CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

3 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to certain other legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. Other than those legal proceedings and claims discussed in the 2012 Form 10-K, the Company did not have any other current legal proceedings and claims that would individually or in the aggregate have a reasonably possible material adverse effect on its financial condition or operating results. As such, any reasonably possible loss or range of loss, other than those legal proceedings discussed in this note and in the 2012 Form 10-K, is immaterial. However, the results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty. If the Company failed to prevail in several of these legal matters in the same reporting period, the operating results of a particular reporting period could be materially adversely affected.

Environmental Matters:

The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at October 31, 2012 includes liabilities for environmental matters of approximately $11,405, which relate primarily to the environmental proceedings discussed in the 2012 Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the Company is in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and its current accruals for environmental remediation are adequate. However, as regulatory standards under environmental laws are becoming increasingly stringent, there can be no assurance that future developments, additional information and experience gained will not cause the Company to incur material environmental liabilities or costs beyond those accrued in its condensed consolidated financial statements.