COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Leases (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]

Future minimum lease commitments for facilities under these leases with an initial term in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):



Years Ended November 30,	Open Locations⁽¹⁾
2014	$	7,311
2015	7,011
2016	6,444
2017	6,923
2018	6,932
Thereafter	28,134
Total	$	62,755


⁽¹⁾	Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $685,000 to reflect sub-lease income. Certain obligations under leasing arrangements are collateralized by the underlying asset being leased.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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