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Related party transactions
3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Related party transactions

17. Related party transactions:

On July 25, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 25% interest in its China-based affiliate for $2,500. The book value of the interest in the China-based affiliate was written down to $0 in fiscal year 2006, and the Company expects to record a gain of $2,500. The expected closing is pending final approval by the Chinese government.