Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Balance Sheets

	As of February 28
		2014				2013
(In thousands)		Assets		Liabilities		Assets		Liabilities
Derivatives designated as accounting hedges:
Interest rate swaps (1)			―		(1,351)		―		(517)
Total derivatives designated as accounting hedges			―		(1,351)		―		(517)
Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges:
Interest rate caps (2)			―		―		26		(26)
Total derivatives not designated as accounting hedges			―		―		26		(26)
Total		$	―	$	(1,351)	$	26	$	(543)

(1)Reported in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

(2)Reported in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Earnings

		Years Ended February 28 or 29
(In thousands)		2014		2013		2012
Derivatives designated as accounting hedges:
Loss recognized in AOCL (1)	$	(5,286)	$	(6,691)	$	(22,968)
Loss reclassified from AOCL into CAF income (1)	$	(9,872)	$	(12,981)	$	(7,567)
Gain recognized in CAF income (2)	$	76	$	―	$	―
Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges:
Loss recognized in CAF income (3)	$	―	$	(2)	$	(86)

(1)Represents the effective portion.

(2)Represents the ineffective portion.

(3)Represents the loss on interest rate swaps, the net periodic settlements and accrued interest.