Impairment of Notes Receivable and Related Charges

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2013

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Impairment of Notes Receivable and Related Charges

12. Impairment of Notes Receivable and Related Charges

During the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2013, the Company recorded a loss of approximately $25.6 million related to a notes receivable and related charges. Such a charge was recorded following the determination that it was probable that the Company would be unable to collect the amounts due from a former customer.