LEASES

The Company leases certain equipment, buildings, vehicles and computer equipment. Total rental expense was $18.1 million in 2015, $16.6 million in 2014 and $12.7 million in 2013. The approximate future minimum rental commitments for non-cancelable operating leases, excluding obligations for taxes and insurance, are as follows:



Year Ended August 31,	Minimum Rental Commitments
	(In thousands)
2016	$	13,048
2017	9,526
2018	6,861
2019	4,964
2020	3,564
2021 and thereafter	13,015
Total minimum rental commitments	$	50,978