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INCOME TAXES - Operating loss carryforwards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Feb. 29, 2016 | Feb. 28, 2015
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Gross deferred tax assets |  |
Subtotals | $ 15,419 | $ 17,193
Less portion of valuation allowance established for operating loss carryforwards | (14,054) |
Total | 1,365 |
Required future taxable income |  |
Subtotals | 61,054 |
U.S. |  |
Gross deferred tax assets |  |
Operating loss carryforwards with definite carryover periods | 300 |
Required future taxable income |  |
Required future taxable income - operating loss carryforwards with definite carryover periods | 7,184 |
Non-U.S. |  |
Gross deferred tax assets |  |
Operating loss carryforwards with definite carryover periods | 1,339 |
Operating loss carryforwards with indefinite carryover periods | 13,780 |
Required future taxable income |  |
Required future taxable income - operating loss carryforwards with definite carryover periods | 7,271 |
Required future taxable income - operating loss carryforwards with indefinite carryover periods | $ 46,599 |

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