Net Translation Adjustments Reflected in Shareholder's Deficit (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Foreign Currency Translation [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustment net of tax	$ 0	$ (8)	$ (1,249)
Foreign currency net translation adjustment period increase decrease	0	(11)	1,201
Slovakia
Foreign Currency Translation [Line Items]
Functional currency	Euro
Foreign currency translation adjustment net of tax	0	(11)	23
Reclassification due to substantial liquidation	0	0	3,324
Bulgaria
Foreign Currency Translation [Line Items]
Functional currency	Leva
Foreign currency translation adjustment net of tax	0	0	(175)
Reclassification due to substantial liquidation	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1,971)

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The country of origin and name of the national currency of the foreign currency contract (forward, option).

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