Note K - Stock-based Compensation Plans - Options Exercised (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Options Exercised (in shares)	275,000	323,000	264,500
Cash Received from Options Exercised	$ 5,663	$ 2,832	$ 2,609
Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised	$ 10,817	$ 8,381	$ 6,439

Amount of cash inflow from exercise of option under share-based payment arrangement.

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