Note 3 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2017

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]

	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Signi ficant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
			(in thousands)
Money market mutual funds as of October 31, 2017 (a)	$	114,859
Money market mutual funds as of January 31, 2017 (a)	$	116,043
Liability related to the interest rate swap as of October 31, 2017 (b)			$	(87	)
Liability related to the interest rate swap as of January 31, 2017 (b)			$	(190	)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

	(Liability) Derivative
		Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Location	October 31, 2017			January 31, 2017
Derivative instrument:
Interest rate swap	Other liabilities	$	(87	)	$	(190	)
Total		$	(87	)	$	(190	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value, including those classified in shareholders' equity measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Disclosures include, but are not limited to, fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements, level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized and transfers between levels 1 and 2. Nonrecurring fair value measurements are those that are required or permitted in the statement of financial position in particular circumstances.

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