- Definition

Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation.

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Reportable Segment Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 105,076	$ 113,033	$ 170,938	$ 187,011
Corporate assets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 62,400	$ 57,400