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Note 8 - Deferred Revenue
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]  
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Text Block]

8.     DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS


Changes in deferred financing costs during the three months ended August 31, 2013 and the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):


   

August 31, 2013

   

May 31, 2013

 
                 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 39,449       38,769  

Debt issuance costs

    -       11,412  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

    -       (5,625 )

Amortization

    (1,556 )     (5,107 )

Balance at end of period

  $ 37,893       39,449  

Deferred financing costs are capitalized and are amortized over the life of the related debt agreements using the effective interest rate method, except the Revolving Credit Facility which uses the straight line method.


Debt issuance costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, and the Revolving Facility are further detailed in Note 9.