Exit Costs (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May. 31, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs

Restructuring costs are wholly attributed to our Capital Markets segment and were recorded in the following categories on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the three months ended May 31, 2015 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31, 2015
Compensation and benefits	$	20,019
Technology and communications	6,260
Professional services	2,033
Other expenses	258
Total	$	28,570

During the three months ended May 31, 2015, we recorded restructuring and impairment costs as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31, 2015
Severance costs	$	15,559
Accelerated amortization of restricted stock and   restricted cash awards	4,460
Accelerated amortization of capitalized   software	6,260
Other expenses	2,291
Total	$	28,570

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve

The following summarizes our restructuring reserve activity (in thousands):

	Severance costs			Other costs			Total restructuring costs			Accelerated amortization of restricted stock and restricted cash awards		Accelerated amortization of capitalized software		Total
Balance at February 28, 2015	$	—		$	—		$	—
Expenses	15,559			2,291			17,850			$	4,460	$	6,260	$	28,570
Payments	(2,523		)	(1,518		)	(4,041		)
Liability at May 31, 2015	$	13,036		$	773		$	13,809