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ACQUISITION (Summary of the Total Purchase Consideration) (Details) - Aeropost, Inc [Member] $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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May 31, 2018 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Estimated consideration on the acquisition date | $ 30,046
Estimated assumed net debt at acquisition date | (1,093)
Total cash consideration | 28,953
Post-combination compensation expense, net of claims | (3,850)
Business acquisition, net assets acquired | 25,103
Cash acquired | 1,208
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired | $ 23,895

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