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FOURTH QUARTER CHARGES / TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2016 | Feb. 28, 2014
Foreign currency devaluation adjustment |  |
Fourth quarter charges / transactions |  |
Fourth quarter charges or transactions | $ 18,730 |
Separation agreement | Former Chief Executive Officer |  |
Fourth quarter charges / transactions |  |
Fourth quarter charges or transactions (after tax) |  | $ 16,340
Acquisition-related costs |  |
Fourth quarter charges / transactions |  |
Fourth quarter charges or transactions | 700 |
Impairment of intangible assets |  |
Fourth quarter charges / transactions |  |
Fourth quarter charges or transactions | 3,000 |
Fourth quarter charges or transactions (after tax) | 2,660 |
Litigation |  |
Fourth quarter charges / transactions |  |
Fourth quarter charges or transactions | 17,830 |
Fourth quarter charges or transactions (after tax) | $ 17,790 |

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