Other (Expense) Income, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2014

Other (Expense) Income, Net [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net

Year ended July 31 (in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains	$	(5,883	)	$	2,538		$	(2,859	)
Gain on investments		1,218			2,664			1,172
Gain on modification and early termination of note payable		—			238			—
Gain on sales of buildings and other assets		—			11			197
Other		(35	)		(68	)		(277	)
TOTAL	$	(4,700	)	$	5,383		$	(1,767	)