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NOTE 9. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Note 9. Share-based Compensation Details
Stock options	$ 493	$ 795	$ 4,111	$ 5,362
Performance share unit plan	1,124	1,045	3,457	2,943
Deferred share unit plan	56	46	162	146
Net Share Based Compensation	$ 1,673	$ 1,886	$ 7,730	$ 8,451

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef



-Publisher FASB



-Name Accounting Standards Codification



-Topic 230



-SubTopic 10



-Section 45



-Paragraph 28



-Subparagraph (a)



-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3602-108585

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