exchange gains (losses) that were recognized in other income in the accompanying statement of operations.  At March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts with notional amounts totaling $ 204,372 and $ 220,883 , respectively, denominated primarily in Euros, Czech Korunas, British Pounds, and Japanese Yen.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	12. Subsequent Events:  On October 19, 2016 , the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $ 0.11 dividend per share of common stock with respect to the quarter ended September 30, 2016. The dividend will be paid to stockholders of record on November 7, 2016 and will be disbursed on November 18, 2016 .

Basis of Presentation (Policy)

Basis of Presentation (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This guidance modifies the financial reporting of revenue and how an entity will determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The guidance provides for a five-step approach in applying the standard: 1) identifying the contract with the customer, 2) identifying separate performance obligations in the contract, 3) determining the transaction price, 4) allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations, and 5) recognizing the revenue when the performance obligation has been satisfied. The new guidance requires enhanced disclosures for the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is being recognized. The guidance is effective for public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt ASU 2014-09. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-2, “Leases.” This guidance changes the inclusion of certain right-of-use assets and the associated lease liabilities to be included in a statement of financial position. The classification criteria maintains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. Regarding financial leases, lessees are required to 1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, 2) recognize interest on the lease liability separate from the amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income, and 3) classify repayments of the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease liability and variable lease payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. Regarding operating leases, lessees are required to 1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, 2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis, and 3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation — Stock Compensation.” The standard is intended to simplify several areas of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. The guidance is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. We have reviewed other newly issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on our consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents	   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Net income $ 27,867 $ 26,520 $ 63,496 $ 56,409  Computation of Basic EPS:  Weighted Average Shares Outstanding used in Computing Basic EPS 167,906 167,324 167,998 167,389  Basic earnings per share $ 0.17 $ 0.16 $ 0.38 $ 0.34  Computation of Diluted EPS:  Weighted Average Shares Outstanding used in Computing Basic EPS 167,906 167,324 167,998 167,389  Effect of stock options 164 273 212 213  Weighted Average Shares used in Computing Diluted EPS (1) 168,070 167,597 168,210 167,602  Diluted earnings per share $ 0.17 $ 0.16 $ 0.38 $ 0.34   (1) Common stock equivalents not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact would have been antidilutive were 3,003 shares and 1,966 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively and 2,436 shares and 2,230 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tabl

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Trade Accounts Receivable	  March 31, 2016 September 30, 2016  Gross Accounts Receivable - Trade $ 183,871 $ 192,836  Less:  Allowances for doubtful accounts 423 1,160  Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit 14,314 18,803  Sales returns and discounts 6,681 6,138  Total allowances 21,418 26,101  $ 162,453 $ 166,735 
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowances	   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Allowances for doubtful accounts:  Beginning Balance $ 734 $ 449 $ 659 $ 423  Charges - 711 81 737  Applications (2) - (8) -  Ending Balance $ 732 $ 1,160 $ 732 $ 1,160 
Stock Rotation And Ship From Stock And Debit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowances	  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit:  Beginning Balance $ 16,239 $ 17,048 $ 16,378 $ 14,314  Charges 7,460 6,756 14,848 14,287  Applications (7,528) (5,001) (15,055) (9,798)  Ending Balance $ 16,171 $ 18,803 $ 16,171 $ 18,803 
Sales Returns And Discounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowances	  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Sales returns and discounts:  Beginning Balance $ 6,289 $ 7,630 $ 6,186 $ 6,681  Charges 4,582 3,575 10,598 7,381  Applications (4,445) (5,075) (10,383) (7,919)  Translation and other 4 8 29 (5)  Ending Balance $ 6,430 $ 6,138 $ 6,430 $ 6,138  

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value [Abstract]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	   Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  March 31, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 4,961 $ 3,710 $ 1,251 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 1,409 - 1,409 -  Total $ 6,370 $ 3,710 $ 2,660 $ -      Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  March 31, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 4,961 $ 3,710 $ 1,251 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 1,350 - 1,350 -  Total $ 6,311 $ 3,710 $ 2,601 $ -       Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  September 30, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 5,777 $ 4,302 1,475 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 1,491 - 1,491 -  Total $ 7,268 $ 4,302 $ 2,966 $ -       Based on  Quoted  prices Other  in active observable Unobservable  Fair Value at markets inputs inputs  September 30, 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:  Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program (1) $ 5,777 $ 4,302 1,475 $ -  Foreign currency derivatives (2) 707 - 707 -  Total $ 6,484 $ 4,302 $ 2,182 $ -   (1) The market value of the assets held in the trust for the non-qualified deferred compensation program is included as an asset and as a liability as the trust’s assets are both assets of the Company and also a liability as they are available to general creditors in certain circumstances.  (2) Foreign currency derivatives in the form of forward contracts are included in prepaid and other and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains and losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges are recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as revenues and costs of sales, and gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedges are recorded in other income.

Financial Instruments and Inv23

Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities [Abstract]
Investments in held-to-maturity securities, recorded at amortized cost	  March 31, 2016  Gross Gross  Unrealized Unrealized Estimated  Cost Gains Losses Fair Value  Short-term investments:  Time deposits $ 494,594 $ 296 $ - $ 494,890  Long-term investments:  Corporate bonds 85,577 39 (28) 85,588  $ 580,171 $ 335 $ (28) $ 580,478      September 30, 2016  Gross Gross  Unrealized Unrealized Estimated  Cost Gains Losses Fair Value  Short-term investments:  Corporate bonds $ 10,348 $ 3 $ - $ 10,351  Time deposits 560,067 374 - 560,441  $ 570,415 $ 377 $ - $ 570,792 
Amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity investments, by contractual maturity	   Held-to-Maturity  Amortized Estimated  Cost Fair Value  Due in one year or less $ 570,415 $ 570,792  Due after one year through five years - -  Total $ 570,415 $ 570,792 

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	  March 31, 2016 September 30, 2016  Finished goods $ 85,617 $ 82,168  Work in process 101,436 100,198  Raw materials and supplies 297,215 289,907  $ 484,268 $ 472,273 

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Ta

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss)	    Three Months Ended  September 30,  2015 2016  Pre-tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Net of Tax  Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 2,739 $ 2,739 $ 6,074 $ 6,074  Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment 343 298 20 (8)  Pension liability adjustment (294) (222) (1,259) (933)  Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 2,788 $ 2,815 $ 4,835 $ 5,133        Six Months Ended  September 30,  2015 2016  Pre-tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Net of Tax  Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 10,246 $ 10,246 $ 1,794 $ 1,794  Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment (206) (176) 621 527  Pension liability adjustment (296) (224) (1,034) (780)  Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 9,744 $ 9,846 $ 1,381 $ 1,541  

Segment and Geographic Inform26

Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]
Information about reported segments	  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  Sales Revenue: 2015 2016 2015 2016  Ceramic Components $ 41,858 $ 46,432 $ 84,878 $ 96,555  Tantalum Components 78,942 78,600 159,561 156,131  Advanced Components 87,611 89,112 173,526 172,407  Total Passive Components 208,411 214,144 417,965 425,093  KDP and KCD Resale 63,747 76,392 117,887 142,952  KCP Resale Connectors 5,827 7,755 12,411 14,582  Total KED Resale 69,574 84,147 130,298 157,534  AVX Interconnect 26,376 29,170 56,614 59,657  Total Revenue $ 304,361 $ 327,461 $ 604,877 $ 642,284      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Operating profit:  Passive Components $ 51,480 $ 41,428 $ 105,063 $ 87,060  KED Resale 4,876 5,115 9,132 9,599  Interconnect 5,016 4,525 11,185 9,743  Corporate activities (23,620) (18,316) (38,959) (38,864)  Total $ 37,752 $ 32,752 $ 86,421 $ 67,538     As of As of  March 31, 2016 September 30, 2016  Assets:  Passive Components $ 618,642 $ 572,010  KED Resale 30,179 39,415  Interconnect 49,646 48,849  Cash, A/R, and investments in securities 1,203,051 1,256,010  Goodwill - Passive components 202,774 202,774  Goodwill - Interconnect 10,277 10,277  Corporate activities 295,250 306,633  Total $ 2,409,819 $ 2,435,968 
Net sales generated by operations located within particular geographic areas	  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Net sales:  Americas $ 89,652 $ 92,946 $ 181,795 $ 185,802  Europe 84,300 86,596 171,427 175,679  Asia 130,409 147,919 251,655 280,803  Total $ 304,361 $ 327,461 $ 604,877 $ 642,284  

Pension Plans (Tables)

Pension Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Pension Plans [Abstract]
Net periodic cost for defined benefit plans	    U.S. Plans International Plans  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Service cost $ 49 $ 42 $ 247 $ 233  Interest cost 385 364 1,386 1,152  Expected return on plan assets (528) (445) (1,685) (1,458)  Recognized actuarial loss 396 456 552 311  Net periodic pension cost $ 302 $ 417 $ 500 $ 238      U.S. Plans International Plans  Six Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2015 2016 2015 2016  Service cost $ 98 $ 84 $ 493 $ 467  Interest cost 770 728 2,758 2,405  Expected return on plan assets (1,057) (890) (3,353) (3,045)  Recognized actuarial loss 792 912 1,099 650  Net periodic pension cost $ 603 $ 834 $ 997 $ 477 

Derivative Financial Instrume28

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments	  March 31, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 1,125 Accrued expenses $ 869      September 30, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 1,450 Accrued expenses $ 573 
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments	  March 31, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 284 Accrued expenses $ 481      September 30, 2016  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Balance Balance  Sheet Fair Sheet Fair  Caption Value Caption Value   Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid and other $ 41 Accrued expenses $ 134 

Earnings Per Share (Basic and d

Earnings Per Share (Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 26,520	$ 27,867	$ 56,409	$ 63,496
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding used in computing Basic EPS	167,324	167,906	167,389	167,998
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.16	$ 0.17	$ 0.34	$ 0.38
Effect of stock options	273	164	213	212
Weighted Average Shares used in computing Diluted EPS	167,597	168,070	167,602	168,210
Diluted income per share	$ 0.16	$ 0.17	$ 0.34	$ 0.38
Antidilutive Securities excluded from computation of diluted EPS	1,966	3,003	2,230	2,436

Trade Accounts Receivable (Trad

Trade Accounts Receivable (Trade Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross Accounts Receivable - Trade	$ 192,836		$ 183,871
Allowances	26,101		21,418
Net Accounts Receivable - Trade	166,735		162,453
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowances	1,160	$ 449	423	$ 732	$ 734	$ 659
Stock Rotation And Ship From Stock And Debit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowances	18,803	17,048	14,314	16,171	16,239	16,378
Sales Returns And Discounts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowances	$ 6,138	$ 7,630	$ 6,681	$ 6,430	$ 6,289	$ 6,186

Trade Accounts Receivable (Allo

Trade Accounts Receivable (Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			$ 21,418
Ending Balance	$ 26,101		26,101
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	449	$ 734	423	$ 659
Charges	711		737	81
Applications		(2)		(8)
Ending Balance	1,160	732	1,160	732
Stock Rotation And Ship From Stock And Debit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	17,048	16,239	14,314	16,378
Charges	6,756	7,460	14,287	14,848
Applications	(5,001)	(7,528)	(9,798)	(15,055)
Ending Balance	18,803	16,171	18,803	16,171
Sales Returns And Discounts [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	7,630	6,289	6,681	6,186
Charges	3,575	4,582	7,381	10,598
Applications	(5,075)	(4,445)	(7,919)	(10,383)
Translation and other	8	4	(5)	29
Ending Balance	$ 6,138	$ 6,430	$ 6,138	$ 6,430

Fair Value (Measurement Inputs)

Fair Value (Measurement Inputs) (Details) - Recurring Basis [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program	$ 5,777	$ 4,961
Foreign currency derivatives	1,491	1,409
Assets measured at fair value, Total	7,268	6,370
Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program	5,777	4,961
Foreign currency derivatives	707	1,350
Liabilities measured at fair value, Total	6,484	6,311
Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program	4,302	3,710
Foreign currency derivatives
Assets measured at fair value, Total	4,302	3,710
Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program	4,302	3,710
Foreign currency derivatives
Liabilities measured at fair value, Total	4,302	3,710
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program	1,475	1,251
Foreign currency derivatives	1,491	1,409
Assets measured at fair value, Total	2,966	2,660
Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program	1,475	1,251
Foreign currency derivatives	707	1,350
Liabilities measured at fair value, Total	2,182	2,601
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program
Foreign currency derivatives
Assets measured at fair value, Total
Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program
Foreign currency derivatives
Liabilities measured at fair value, Total

Financial Instruments and Inv33

Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities (Investments in held-to-maturity securities, recorded at amortized cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Cost	$ 570,415	$ 580,171
Gross Unrealized Gains	377	335
Gross Unrealized Losses		(28)
Estimated Fair Value	570,792	580,478
Short-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Cost	10,348
Gross Unrealized Gains	3
Gross Unrealized Losses
Estimated Fair Value	10,351
Short-Term Investments [Member] | Time Deposits [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Cost	560,067	494,594
Gross Unrealized Gains	374	296
Gross Unrealized Losses
Estimated Fair Value	$ 560,441	494,890
Long-Term Investments [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Long-term investment, Cost		85,577
Gross Unrealized Gains		39
Gross Unrealized Losses		(28)
Estimated Fair Value		$ 85,588

Financial Instruments and Inv34

Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities (Amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity investments by contractual maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost	$ 570,415
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost
Total, Amortized Cost	570,415
Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair Value	570,792
Due after one year through five years, Estimated Fair Value
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value, Total	$ 570,792	$ 580,478

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 82,168	$ 85,617
Work in process	100,198	101,436
Raw materials and supplies	289,907	297,215
Total Inventory	$ 472,273	$ 484,268

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental reserves, period increase	$ 3,600
Environmental reserves classified as other non-current liabilities	15,494	$ 9,400
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies	15,482
Greatbatch, Inc. v AVX Corporation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value	37,500
Presidio Components, Inc. v. American Technical Ceramics Corp. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value	2,168
Unfavorable Regulatory Action - Environmental Matters [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental reserves classified as accrued expenses	4,480,000	7,409,000
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	19,974,000	16,809,000
Unfavorable Regulatory Action - Patent Infringement Matters [Member] | Greatbatch, Inc. v AVX Corporation And Presidio Components v. American Technical Ceramics Corp. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	$ 54,930	$ 39,668

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (De

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Pre-tax	$ 6,074	$ 2,739	$ 1,794	$ 10,246
Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment, Pre-tax	20	343	621	(206)
Pension liability adjustment, Pre-tax	(1,259)	(294)	(1,034)	(296)
Other comprehensive income (loss), Pre-tax	4,835	2,788	1,381	9,744
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Net of tax	6,074	2,739	1,794	10,246
Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment, Net of tax	(8)	298	527	(176)
Pension liability adjustment, Net of tax	(933)	(222)	(780)	(224)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	$ 5,133	$ 2,815	$ 1,541	$ 9,846

Segment and Geographic Inform38

Segment and Geographic Information (Information about reporting segments, net sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 327,461	$ 304,361	$ 642,284	$ 604,877
Passive Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	214,144	208,411	425,093	417,965
Ceramic Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	46,432	41,858	96,555	84,878
Tantalum Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	78,600	78,942	156,131	159,561
Advanced Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	89,112	87,611	172,407	173,526
KED Resale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	84,147	69,574	157,534	130,298
KDP And KCD Resale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	76,392	63,747	142,952	117,887
KCP Resale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	7,755	5,827	14,582	12,411
Interconnect [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 29,170	$ 26,376	$ 59,657	$ 56,614

Segment and Geographic Inform39

Segment and Geographic Information (Information about reporting segments, operating profit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	$ 32,752	$ 37,752	$ 67,538	$ 86,421
Passive Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	41,428	51,480	87,060	105,063
KED Resale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	5,115	4,876	9,599	9,132
Interconnect [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	4,525	5,016	9,743	11,185
Corporate Administration [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	$ (18,316)	$ (23,620)	$ (38,864)	$ (38,959)

Segment and Geographic Inform40

Segment and Geographic Information (Information about reporting segments, assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 2,435,968	$ 2,409,819
Passive Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	572,010	618,642
Cash A/R And Investments In Securities [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,256,010	1,203,051
KED Resale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	39,415	30,179
Goodwill - Passive Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	202,774	202,774
Interconnect [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	48,849	49,646
Goodwill - Interconnect [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	10,277	10,277
Corporate Administration [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 306,633	$ 295,250

Segment and Geographic Inform41

Segment and Geographic Information (Net sales generated by operations located within particular geographic areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 327,461	$ 304,361	$ 642,284	$ 604,877
Americas [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	92,946	89,652	185,802	181,795
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	86,596	84,300	175,679	171,427
Asia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 147,919	$ 130,409	$ 280,803	$ 251,655

Pension Plans (Narrative) (Deta

Pension Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions made		$ 3,001
International Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions made		$ 3,578
Expected additional contributions	$ 3,572

Pension Plans (Net periodic pen

Pension Plans (Net periodic pension cost for defined benefit plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 42	$ 49	$ 84	$ 98
Interest cost	364	385	728	770
Expected return on plan assets	(445)	(528)	(890)	(1,057)
Recognized actuarial loss	456	396	912	792
Net periodic pension cost	417	302	834	603
International Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	233	247	467	493
Interest cost	1,152	1,386	2,405	2,758
Expected return on plan assets	(1,458)	(1,685)	(3,045)	(3,353)
Recognized actuarial loss	311	552	650	1,099
Net periodic pension cost	$ 238	$ 500	$ 477	$ 997

Derivative Financial Instrume44

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net pre-tax gains (losses) recognized in OCI	$ (31)	$ 30
Hedging contract gains (losses) recognized in other income (expense)	(149)	440
Exchange gains (losses) recognized in other income (expense)	307	(2,357)
Outstanding foreign exchange contracts	220,883	220,883	$ 204,372
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on Derivative Instruments, Pretax	404
Loss On Derivative Instruments Pretax		(825)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on Derivative Instruments, Pretax	$ 442
Loss On Derivative Instruments Pretax		$ (176)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative contract maximum maturity term	4 months

Derivative Financial Instrume45

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair value of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid And Other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 1,450	$ 1,125
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	573	869
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid And Other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	41	284
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 134	$ 481

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares	Oct. 19, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared, dividend per share		$ 0.110	$ 0.105	$ 0.215	$ 0.210
Dividends payable, date declared		Oct. 19, 2016
Dividends payable, date of record		Nov. 7, 2016
Dividends payable, date to be paid		Nov. 18, 2016
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared, dividend per share	$ 0.11