Exit Costs (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 31, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs

The following summarizes our recorded restructuring and impairment costs (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31, 2016			Six Months Ended May 31, 2016
Severance costs	$	(103	)	$	279
Accelerated amortization of restricted stock and restricted cash awards	10			41
Contract termination costs	678			1,234
Other expenses	20			300
Total	$	605		$	1,854

Restructuring and exit costs are wholly attributed to our Capital Markets reportable business segment and were recorded in the following categories in our Consolidated Statement of Earnings (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31, 2016			Six Months Ended May 31, 2016
Compensation and benefits	$	(93	)	$	320
Technology and communications	678			1,234
Other expenses	20			300
Total	$	605		$	1,854