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Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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May. 31, 2015
Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock |
Summary of share repurchase activity |
|  | Three Months Ended May 31,
|  | 2015 |  | 2014
Common stock repurchased on the open market or through tender offer |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares |  |  | - |  |  | 4,102,143
Aggregate market value of shares (in thousands) |  | $ | - |  | $ | 273,599
Average price per share |  | $ | - |  | $ | 66.70
Common stock received in connection with share-based compensation |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares |  |  | - |  |  | 70,079
Aggregate market value of shares (in thousands) |  | $ | - |  | $ | 4,686
Average price per share |  | $ | - |  | $ | 66.87

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