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Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2018
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, |
2019 | $ | 300 |
2020 | 300 |
2021 | 300 |
2022 | 300 |
2023 | 215 |
Thereafter | — |
Total | $ | 1,415 |
Discount to net present value | (40 | )
| $ | 1,375 |

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