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Leases

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2012

Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]

LEASES

The Company leases certain equipment, buildings, transportation vehicles and computer equipment. Total rental expense was $10.9 million in 2012, $10.8 million in 2011 and $7.4 million in 2010. The approximate future minimum rental commitments for operating non-cancelable leases excluding obligations for taxes and insurance are as follows:



Year Ended August 31,	Minimum Rental Commitments
	(In thousands)
2013	$	5,326
2014	4,350
2015	2,828
2016	1,378
2017	1,273
2018 and thereafter	1,470
Total minimum rental commitments	$	16,625

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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