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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Unrecognized share based compensation expense (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Stock options |
UNRECOGNIZED SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE |
Unrecognized Compensation Expense | $ 244
Weighted Average Period of Recognition (in months) | 8 years 7 months 6 days
Restricted stock units (RSUs and PSUs) |
UNRECOGNIZED SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE |
Unrecognized Compensation Expense | $ 18,519
Weighted Average Period of Recognition (in months) | 26 years 4 months 24 days

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