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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 22, 2016 USD ($) item | Feb. 28, 2014 USD ($) | Feb. 29, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares | Feb. 28, 2015 USD ($)
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | $ 1,014,581 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 254,329 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 65,263 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 37,645 |
2019, 4 years |  |  | 579,084 |
2020, 5 years |  |  | 21,412 |
After 5 years |  |  | 56,848 |
Provision for uncertain tax position |  |  | 8,201 | $ 10,295
Thermometer Patent Litigation | Litigation |  |  |  |
Litigation |  |  |  |
Number of models | item | 2 |  |  |
Damages awarded | $ 14,600 |  |  |
Number of years of sales | 7 years |  |  |
Charge including legal fees and other related expenses | $ 17,830 |  |  |
Charge including legal fees and other related expenses, after tax | $ 17,790 |  |  |
Thermometer Patent Litigation | Litigation | Maximum |  |  |  |
Litigation |  |  |  |
Percentage of sales | 1.00% |  |  |
Former Chief Executive Officer |  |  |  |
Other commitments and contingencies |  |  |  |
CEO succession costs |  |  | 6,710 |
After tax charge for transfer of ownership in a life insurance policy |  |  | $ 4,640 |
Charge per fully diluted share for transfer of ownership in a life insurance policy (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  | $ 0.16 |
Construction Agreement |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | $ 3,490 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 3,490 |
Long-term purchase commitments |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 1,654 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 745 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 606 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 303 |
Open purchase orders |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 181,953 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 181,953 |
Separation agreement | Former Chief Executive Officer |  |  |  |
Other commitments and contingencies |  |  |  |
Charge for accrued payment required under agreement (after tax) |  | $ 16,340 |  |
Employment Contracts |  |  |  |
Other commitments and contingencies |  |  |  |
Aggregate commitment |  |  | $ 12,740 |
Employment Contracts | Maximum |  |  |  |
Other commitments and contingencies |  |  |  |
Employment contract term |  |  | 2 years |
Fixed rate debt |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | $ 40,000 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 20,000 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 20,000 |
Floating rate debt |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 583,907 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 3,800 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 5,700 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 1,900 |
2019, 4 years |  |  | 552,000 |
2020, 5 years |  |  | 1,900 |
After 5 years |  |  | 18,607 |
Long-term incentive plan payouts |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 14,285 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 6,378 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 5,125 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 2,782 |
Interest on fixed rate debt |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 2,132 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 1,456 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 676 |
Interest on floating rate debt |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 36,806 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 9,327 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 9,216 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 9,179 |
2019, 4 years |  |  | 8,112 |
2020, 5 years |  |  | 361 |
After 5 years |  |  | 611 |
Minimum royalty payments |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 66,572 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 12,725 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 12,271 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 12,253 |
2019, 4 years |  |  | 8,938 |
2020, 5 years |  |  | 8,998 |
After 5 years |  |  | 11,387 |
Advertising and promotional |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 47,921 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 8,569 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 6,382 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 6,462 |
2019, 4 years |  |  | 6,683 |
2020, 5 years |  |  | 7,099 |
After 5 years |  |  | 12,726 |
Operating leases |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments |  |  |  |
Total |  |  | 35,861 |
2016, 1 year |  |  | 5,886 |
2017, 2 years |  |  | 5,287 |
2018, 3 years |  |  | 4,766 |
2019, 4 years |  |  | 3,351 |
2020, 5 years |  |  | 3,054 |
After 5 years |  |  | $ 13,517 |

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