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Sale of Asset Held for Sale	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
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Sale of Asset Held for Sale	(18) Sale of Asset Held for Sale On October 29, 2015, the Company completed the sale of its former Grass Facility located in Rockland, Massachusetts for $1,800,000 in cash. The net cash proceeds received of $1,698,000 reflect closing costs and broker fees previously accrued. After considering reserved amounts, the net loss on the sale of $3,000 was recognized in the consolidated income statement for the three and nine month periods ended October 31, 2015.

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