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Other Assets (Details) - 3 months ended May. 31, 2016 - Scenario, Forecast | USD ($) | EUR (€)
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Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Upfront consideration | $ 31,700,000 | € 30,000,000
Convertible visa preferred stock | 21,400,000 |
Minimum |  |
Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Cash consideration refundable | 0 |
Maximum |  |
Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Cash consideration refundable | $ 24,300,000 | € 23,000,000

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