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Fair Value Measurements
3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
As of October 31, 2017, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, short-term borrowings and trade accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. As of October 31, 2017, the estimated fair value of long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $303.4 million compared to its carrying value of $300.0 million. The fair value is estimated by discounting the projected cash flows using the rate that similar amounts of debt could currently be borrowed. Long-term debt would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying values of long-term debt with variable interest rates approximate fair value.