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NOTE 13. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
NOTE 13. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

    Years ended November 30,  
    2015     2014     2013  
Interest income   $ 740     $ 854     $ 942  
Interest expense     (5,188 )     (6,838 )     (12,607 )
Foreign exchange gain     4,771       3,688       10,448  
Write-down of investments     (426 )           (3,227 )
Gain on derivative liabilities           83       1,356  
    $ (103 )   $ (2,213 )   $ (3,088 )

 

During 2015, the Company recognized impairments for other-than-temporary declines in value of $426 for marketable equity securities. During 2013, the Company recognized impairments for other-than-temporary declines in value of $2,738 for marketable equity securities and to write-off $489 of other investments, at cost. At November 30, 2015 all unrealized losses were in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months.