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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Distributions paid to common shareholders, net of reinvestment | $ 15,519 | $ 13,965 | $ 11,802
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests - Unitholders of the Operating Partnership, net reinvestment | 636 | 634 | 614
Cash paid for interest | $ 4,903 | $ 2,855 | $ 742

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