Leases - Lease Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2021 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2022	$ 8,211
2023	7,723
2024	6,840
2025	5,876
2026	4,427
Thereafter	12,973
Total lease payments	46,050
Less imputed interest	(7,112)
Total	38,938
Finance Leases
2022	73
2023	73
2024	73
2025	70
2026	14
Thereafter	0
Total lease payments	303
Less imputed interest	(24)
Total	279
2022	8,284
2023	7,796
2024	6,913
2025	5,946
2026	4,441
Thereafter	12,973
Total lease payments	46,353
Less imputed interest	(7,136)
Total	$ 39,217

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