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OTHER ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2012

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6. OTHER ASSETS

The components of other noncurrent assets at January 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

		January 31,
		2012			2011
Deferred financing costs, net		$	1,306		$	1,006
Prepaid commissions			729			1,924
Deposits			2,564			505
Real estate taxes refundable			1,969			682
Other			1,316			1,790
Total		$	7,884		$	5,907

Deferred financing costs represent amounts paid to obtain both mortgage debt and borrowings under One Earth’s debt arrangements. Such amounts are amortized as interest expense. Future amortization expense is as follows (amounts in thousands):

Years Ended January 31,		Amortization
2013		$	526
2014			428
2015			281
2016			69
2017			2
Total		$	1,306

Prepaid commissions represent sales commissions paid in connection with extended warranties sold by the Company’s former retail sales staff. Such amounts are capitalized and amortized ratably over the life of the extended warranty plan sold. Future amortization of prepaid commissions is as follows (amounts in thousands):

Years Ended January 31,		Amortization
2013		$	565
2014			164
Total		$	729

Real estate taxes refundable represent amounts due One Earth associated with refunds of previously paid taxes in connection with a tax increment financing arrangement with local taxing authorities. Deposits are with vendors and governmental authorities involved in the ethanol industry.

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