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Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2015
Contingencies [Abstract] |
Estimated payments under the self-insurance programs | Estimated payments under the self-insurance programs are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending January 31, |
2015 | $ | 400 |
2016 | 375 |
2017 | 375 |
2018 | 375 |
2019 | 375 |
Thereafter | 250 |
Total | 2,150 |
Discount to net present value | (20 | )
| $ | 2,130 |

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