10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2014

 OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from   to 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-22793

PriceSmart, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	33-0628530
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9740 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121

(Address of principal executive offices)

(858) 404-8800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes   ý No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ý No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer   ¨ Non-accelerated filer   ¨ Smaller Reporting Company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes   ¨ No   ý

 The registrant had30,205,589 shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding at March 31, 2014.

PRICESMART, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	1
	CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2014 (UNAUDITED) AND AUGUST 31, 2013	2
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AND 2013 - UNAUDITED	3
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AND 2013 - UNAUDITED	4
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AND 2013 - UNAUDITED	5
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AND 2013 - UNAUDITED	6
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED	7
ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	36
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	60
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	65
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	66
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	66
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	66
ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	68
ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	68
ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	68
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	69

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PriceSmart, Inc.’s (“PriceSmart” or the “Company”) unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and the consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013, the unaudited consolidated statements of income for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013, the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, the unaudited consolidated statements of equity for the six months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, and the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, are included herein. Also included herein are the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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PRICESMART, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,337		$	121,874
Short-term restricted cash	2,328			5,984
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6 and $0 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	3,614			3,130
Merchandise inventories	236,471			217,413
Deferred tax assets – current	6,219			6,290
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (includes $891 and $0 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments)	24,654			20,890
Total current assets	348,623			375,581
Long-term restricted cash	26,760			34,775
Property and equipment, net	374,335			338,478
Goodwill	36,321			36,364
Deferred tax assets – long term	12,942			12,871
Other non-current assets (includes $1,969 and $1,505 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments)	26,477			19,866
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	8,858			8,104
Total Assets	$	834,316		$	826,039
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	194,959		$	199,425
Accrued salaries and benefits	15,048			17,862
Deferred membership income	18,042			16,528
Income taxes payable	8,431			8,059
Other accrued expenses	18,115			20,136
Dividends payable	10,593			—
Long-term debt, current portion	18,887			12,757
Deferred tax liability – current	138			111
Total current liabilities	284,213			274,878
Deferred tax liability – long-term	3,107			2,622
Long-term portion of deferred rent	4,672			4,440
Long-term income taxes payable, net of current portion	1,978			2,184
Long-term debt, net of current portion	41,308			60,263
Other long-term liabilities (includes $0 and $14 for the fair value of derivative instruments and $645 and $589 for the defined benefit plans as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively)	645			603
Total liabilities	335,923			344,990
Equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; 30,943,763 and 30,924,392 shares issued and 30,205,586 and 30,234,506 shares outstanding (net of treasury shares) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	3			3
Preferred stock $.0001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	394,020			390,581
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	9,361			8,016
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(52,914		)	(41,475		)
Retained earnings	172,418			143,871
Less: treasury stock at cost; 738,177 and 689,886 shares as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	(24,495		)	(19,947		)
Total equity	498,393			481,049
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	834,316		$	826,039

See accompanying notes.  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED—AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

	Three Months Ended February 28,						Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenues:
Net warehouse club sales	$	657,167		$	591,855		$	1,246,861		$	1,115,454
Export sales	6,764			6,323			12,485			9,396
Membership income	9,481			8,326			18,749			15,999
Other income	962			906			1,880			1,847
Total revenues	674,374			607,410			1,279,975			1,142,696
Operating expenses:
Cost of goods sold:
Net warehouse club	561,652			504,725			1,065,939			949,669
Export	6,423			5,986			11,864			8,821
Selling, general and administrative:
Warehouse club operations	53,203			48,213			104,975			94,055
General and administrative	13,277			11,888			24,461			23,046
Pre-opening expenses	340			147			814			886
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	104			47			188			104
Total operating expenses	634,999			571,006			1,208,241			1,076,581
Operating income	39,375			36,404			71,734			66,115
Other income (expense):
Interest income	193			446			374			740
Interest expense	(886		)	(1,306		)	(1,924		)	(2,524		)
Other income (expense), net	712			(265		)	1,023			(264		)
Total other expense	19			(1,125		)	(527		)	(2,048		)
Income before provision for income taxes and income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	39,394			35,279			71,207			64,067
Provision for income taxes	(11,116		)	(10,393		)	(21,501		)	(19,172		)
Income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	—			(4		)	4			(8		)
Net income	$	28,278		$	24,882		$	49,710		$	44,887
Net income per share available for distribution:
Basic net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48
Diluted net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48
Shares used in per share computations:
Basic	29,724			29,626			29,707			29,609
Diluted	29,736			29,636			29,719			29,620
Dividends per share	$	0.70		$	—		$	0.70		$	0.60

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED—AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

	Three Months Ended February 28,						Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	28,278		$	24,882		$	49,710		$	44,887
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	(13,661	)	$	(1,614	)	$	(12,372	)	$	(3,010	)
Defined benefit pension plan:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	8			2			11			3
Total defined benefit pension plan	8			2			11			3
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	1,065			(410		)	922			(615		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,588		)	(2,022		)	(11,439		)	(3,622		)
Comprehensive income	$	15,690		$	22,860		$	38,271		$	41,265

⁽¹⁾ Translation adjustments arising in translating the financial statements of a foreign entity have no effect on the income taxes of that foreign entity. They may, however, affect: (a) the amount, measured in the parent entity's reporting currency, of withholding taxes assessed on dividends paid to the parent entity and (b) the amount of taxes assessed on the parent entity by the government of its country. The Company has determined that the reinvestment of earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite because of the long-term nature of the Company's foreign investment plans. Therefore, deferred taxes are not provided for on translation adjustments related to unremitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

⁽²⁾ See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(UNAUDITED—AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

	Common Stock				Additional Paid-in Capital		Tax Benefit From Stock Based Compen-sation		Accumulated Other Compre-hensive Income(Loss)			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock				Total
	Shares		Amount												Shares	Amount			Equity
Balance at August 31, 2012	30,856		$	3	$	384,154	$	6,680	$	(33,182	)	$	77,739		645	$	(16,480	)	$	418,914
Purchase of treasury stock	—		—		—		—		—			—			42	(3,235		)	(3,235		)
Issuance of restricted stock award	12		—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards	(1	)	—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Exercise of stock options	3		—		47		—		—			—			—	—			47
Stock-based compensation	—		—		3,491		829		—			—			—	—			4,320
Dividend paid to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(9,065		)	—	—			(9,065		)
Dividend payable to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(9,065		)	—	—			(9,065		)
Net income	—		—		—		—		—			44,887			—	—			44,887
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—		—		—		(3,622		)	—			—	—			(3,622		)
Balance at February 28, 2013	30,870		$	3	$	387,692	$	7,509	$	(36,804	)	$	104,496		687	$	(19,715	)	$	443,181
Balance at August 31, 2013	30,924		$	3	$	390,581	$	8,016	$	(41,475	)	$	143,871		690	$	(19,947	)	$	481,049
Purchase of treasury stock	—		—		—		—		—			—			48	(4,548		)	(4,548		)
Issuance of restricted stock award	16		—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards	(1	)	—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Exercise of stock options	5		—		118		—		—			—			—	—			118
Stock-based compensation	—		—		3,321		1,345		—			—			—	—			4,666
Dividend paid to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(10,570		)	—	—			(10,570		)
Dividend payable to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(10,593		)	—	—			(10,593		)
Net income	—		—		—		—		—			49,710			—	—			49,710
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—		—		—		(11,439		)	—			—	—			(11,439		)
Balance at February 28, 2014	30,944		$	3	$	394,020	$	9,361	$	(52,914	)	$	172,418		738	$	(24,495	)	$	498,393

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED—AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014			2013
Operating Activities:
Net income	$	49,710		$	44,887
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	13,793			11,715
Allowance for doubtful accounts	6			—
Loss on sale of property and equipment	188			104
Deferred income taxes	1,857			2,031
Excess tax (benefit) on stock-based compensation	(1,345		)	(829		)
Equity in (gains)/losses of unconsolidated affiliates	(4		)	8
Stock-based compensation	3,321			3,491
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Change in receivables, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued salaries and benefits, deferred membership income and other accruals	(12,839		)	(4,853		)
Merchandise inventories	(19,058		)	(18,411		)
Accounts payable	81			22,974
Net cash provided by operating activities	35,710			61,117
Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(58,096		)	(38,676		)
Deposits for land purchase option agreements	(850		)	—
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	42			61
Capital contributions to joint ventures	(750		)	(550		)
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities	(59,654		)	(39,165		)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from bank borrowings	—			3,979
Repayment of bank borrowings	(12,012		)	(3,757		)
Cash dividend payments	(10,570		)	(9,065		)
Release of restricted cash	8,000			2,000
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation	1,345			829
Purchase of treasury stock	(4,548		)	(3,235		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	118			47
Net cash (used in) financing activities	(17,667		)	(9,202		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,926		)	(2,796		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(46,537		)	9,954
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	121,874			91,248
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	75,337		$	101,202
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	1,893		$	2,357
Income taxes	$	22,326		$	18,090
Supplemental non-cash item:
Dividends declared but not paid	$	10,593		$	9,065

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

February 28, 2014

NOTE 1 – COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

PriceSmart, Inc.’s (“PriceSmart” or the “Company”) business consists primarily of international membership shopping warehouse clubs similar to, but smaller in size than, warehouse clubs in the United States.  As of February 28, 2014, the Company had 32 consolidated warehouse clubs in operation in 12 countries and one U.S. territory (six in Costa Rica, four each in Panama and Trinidad, three each in Colombia, Guatemala and in the Dominican Republic, two each in El Salvador and Honduras and one each in Aruba, Barbados, Jamaica, Nicaragua and the United States Virgin Islands), of which the Company owns 100% of the corresponding legal entities (see Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). During fiscal 2013, the Company opened its second and third clubs in Colombia. These clubs are in south and north Cali and opened in October 2012 and May 2013, respectively. On January 8, 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club that is currently planned to open in November 2014. On January 30, 2014, the Company acquired land in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct new warehouse clubs. These warehouse clubs are currently planned to open before the end of calendar year 2014. Together with the three warehouse clubs currently operating in Colombia (one in Barranquilla and two in Cali), these three new clubs will bring the number of PriceSmart warehouse clubs operating in Colombia to six. In October 2013, the Company opened its sixth membership warehouse club in Costa Rica in La Union, Cartago. Additionally, in February 2013, the Company acquired land in Tegucigalpa, Honduras upon which it anticipates opening its third warehouse club in Honduras in May 2014. The Company continues to explore other potential sites for future warehouse clubs in Central America, the Caribbean and Colombia. The warehouse club sales and membership sign-ups experienced with the opening of the Barranquilla and Cali warehouse clubs have reinforced the Company's belief that Colombia could be a market for additional PriceSmart warehouse clubs in other Colombian cities.

Basis of Presentation - The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q for interim financial reporting pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").  These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013 (the “2013 Form 10-K”).  The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.  Inter-company transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation.

In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) revised guidance establishing general accounting standards and disclosure of subsequent events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date and time these financial statements were issued. 

Reclassifications to consolidated statement of income recorded during fiscal year 2014 for fiscal year 2013 - The Company recordedasset disposal activity during fiscal year 2013 under other income (expense), net. This activity consisted mainly of normally scheduled asset replacement and upgrades involved in operating activities. The Company has determined that these costs represent operating expenses. Therefore, the Company has accordingly recorded such asset disposal activity as operating expenses under loss/(gain) on disposal of assets starting in fiscal year 2014. The Company has made reclassifications to the consolidated statement of income for fiscal year 2013 to conform to the presentation in fiscal year 2014. These reclassifications did not impact net income. The following tables summarize the impact of this reclassification (in thousands):

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

	Fiscal Year 2013
	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Other income (expense), net – as previously reported	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, other income (expense), net reclassified to Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, total operating expenses	57			47			249			536			889
Other income (expense), net – as currently reported	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Composition of beginning balance of other income (expense) – as previously reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	(57	)	$	(47	)	$	(249	)	$	(536	)	$	(889	)
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Composition of ending balance of other income (expense) – as currently reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation – The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries and the Company's investment in, and the Company's share of the income (loss) of, joint ventures recorded under the equity method.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, and reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. As of February 28, 2014, all of the Company's subsidiaries were wholly owned. Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of February 28, 2014 is listed below:

Real Estate Development Joint Ventures	Countries	Ownership		Basis of Presentation
GolfPark Plaza, S.A.	Panama	50.0	%	Equity(1)
Price Plaza Alajuela PPA, S.A.	Costa Rica	50.0	%	Equity(1)

⁽¹⁾ Joint venture interests are recorded as investment in unconsolidated affiliates on the consolidated balance sheets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  

Variable Interest Entities –  The Company reviews and determines at the start of each arrangement, or subsequently if a reconsideration event occurs, whether any of its investments in joint ventures are a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) and whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement in a VIE. The Company has determined that the joint ventures for GolfPark Plaza (Panama) and Price Plaza Alajuela (Costa Rica) are VIEs.  The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and, therefore, has accounted for these entities under the equity method.  

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased and proceeds due from credit and debit card transactions, which are generally settled within a few days of the underlying transaction.

Restricted Cash –   The changes in restricted cash are disclosed within the consolidated statement of cash flows based on the nature of the restriction. The following table summarizes the restricted cash reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Short-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,200	$	1,200
Restricted cash in Honduras for purchase of property	200		3,148
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		1,599
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	78		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,328	$	5,984
Long-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,720	$	1,720
Restricted cash for Colombia bank loans	24,000		32,000
Other long-term restricted cash (1)	1,040		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,760	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,088	$	40,759

⁽¹⁾ Other short-term and long-term restricted cash consists mainly of cash deposits held within banking institutions in compliance with federal regulatory requirements in Costa Rica and Panama.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Value Added Tax Receivable - The Company pays Value Added Tax (“VAT”) or similar taxes (“input VAT”) within the normal course of its business in most of the countries it operates in on merchandise and/or services it acquires. The Company also collects VAT or similar taxes on behalf of the government (“output taxes”) for merchandise and/or services it sells. If the output VAT exceeds the input VAT, then the difference is remitted to the government, usually on a monthly basis. If the input VAT exceeds the output VAT, this creates a VAT receivable. The Company either requests a refund of this VAT receivable or applies the balance to expected future VAT payables. In some countries where the Company operates, the governments have implemented additional collection procedures, such as requiring credit card processors to remit a portion of sales processed via credit card directly to the government. These procedures alter the natural offset of input and output VAT and generally leaves the Company with a net VAT receivable, forcing the Company to process significant refund claims on a recurring basis. These refund processes can take anywhere from several months to several years to complete.

In most countries where the Company operates, the VAT refund process is defined and structured with regular refunds or offsets. However, in one country the government has alleged that there is no defined process in the law to allow them to refund this VAT receivable. The Company together with its tax and legal advisers is currently appealing this interpretation in court and based on recent favorable jurisprudence on this matter, expects to prevail. Additionally, the government has recently begun an audit to verify the amount of this receivable as a required precursor to any refund. Therefore, the Company has not placed any type of allowance on the recoverability of this VAT receivable. The balance of the VAT receivable in this country was $4.7 million and $4.3 million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

The Company's policy for classification and presentation of VAT receivables is as follows:

•Short-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other current assets: This classification is used for any countries where the Company's subsidiary has generally demonstrated the ability to recover the VAT receivable within one year. The Company also classifies as short-term any approved refunds or credit notes to the extent that the Company expects to receive the refund or use the credit notes within one year.

•Long-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other non-current assets: This classification is used for amounts not approved for refund or credit in countries where the Company's subsidiary has not demonstrated the ability to obtain refunds within one year and/or for amounts which are subject to outstanding disputes. An allowance is provided against VAT balances in dispute when the Company does not expect to eventually prevail in its recovery. The following table summarizes the VAT receivables reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	5,304	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,610	$	12,875

Lease Accounting – Certain of the Company's operating leases where the Company is the lessee (see Revenue Recognition Policy for lessor accounting) provide for minimum annual payments that increase over the expected life of the lease. The aggregate minimum annual payments are expensed on the straight-line basis beginning when the Company takes possession of the property and extending over the expected term of the related lease including renewal options when the exercise of the option is reasonably assured as an economic penalty may be incurred if the option is not exercised. The amount by which straight-line rent exceeds actual lease payment requirements in the early years of the leases is accrued as deferred rent and reduced in later years when the actual cash payment requirements exceed the straight-line expense. The Company also accounts in its straight-line computation for the effect of any “rental holidays” and lessor-paid tenant improvements. In addition to the minimum annual payments, in certain locations, the Company pays additional contingent rent based on a contractually stipulated percentage of sales.

Merchandise Inventories - Merchandise inventories, which include merchandise for resale, are valued at the lower of cost (average cost) or market. The Company provides for estimated inventory losses and obsolescence between physical inventory counts on the basis of a percentage of sales. The provision is adjusted periodically to reflect the trend of actual physical inventory count results, with physical inventories occurring primarily in the second and fourth fiscal quarters. In addition, the Company may be required to take markdowns below the carrying cost of certain inventory to expedite the sale of such merchandise.

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Fair Value Measurements – The Company measures the fair value for all financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring or nonrecurring basis.  The fair value of an asset is the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated, knowledgeable and willing parties able to engage in the transaction. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor in a transaction between such parties, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor.

The Company has established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring and revaluing fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The Company was not required to revalue any assets or liabilities utilizing Level 1 or Level 3 inputs at the balance sheet dates.  The Company's Level 2 assets and liabilities revalued at the balance sheet dates, on a recurring basis, primarily included cash flow hedges (interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps) and forward foreign exchange contracts.  In addition, the Company utilizes Level 2 inputs in determining the fair value of long-term debt.  The Company has elected not to revalue long-term debt because this debt will be settled at the carrying value and not at the fair market value.  The Company did not make any significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value tiers during the periods reported on herein.

Nonfinancial assets and liabilities are revalued and recognized at fair value subsequent to initial recognition when there is evidence of impairment.   For the periods reported, no impairment of such nonfinancial assets was recorded.

The disclosure of fair value of certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at cost is as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Short-term restricted cash: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Long-term restricted cash: Long-term restricted cash primarily consists of auto renewable 3-12 month certificates of deposit, which are held as collateral on our long-term debt. The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of the underlying certificates of deposit.

Accounts receivable:  The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these accounts.

Short-term debt: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Long-term debt: The fair value of debt is generally measured using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments.  These inputs are not quoted prices in active markets but they are either directly or indirectly observable; therefore, they are classified as Level 2 inputs. The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	60,195	$	60,710	$	73,020	$	72,576

Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities -  The Company uses derivative financial instruments for hedging and non-trading purposes to manage its exposure to changes in interest and currency exchange rates.  In using derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging the Company’s exposure to interest and currency exchange rate risks, the contractual terms of a hedged instrument closely mirror those of the hedged item, providing a high degree of risk reduction and correlation. Contracts that are effective at meeting the risk reduction and correlation criteria (effective hedge) are recorded using hedge accounting.   If a derivative financial instrument is an effective hedge, changes in the fair value of the instrument will be offset in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item completes its contractual term.  If any portion of the hedge is deemed

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ineffective, the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liabilities will be immediately recognized in earnings during the period.   Instruments that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, or contracts for which the Company has not elected hedge accounting, are valued at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings during the period of the change.  Valuation techniques utilized in the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities presented on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets were not changed from previous practice during the reporting period. 

Cash Flow Instruments. The Company is a party to receive floating interest rate, pay fixed-rate interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk of certain U.S. denominated debt within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S dollar. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of interest expense risk.  These instruments are considered effective hedges and are recorded using hedge accounting.   The Company is also a party to receive variable interest rate, pay fixed interest rate cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate and currency exposure associated with the expected payments of principal and interest of U.S. denominated debt within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S dollar. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of the currency risk related to payments on the U.S. denominated debt.  These instruments are also considered to be effective hedges and are recorded using hedge accounting.  Under cash flow hedging, the effective portion of the fair value of the derivative, calculated as the net present value of the future cash flows, is deferred on the consolidated balance sheets in accumulated other comprehensive loss. If any portion of an interest rate swap is determined to be an ineffective hedge, the gains or losses from changes in fair value would be recorded directly in the consolidated statements of income. For cash flow hedges that were previously considered effective and are now considered ineffective hedges, amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive gain or loss are released to earnings in the same period that the hedged transaction has been determined to be ineffective and impacts consolidated earnings. See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for information on the fair value of interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

Fair Value Instruments. The Company is exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations in the normal course of business. The Company is also exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations on U.S. dollar denominated liabilities within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar.  The Company manages these fluctuations, in part, through the use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts that are intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  The contracts are intended primarily to economically address exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. Currently, these contracts are treated for accounting purposes as fair value instruments and do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. As a result, these contracts are valued at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings during the period of the change. The Company seeks to mitigate foreign-currency exchange-rate risk with the use of these contracts and does not intend to engage in speculative transactions. These contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.

The Company seeks to manage counterparty risk associated with these contracts by limiting transactions to counterparties with which the Company has an established banking relationship. There can be no assurance, however, that this practice effectively mitigates counterparty risk. The contracts are limited to less than one year in duration. See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for information on the fair value of open, unsettled forward foreign-exchange contracts as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

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Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	891	$	—	$	891
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,969		—		1,969
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Total	$	—	$	2,860	$	—	$	2,860

Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,505			—		1,505
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(14		)	—		(14		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—			—		—
Total	$	—	$	1,491		$	—	$	1,491

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	1		$	—	$	1
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		(55		)	—		(55		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	(54	)	$	—	$	(54	)

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Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		—		—		—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company had no significant measurements of financial assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Goodwill – The table below presents goodwill resulting from certain business combinations as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The change in goodwill is a result of foreign exchange translation losses.

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,321	$	36,364	$	(43	)

The Company reviews goodwill at the entity level for impairment. The Company first reviews qualitative factors for each reporting unit, in determining if an annual goodwill test is required. If the Company's review of qualitative factors indicates a requirement for a test of goodwill impairment, the Company then will assess whether the carrying amount of a reporting unit is greater than zero and exceeds its fair value established during the Company's prior test of goodwill impairment ("established fair value"). If the carrying amount of a reporting unit at the entity level is greater than zero and its established fair value exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired. If either the carrying amount of the reporting unit is not greater than zero or if the carrying amount of the entity exceeds its established fair value, the Company performs a second test to determine whether goodwill has been impaired and to calculate the amount of that impairment.

Revenue Recognition – The Company recognizes merchandise sales revenue when title passes to the customer. Membership income represents annual membership fees paid by the Company’s warehouse club members, which are recognized ratably over the 12-month term of the membership.  Membership refunds are prorated over the remaining term of the membership; accordingly, no refund reserve is required to be established for the periods presented.  The Company recognizes and presents revenue-producing transactions on a net of value added/sales tax basis.  

The Company began offering Platinum memberships in Costa Rica during fiscal year 2013, which provides members with a 2% rebate on most items, up to an annual maximum of $500.00. Platinum members can apply this rebate to future purchases at the warehouse club at the end of the annual membership period.  The Company records this 2% rebate as a reduction of revenue at the time of the sales transaction. Accordingly, the Company has reduced warehouse sales and has accrued a liability within other accrued expenses. The rebate expires within six months of the membership renewal date. However, the Company has determined that in the absence of relevant historical experience, the Company is not able to make a reasonable estimate of rebate redemptions and accordingly has assumed a 100% redemption rate. The Company periodically reviews expired unused rebates outstanding, and the expired unused rebates are recognized as Revenues: Other income on the consolidated statements of income.

The Company recognizes gift certificate sales revenue when the certificates are redeemed. The outstanding gift certificates are reflected as other accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. These gift certificates generally have a one-year stated expiration date from the date of issuance. However, the absence of a large volume of transactions for gift certificates impairs the Company's ability to make a reasonable estimate of the redemption levels for gift certificates. Therefore, the Company assumes a 100% redemption rate that is the equivalent of no breakage prior to expiration of the gift certificate. The Company periodically reviews unredeemed outstanding gift certificates, and the gift certificates that have expired are recognized as Revenues: Other income on the consolidated statements of income.

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Operating leases, where the Company is the lessor, with lease payments that have fixed and determinable rent increases are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term. The Company also accounts in its straight-line computation for the effect of any "rental holidays." Contingent rental revenue is recognized as the contingent rent becomes due per the individual lease agreements.

Cost of Goods Sold – The Company includes the cost of merchandise, food service and bakery raw materials, and one hour photo supplies in cost of goods sold. The Company also includes in cost of goods sold the external and internal distribution and handling costs for supplying merchandise, raw materials and supplies to the warehouse clubs. External costs include inbound freight, duties, drayage, fees, insurance, and non-recoverable value-added tax related to inventory shrink, spoilage and damage. Internal costs include payroll and related costs, utilities, consumable supplies, repair and maintenance, rent expense, building and equipment depreciation at its distribution facilities and payroll and other direct costs for in-store demonstrations.

Vendor consideration consists primarily of volume rebates, time-limited product promotions, slotting fees, demonstration reimbursements and prompt payment discounts. Volume rebates that are not threshold based are incorporated into the unit cost of merchandise reducing the inventory cost and cost of goods sold. Volume rebates that are threshold based are recorded as a reduction to cost of good sold when the Company achieves established purchase levels that are confirmed by the vendor in writing or upon receipt of funds. On a quarterly basis, the Company calculates the amount of rebates recorded in cost of goods sold that relates to inventory on hand and this amount is reclassified as a reduction to inventory, if significant. Product promotions are generally linked to coupons that provide for reimbursement to the Company from vendor rebates for the product being promoted.  Slotting fees are related to consideration received by the Company from vendors for preferential "end cap" placement of the vendor's products within the warehouse club. Demonstration reimbursements are related to consideration received by the Company from vendors for the in-store promotion of the vendors' products. The Company records the reduction in cost of goods sold on a transactional basis for these programs. Prompt payment discounts are taken in substantially all cases, and therefore, are applied directly to reduce the acquisition cost of the related inventory, with the resulting effect recorded to cost of goods sold when the inventory is sold.

Selling, General and Administrative – Selling, general and administrative costs are comprised primarily of expenses associated with warehouse operations. Warehouse operations include the operating costs of the Company's warehouse clubs, including all payroll and related costs, utilities, consumable supplies, repair and maintenance, rent expense, building and equipment depreciation, and bank and credit card processing fees. Also included in selling, general and administrative expenses are the payroll and related costs for the Company's U.S. and regional purchasing and management centers. 

Pre-Opening Costs – The Company expenses pre-opening costs (the costs of start-up activities, including organization costs and rent) as incurred.

Asset Impairment Costs –  The Company periodically evaluates its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment. Management's judgments are based on market and operational conditions at the time of the evaluation and can include management's best estimate of future business activity. These periodic evaluations could cause management to conclude that impairment factors exist, requiring an adjustment of these assets to their then-current fair value. Future business conditions and/or activity could differ materially from the projections made by management causing the need for additional impairment charges.

Contingencies and Litigation –  The Company accounts for and reports loss contingencies if (a) information available prior to issuance of the consolidated financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset had been impaired or a liability had been incurred at the date of the consolidated financial statements and (b) the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.  

Foreign Currency Translation – The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations are translated to U.S. dollars when the functional currency in the Company’s international subsidiaries is the local currency and not U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and revenue, costs and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The corresponding translation gains and losses are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.  These adjustments will affect net income upon the sale or liquidation of the underlying investment. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective entity (primarily U.S. Dollars) are revalued to the functional currency using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. These foreign exchange transaction gains (losses), including transactions recorded involving these monetary assets and liabilities, are recorded as Other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of income. The following table summarizes the amounts recorded for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

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	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013			February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	712	$	(265	)	$	1,023	$	(264	)

Income Taxes – The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carry-forwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized.

The Company and its subsidiaries are required to file federal and state income tax returns in the United States and various other tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. The preparation of these tax returns requires the Company to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. The Company, in consultation with its tax advisors, bases its tax returns on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various federal, state and foreign taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company or one of its subsidiaries files tax returns. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the income tax positions taken by the Company (“uncertain tax positions”) and, therefore, require the Company or one of its subsidiaries to pay additional taxes.

The Company accrues an amount for its estimate of probable additional income tax liability.  In certain cases, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than 50% likelihood of being sustained. This requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the consolidated financial statements as appropriate.  There were no material changes in the Company's uncertain income tax positions for the periods ended February 28, 2014 and 2013. However, during the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company was required to make a payment to the government in one country with respect to an income tax case that it is currently appealing, but continues to believe it will eventually prevail.  The total amount remitted to the government on this case as of this date is $2.7 million.  This amount has been recorded in the balance sheet as Other non-current assets, as the Company considers this a payment on account and expects to get a refund thereof upon eventually prevailing on this case.

The following tables presents a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013		February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.2		0.2		0.3		0.2
Differences in foreign tax rates	(5.3	)	(4.7	)	(4.8	)	(4.6	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	(1.8	)	(2.1	)	(0.2	)	(1.3	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	0.1		1.0		(0.1	)	0.6
Provision for income taxes	28.2	%	29.4	%	30.2	%	29.9	%

The variance in the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended on February 28, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable discrete impact of 0.5% resulting from changes in foreign income tax rates, 0.6% resulting from reversals of income tax liability for uncertain tax positions and 0.8% resulting from a decrease in taxable losses of the Company’s Colombia affiliate, partially offset by the 0.9% unfavorable variance resulting from the establishment during fiscal year 2013 of a deferred tax asset related to estimated 2013 state taxes.

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The variance in the effective tax rate for the first six months of the period ended on February 28, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable discrete impact of 0.7% resulting from a decrease in taxable losses of the Company’s Colombia affiliate, partially offset by the 0.5% unfavorable variance resulting from the establishment during fiscal year 2013 of a deferred tax asset related to estimated 2013 state taxes.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASC 405 ASU 2013-04 - Obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments providing guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this update is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in this update also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendment was retrospectively effective for the Company as of September 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2013-02 - Reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amended guidance for the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment requires the Company to provide additional information about reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment was effective as of March 1, 2013.  The Company adopted this guidance on March 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2011-05 - Presentation of comprehensive income.

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance to amend the presentation of comprehensive income to allow an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity.  The amended guidance was effective for annual and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011 and was to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 350 ASU 2010-28 - When to perform step 2 of the Goodwill impairment test.

In December 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance concerning testing for impairment of goodwill where an entity has one or more reporting units whose carrying value is zero or negative.  The amended guidance requires the entity to perform a test to measure the amount, if any, of impairment to goodwill by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.  The Company was required to adopt this amended guidance for fiscal years or interim periods within those years after December 15, 2011.  The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  The adoption of the amended guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures to those financial statements.

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NOTE 3 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment are stated at historical cost. The historical cost of acquiring an asset includes the costs incurred to bring it to the condition and location necessary for its intended use. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The useful life of fixtures and equipment ranges from three to 15 years and that of certain components of building improvements and buildings from 10 to 25 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the life of the improvement or the expected term of the lease. In some locations, leasehold improvements are amortized over a period longer than the initial lease term where management believes it is reasonably assured that the renewal option in the underlying lease will be exercised as an economic penalty may be incurred if the option is not exercised. The sale or purchase of property and equipment is recognized upon legal transfer of property. For property and equipment sales, if any long-term notes are carried by the Company as part of the sales terms, the sale is reflected at the net present value of current and future cash streams.

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	116,996		$	100,108
Building and improvements	234,645			228,257
Fixtures and equipment	135,747			119,242
Construction in progress	29,074			23,657
Total property and equipment, historical cost	516,462			471,264
Less: accumulated depreciation	(142,127		)	(132,786		)
Property and equipment, net	$	374,335		$	338,478

Depreciation and amortization expense (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation and amortization expense	$	7,139	$	6,031	$	13,793	$	11,715

The Company capitalizes interest on expenditures for qualifying assets over a period that covers the duration of the activities required to get the asset ready for its intended use, provided that expenditures for the asset have been made and interest cost is being incurred. Interest capitalization continues as long as those activities and the incurrence of interest cost continues. The amount capitalized in an accounting period is determined by applying the capitalization rate (average interest rate) to the average amount of accumulated expenditures for the qualifying asset during the period. The capitalization rates are based on the interest rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period.

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	As of February 28, 2014		As of August 31, 2013
Total interest capitalized	$	4,418	$	4,475

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Interest capitalized	$	194	$	110	$	493	$	281

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NOTE 4 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company presents basic and diluted net income per share using the two-class method.   The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that treats a participating security as having rights to earnings that otherwise would have been available to common stockholders and that determines basic net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings that would have been available to common stockholders.   A participating security is defined as a security that may participate in undistributed earnings with common stock.  The Company’s capital structure includes securities that participate with common stock on a one-for-one basis for distribution of dividends.  These are the restricted stock awards authorized within the 2002 and 2013 Equity Participation Plans/Equity Incentive Awards Plan of the Company and restricted stock units authorized within the 2001, 2002 and 2013 Equity Participation Plans/Equity Incentive Awards Plan.  In addition, the Company determines the diluted net income per share by using the more dilutive of the two class-method or the treasury stock method and by including the basic weighted average of outstanding stock options in the calculation of diluted net income per share under the two class-method and including all potential common shares assumed issued in the calculation of diluted net income per share under the treasury stock method.

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per share for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended February 28,						Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	28,278		$	24,882		$	49,710		$	44,887
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(504		)	(540		)	(932		)	(964		)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	27,774		$	24,342		$	48,778		$	43,923
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,724			29,626			29,707			29,609
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	12			10			12			11
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,736			29,636			29,719			29,620
Basic net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48
Diluted net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48

NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Dividends

The following table summarizes the dividends declared and paid during fiscal year 2014 and 2013.

First Payment

Second Payment

Declared

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

1/23/14

$

0.70

2/14/14

2/28/14

N/A

$

0.35

8/15/14

N/A

8/29/14

$

0.35

11/27/12

$

0.60

12/10/12

12/21/12

N/A

$

0.30

8/15/13

8/30/13

N/A

$

0.30

The Company anticipates the ongoing payment of semi-annual dividends in subsequent periods, although the actual declaration of future dividends, the amount of such dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates is subject to final determination by the Board of Directors at its discretion after its review of the Company’s financial performance and anticipated capital requirements. 

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Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following tables disclose the tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014									2013
	Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount			Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	(13,661	)	$	—		$	(13,661	)	$	(1,614	)	$	—		$	(1,614	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	7			1			8			2			—			2
Total defined pension plans	7			1			8			2			—			2
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	1,545			(480		)	1,065			(400		)	(10		)	(410		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(12,109	)	$	(479	)	$	(12,588	)	$	(2,012	)	$	(10	)	$	(2,022	)

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014									2013
	Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount			Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	(12,372	)	$	—		$	(12,372	)	$	(3,010	)	$	—		$	(3,010	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	12			(1		)	11			1			2			3
Total defined pension plans	12			(1		)	11			1			2			3
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	1,369			(447		)	922			(584		)	(31		)	(615		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(10,991	)	$	(448	)	$	(11,439	)	$	(3,593	)	$	(29	)	$	(3,622	)

⁽¹⁾ Translation adjustments arising in translating the financial statements of a foreign entity have no effect on the income taxes of that foreign entity. They may, however, affect: (a) the amount, measured in the parent entity's reporting currency, of withholding taxes assessed on dividends paid to the parent entity and (b) the amount of taxes assessed on the parent entity by the government of its country. The Company has determined that the reinvestment of earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite because of the long-term nature of the Company's foreign investment plans. Therefore, deferred taxes are not provided for on translation adjustments related to unremitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

⁽²⁾ See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

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The following tables disclose the changes in the balances of each component of other comprehensive loss included as a separate component of equity within the balance sheet and for each component of other comprehensive income, the current period reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended February 28, 2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)			Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2013	$	(42,321	)	$	(152	)	$	998		$	(41,475	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(12,372		)	—			—			(12,372		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			11			922		(1)	933
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(12,372		)	11			922			(11,439		)
Ending Balance February 28, 2014	$	(54,693	)	$	(141	)	$	1,920		$	(52,914	)

	Six Months Ended February 28, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)				Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2012	$	(31,962	)	$	(74	)	$	(1,146	)		$	(33,182	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(3,010		)	—			—				(3,010		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			3			(615		)	(1)	(612		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(3,010		)	3			(615		)		(3,622		)
Ending Balance February 28, 2013	$	(34,972	)	$	(71	)	$	(1,761	)		$	(36,804	)

	Twelve Months Ended August 31, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)				Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2012	$	(31,962	)	$	(74	)	$	(1,146	)		$	(33,182	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(10,359		)	—			—				(10,359		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(78		)	2,144			(1)	2,066
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(10,359		)	(78		)	2,144				(8,293		)
Ending balance, August 31, 2013	$	(42,321	)	$	(152	)	$	998			$	(41,475	)

⁽¹⁾ See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

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The following tables disclose the effects on net income of amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
	February 28, 2014				February 28, 2013				August 31, 2013
	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented
Amortization of Defined benefit pension plan
Prior service costs	$	—		(1)	$	—		(1)	$	260		(1)
Actuarial gains (losses)	12			(1)	1			(1)	(365		)	(1)
Total before tax	12				1				(105		)
Tax (expense) benefit	(1		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	2			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	27			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes
Net of tax	$	11		(1)	$	3		(1)	$	(78	)	(1)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	$	464		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	—		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	1,505		Balance sheet-other non-current assets
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	891			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets
Interest rate cash flow hedges	14			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	124			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	203			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	—			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	(708		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	983			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Total before tax	1,369				(584		)		2,691
Tax expense	(4		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(31		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(50		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets
Tax expense	(443		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	—			Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(497		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities
Net of tax	$	922		Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	(615	)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	2,144		Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities

⁽¹⁾ These amounts are included as part of salaries reported within the statement of income; warehouse club operations.

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Retained Earnings Not Available for Distribution

The following table summarizes retained earnings designated as legal reserves of various subsidiaries which cannot be distributed as dividends to PriceSmart, Inc. according to applicable statutory regulations (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Retained earnings not available for distribution	$	4,472	$	4,171

NOTE 6 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The three types of equity awards offered by the Company are stock options (“options”), restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”).  Compensation related to options is accounted for by applying the valuation technique based on the Black-Scholes model. Compensation related to RSAs and RSUs is based on the fair market value at the time of grant with the application of an estimated forfeiture rate.  The Company recognizes the compensation cost related to these awards over the requisite service period as determined by the grant, amortized ratably or on a straight line basis over the life of the grant.  The Company utilizes “modified grant-date accounting” for true-ups due to actual forfeitures at the vesting dates.  The Company records the tax savings resulting from tax deductions in excess of expense for stock-based compensation as additional paid-in capital and the tax deficiency resulting from stock-based compensation in excess of the related tax deduction as a reduction in paid-in capital, based on the Tax Law Ordering method.  In addition, the Company reflects the tax savings (deficiency) resulting from the taxation of stock-based compensation as a financing cash flow in its consolidated statement of cash flows, rather than as operating cash flows.

RSAs have the same cash dividend and voting rights as other common stock and are considered to be currently issued and outstanding shares of common stock.  RSUs are not issued nor outstanding until vested and do not have the same dividend and voting rights as common stock.  However, all outstanding RSUs have accompanying dividend equivalents, requiring payment to the employees and directors with unvested RSUs of amounts equal to the dividend they would have received had the shares of common stock underlying the RSUs been actually issued and outstanding.  Payments of dividend equivalents to employees are recorded as compensation expense.

The Company adopted the 2013 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the "2013 Plan") for the benefit of its eligible employees, consultants and non-employee directors on January 22, 2013. The 2013 Plan provides for awards covering up to (1) 600,000 shares of common stock plus (2) the number of shares that remained available for issuance as of January 22, 2013 under three equity participation plans previously maintained by the Company. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2013 Plan increases during the term of the plan by the number of shares relating to awards outstanding under the 2013 Plan or any of the prior plans that expire, or are forfeited, terminated, canceled or repurchased, or are settled in cash in lieu of shares. However, in no event will more than an aggregate of 1,531,818 shares of the Company’s common stock be issued under the 2013 Plan. The following table summarizes the shares authorized and shares available for future grants:

		Shares available to grant
	Shares authorized for issuance (including shares originally authorized for issuance under the prior plans)	February 28, 2014	August 31, 2013
2013 Plan	838,766	824,092	782,385

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The following table summarizes the components of the stock-based compensation expense (in thousands), which are included in general and administrative expense and warehouse club operations in the consolidated statements of income:

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Options granted to directors	$	7	$	21	$	37	$	54
Restricted stock awards	1,634		1,432		2,783		2,982
Restricted stock units	250		215		501		455
Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,891	$	1,668	$	3,321	$	3,491

The following table summarizes other information related to stock-based compensation:

	February 28,
	2014		2013
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	$	23,520	$	24,176
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)	6		8
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)	$	1,345	$	829

The Company began issuing restricted stock awards in fiscal year 2006 and restricted stock units in fiscal year 2008. The restricted stock awards and units vest over a five to ten year period and the unvested portion of the award is forfeited if the employee or non-employee director leaves the Company before the vesting period is completed. Restricted stock awards and units activity for the period was as follows:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Grants outstanding at beginning of period	623,424		700,893
Granted	8,316		6,264
Forfeited	(1,732	)	(1,370	)
Vested	(135,371	)	(123,820	)
Grants outstanding at end of period	494,637		581,967

The following table summarizes the weighted average per share grant date fair value for restricted stock awards and units for the period:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	2014		2013
Restricted stock awards and units granted	$	112.37	$	82.87
Restricted stock awards and units vested	$	39.71	$	39.34
Restricted stock awards and units forfeited	$	49.37	$	19.85

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The following table summarizes the total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested for the period (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested	$	12,749	$	9,589

At the vesting dates of restricted stock awards, the Company repurchases shares at the prior day's closing price per share, with the funds used to pay the employees' minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. The Company expects to continue this practice going forward. The following table summarizes this activity during the period:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Shares repurchased	48,291		41,744
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,548	$	3,235

The Company reissues treasury shares as part of its stock-based compensation programs. The following table summarizes the treasury shares reissued:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014	2013
Reissued treasury shares	—	—

The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding: 

	February 28, 2014	August 31, 2013
Stock Options Outstanding	23,000	28,000

Due to the substantial shift from the use of stock options to restricted stock awards and units, the Company believes stock option activity is no longer significant and that any further disclosure on options is not necessary. 

NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which, in the opinion of management, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company evaluates such matters on a case by case basis, and vigorously contests any such legal proceedings or claims which the Company believes are without merit.

The Company is required to file federal and state tax returns in the United States and various other tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. The preparation of these tax returns requires the Company to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. The Company, in consultation with its tax advisors, bases its tax returns on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company files its returns. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the interpretations the Company used to calculate its tax liability and therefore require the Company to pay additional taxes.

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The Company accrues an amount for its estimate of probable additional income tax liability.  In certain cases, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than 50% likelihood of being sustained.

In evaluating the exposure associated with various non-income tax filing positions, the Company accrues for probable and estimable exposures for non-income tax related tax contingencies.  As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company had recorded within other accrued expenses a total of $2.9 million for various non-income tax related tax contingencies. 

While the Company believes the recorded liabilities are adequate, there are inherent limitations in projecting the outcome of litigation, in estimating probable additional income tax liability taking into account uncertain tax positions and in evaluating the probable additional tax associated with various non-income tax filing positions.  As such, the Company is unable to make a reasonable estimate of the sensitivity to change of estimates affecting its recorded liabilities.  As additional information becomes available, the Company assesses the potential liability and revises its estimates as appropriate.

The Company is committed under non-cancelable operating leases for the rental of facilities and land. Future minimum lease commitments for facilities under these leases with an initial term in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):

Years ended February 28,	Open Locations(1)
2015	$	7,981
2016	8,200
2017	8,289
2018	8,873
2019	8,791
Thereafter	89,882
Total	$	132,016	(2)

⁽¹⁾ Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $687,000 to reflect sub-lease income. Certain obligations under leasing arrangements are collateralized by the underlying asset being leased.

⁽²⁾  On January 30, 2014, the Company entered into a lease agreement for approximately 126,000 usable square feet (11,667 usable square meters) of land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club. The lease term is for 30 years with two options to renew at the Company's discretion for ten years each. The total expected payments under the initial term of this lease are included within the table and makes up part of the total lease commitments. The Company will record the monthly lease expense in pre-opening expenses while the warehouse club is under construction. Upon opening, these expenses will be recognized in warehouse club operations expense.

The Company is also committed to non-cancelable construction services obligations for various warehouse club developments and expansions. As of February 28, 2014 the Company has approximately $25.6 million in contractual obligations for construction services not yet rendered.

See Note 10 - Unconsolidated Affiliates for a description of additional capital contributions that may be required in connection with joint ventures to develop commercial centers adjacent to PriceSmart warehouse clubs in Panama and Costa Rica.

The Company contracts for distribution center services in Mexico.  The contract for this distribution center's services was renewed on December 31, 2011 for an additional three years, with the applicable fees and rates to be reviewed at the beginning of each calendar year. Future minimum service commitments related to this contract for the following twelve months is approximately $104,000.    

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NOTE 8 – DEBT

Short-term borrowings consist of lines of credit which are secured by certain assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and in some cases are guaranteed by the Company as summarized below (in thousands):

			Facilities Used
	Total Amount of Facilities		Short-term Borrowings		Letters of Credit		Facilities Available		Weighted average interest rate
February 28, 2014	$	35,951	$	—	$	51	$	35,900	N/A
August 31, 2013	$	35,863	$	—	$	588	$	35,275	N/A

Each of the facilities expires annually and is normally renewed.

Annual maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Twelve months ended February 28,	Amount
2015	$	18,887
2016	9,464
2017	24,037
2018	2,823
2019	1,922
Thereafter	3,062
Total	$	60,195

On November 3, 2013, the Company paid down $8.0 million of the loan agreement entered into by the Company's Colombia subsidiary on November 1, 2010, with Citibank, N.A. in New York. The original agreement established a loan facility for $16.0 million to be disbursed in two tranches of $8.0 million each, but the Company never drew down the second tranche.  The interest rate was set at the six-month LIBOR rate plus 2.4%.  The loan term was for five years with interest only payments and a balloon payment at maturity.  The loan facility was renewable for an additional five-year period at the option of the Company's Colombia subsidiary, but if the Company did not draw on the facility or paid off the loan, the facility would terminate. Accordingly, since the Company has paid down this loan, this loan facility has terminated.  This loan was secured by a time deposit pledged by the Company equal to the amount outstanding on the loan.   The secured time deposit of $8.0 million pledged by the Company was released on November 3, 2013.

NOTE 9 – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. One risk managed by the Company using derivative instruments is interest rate risk.  To manage interest rate exposure, the Company enters into hedge transactions (interest rate swaps) using derivative financial instruments.  The objective of entering into interest rate swaps is to eliminate the variability of cash flows in the LIBOR interest payments associated with variable-rate loans over the life of the loans.  As changes in interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedges provide a synthetic offset to interest rate movements.

In addition, the Company is exposed to foreign currency and interest rate cash flow exposure related to a non-functional currency long-term debt of one of its wholly owned subsidiaries. To manage this foreign currency and interest rate cash flow exposure, the Company’s subsidiary entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap that converts its foreign currency denominated floating interest payments to functional currency fixed interest payments during the life of the hedging instrument.  As changes in foreign exchange and interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedge is intended to offset changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate and foreign exchange movements.

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These derivative instruments (cash flow hedging instruments) are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, with the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction is determined to be ineffective.  There were no such amounts recorded for ineffectiveness for the periods reported herein related to the interest rate or cross-currency interest rate swaps of long-term debt.

The Company is exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations in the normal course of business, particularly in the case of U.S. dollar denominated liabilities within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar.  The Company manages these fluctuations, in part, through the use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts that are intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  These contracts are intended primarily to economically address exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. Currently, these contracts do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. The Company seeks to mitigate foreign-currency exchange-rate risk with the use of these contracts and does not intend to engage in speculative transactions. These contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.

Cash Flow Hedges

The Company formally documents the hedging relationships for its derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. As of February 28, 2014, all of the Company’s cross-currency interest rate swap derivative financial instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges.  The cross-currency interest rate swap agreements convert the Company's subsidiary's foreign currency United States dollar denominated floating interest payments on long-term debt to the functional currency fixed interest payments during the life of the hedging instrument.  As changes in foreign exchange and interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedge is intended to offset changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate and foreign currency exchange movements.  Various subsidiaries entered into interest rate swap agreements that fix the interest rate over the life of the underlying loans. These derivative financial instruments were also designated and qualified as cash flow hedges.

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The following table summarizes agreements for which the Company has recorded cash flow hedge accounting transactions during the six months ended February 28, 2014:

Subsidiary	Date Entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Initial US Notional Amount (in thousands)		Bank US loan Held with	Floating Leg (swap counter-party)	Fixed Rate for PSMT Subsidiary		Settlement Reset Date	Effective Period of swap
Colombia	11-Dec-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	4.79	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on March 5, 2013	December 5, 2012 - December 5, 2014
Colombia	21-Feb-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.6%	6.02	%	February, May, August and November beginning on May 22, 2012	February 21, 2012 - February 21, 2017
Colombia	17-Nov-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Citibank, N.A.	Variable rate 6-month Eurodollar Libor plus 2.4%	5.85	%	May 3, 2012 and semi-annually thereafter	November 3, 2011 - November 3, 2013
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	2,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.30	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on October 29, 2011	July 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	6,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.45	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on October 29, 2011	September 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	5-May-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	6.09	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on July 5, 2011	April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Trinidad	20-Nov-08	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Interest rate swaps	$	8,900,000	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Variable rate 1-year Libor plus 2.75%	7.05	%	Annually on August 26	September 25, 2008 - September 26, 2013

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

For the three and six-month period ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, the Company included the gain or loss on the hedged items (that is, variable-rate borrowings) in the same line item—interest expense—as the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps as follows (in thousands):

Income Statement Classification	Interest expense on borrowings(1)		Cost of swaps (2)		Total
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2014	$	113	$	334	$	447
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2013	$	179	$	463	$	642
Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2014	$	240	$	764	$	1,004
Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2013	$	377	$	860	$	1,237

⁽¹⁾ This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the underlying hedged transactions.

⁽²⁾ This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the cross-currency interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

The total notional balance of the Company’s pay-fixed/receive-variable interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps was as follows (in thousands):

Floating Rate Payer (Swap Counterparty)	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
RBTT	$	—	$	4,500
Scotiabank	32,000		40,000
Total	$	32,000	$	44,500

The following table summarizes the fair value of interest rate swap and cross-currency interest rate swap derivative instruments that qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands, except footnote data):

	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	891	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	1,969		Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	—		Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	2,860		$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(1.9) million and $(1.0) million net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  

⁽²⁾  The Company has recorded a deferred tax liability amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $(940,000) and $(497,000) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

⁽³⁾  The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $0 and $10,000 net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $0 and $4,000 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014.

⁽⁴⁾  Derivatives listed on the above table were designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Fair Value Instruments

The Company has entered into non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts.  These contracts are treated for accounting purposes as fair value contracts and do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting.  The use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts is intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  These contracts are intended primarily to economically hedge exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. The Company has entered into non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts; the open amounts as of February 28, 2014 are summarized below:

Subsidiary	Date entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Notional Amount (in thousands)		Settlement Dates	Effective Periods
Colombia	February 2014	Bank of Nova Scotia	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	8,000	March 2014	February 2014 - March 2014
Colombia	February 2014	Citibank N.A.	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	5,000	March 2014 - April 2014	February 2014 - April 2014

For the three and six-month periods ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, the Company included in its consolidated statements of income the forward derivative (gain) or loss on the non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
Income Statement Classification	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013			February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Other income (expense), net	$	62	$	(160	)	$	185	$	(132	)

The following table summarizes the fair value of foreign currency forward contracts that do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value			Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other accrued expenses	(55		)	Other accrued expenses	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting		$	(54	)		$	—

NOTE 10 – UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

The Company determines whether any of the joint ventures in which it has made investments is a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) at the start of each new venture and if a reconsideration event has occurred.  At this time, the Company also considers whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement in a VIE.  A reporting entity must consolidate a VIE if that reporting entity has a variable interest (or combination of variable interests) that will absorb a majority of the VIE's expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE's expected residual returns, or both. A reporting entity must consider the rights and obligations conveyed by its variable interests and the relationship of its variable interests with variable interests held by other parties to determine whether its variable interests will absorb a majority of a VIE's expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE's expected residual returns, or both.  The reporting entity that consolidates a VIE is called the primary beneficiary of that VIE.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

In 2008, the Company entered into real estate joint ventures to jointly own and operate separate commercial retail centers adjacent to warehouse clubs in Panama (Golf Park Plaza, S.A.) and Costa Rica (Plaza Alajuela, S.A.). Due to the initial nature of the joint ventures and the continued commitments for additional financing, the Company determined these joint ventures are VIEs.  Since all rights and obligations are equally absorbed by both parties within each joint venture, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and, therefore, has accounted for these entities under the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company's investments in unconsolidated affiliates are initially recorded as an investment in the stock of an investee at cost and are adjusted for the carrying amount of the investment to recognize the investor's share of the earnings or losses of the investee after the date of the initial investment.

On December 12, 2013, the Company entered into a lease agreement for approximately 17,976 square feet (1,670 square meters) of land with Golf Park Plaza, S.A. upon which the Company plans to construct its central offices in Panama. The lease term is for 15 years with three options to renew for five years each at the Company's discretion. The monthly lease expense is approximately $8,800.

The table below summarizes the Company’s interest in these VIEs and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these VIEs as of February 28, 2014 (in thousands):

Entity	% Ownership		Initial Investment		Additional Contributions		Net Loss Inception to Date			Company’s Variable Interest in Entity		Commitment to Future Additional Contributions(1)		Company’s Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity(2)
GolfPark Plaza, S.A.	50	%	$	4,616	$	1,483	$	(77	)	$	6,022	$	1,017	$	7,039
Price Plaza Alajuela, S.A.	50	%	2,193		676		(33		)	2,836		1,346		4,182
Total			$	6,809	$	2,159	$	(110	)	$	8,858	$	2,363	$	11,221

⁽¹⁾  The parties intend to seek alternate financing for the project, which could reduce the amount of contributions each party would be required to provide.  The parties may mutually agree on changes to the project, which could increase or decrease the amount of contributions each party is required to provide.

⁽²⁾  The maximum exposure is determined by adding the Company’s variable interest in the entity and any explicit or implicit arrangements that could require the Company to provide additional financial support.

The summarized financial information of the unconsolidated affiliates is as follows (in thousands): 

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Current assets	$	2,078	$	606
Noncurrent assets	$	7,502	$	7,432
Current liabilities	$	1,016	$	999
Noncurrent liabilities	$	9	$	8

	Three Months Ended February 28,					Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013			2014		2013
Net income (loss)	$	—	$	(8	)	$	8	$	(16	)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

NOTE 11 – SEGMENTS

The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the operation of membership shopping warehouse clubs in 13 countries/territories that are located in Latin America and the Caribbean.  In addition, the Company operates distribution centers and corporate offices in the United States.  The Company’s reportable segments are based on management’s organization of these locations into operating segments by general geographic location, which are used by management in setting up management lines of responsibility, providing support services, and making operational decisions and assessments of financial performance.  The Company’s operating segments are the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.  Segment amounts are presented after converting to U.S. dollars and consolidating eliminations.  Certain revenues and operating costs included in the United States segment have not been allocated, as it is impractical to do so.  

The Company has made reclassifications to the consolidated statements of income recorded during fiscal year 2014 (see Note 1 - Company Overview and Basis of Presentation). These reclassifications have been made to prior fiscal year amounts to conform to the presentation in the current fiscal year. The following table summarizes the impact of these reclassifications to the amounts reported for each segment (in thousands):

Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	17,464	$	36,300		$	12,455		$	66,219
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(71		)	(33		)	(104		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	17,464	$	36,229		$	12,422		$	66,115

Twelve Month Period Ended August 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	34,132	$	70,383		$	23,420		$	127,935
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(637		)	(252		)	(889		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	34,132	$	69,746		$	23,168		$	127,046

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

The following table summarizes by segment certain revenues, operating costs and balance sheet items (in thousands):  

	United States Operations		Latin American Operations		Caribbean Operations		Reconciling Items(1)			Total
Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2014
Revenue from external customers	$	12,485	$	863,064	$	404,426	$	—		$	1,279,975
Intersegment revenues	514,694		—		2,619		(517,313		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,155		8,155		4,483		—			13,793
Operating income	21,582		37,585		12,567		—			71,734
Net income	14,245		25,954		9,511		—			49,710
Capital expenditures, net	3,139		49,294		5,663		—			58,096
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	13,087		344,348		115,316		—			472,751
Goodwill	—		31,530		4,791		—			36,321
Total assets	57,377		558,426		218,513		—			834,316
Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2013
Revenue from external customers	$	9,396	$	762,515	$	370,785	$	—		$	1,142,696
Intersegment revenues	444,339		—		2,378		(446,717		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,010		6,285		4,420		—			11,715
Operating income	17,464		36,229		12,422		—			66,115
Net income	12,466		23,804		8,617		—			44,887
Capital expenditures, net	2,108		32,338		4,230		—			38,676
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	18,874		277,978		114,913		—			411,765
Goodwill	—		31,717		4,982		—			36,699
Total assets	75,982		499,828		216,915		—			792,725
As of August 31, 2013
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	$	19,114	$	304,731	$	113,742	$	—		$	437,587
Goodwill	—		31,474		4,890		—			36,364
Total assets	103,844		518,313		203,882		—			826,039

⁽¹⁾  The reconciling items reflect the amount eliminated on consolidation of intersegment transactions.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date of February 28, 2014 through the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements and have determined that, except as set forth below, there are no subsequent events that require disclosure.

Forward foreign exchange contracts entered into after February 28, 2014

The Company's Colombia subsidiary has entered into forward exchange contracts for approximately $5.0 million with settlement dates during March - April 2014.

The Company's Subsidiaries have entered into the following loan agreements

On March 31, 2014, the Company's Panama subsidiary entered into a loan agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia. The agreement establishes a credit facility of $34.0 million at a variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus 3.5% for a five year term, monthly principal and interest payments, and a $17.0 million principal payment due at maturity. The facility provides a five year renewal option upon approval of the Bank of Nova Scotia. The loan is secured by assets of the Company's Panama subsidiary. The purpose of the loan is to repay borrowings due to MetroBank, S.A. of $4.0 million and to fund the Company's warehouse club expansion plans. During April 2014, the Company drew down$24.0 million of the $34.0 million facility and repaid the borrowings due to MetroBank, S.A. of $4.0 million.

On March 7, 2014 the Company's Honduras subsidiary entered into a loan agreement with Banco de America Central Honduras, S.A. The agreement establishes a credit facility for 286.0 million Lempiras, approximately USD $13.8 million. The loan has a variable interest rate of 12.75%, which will be reviewed semiannually. The interest rate may not be less than 12.5%. The loan is for 10 years with a 24-month grace period on principal payments, paying interest quarterly only. Thereafter, interest and principal payments are due quarterly. This loan is secured by assets of the Company's Honduras subsidiary. On March 10, 2014, the Company drew down the full amount of the LPS 286.0 million loan.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q  contains forward-looking statements concerning PriceSmart, Inc.'s ("PriceSmart or the Company") anticipated future revenues and earnings, adequacy of future cash flow, projected warehouse club openings, the Company's performance relative to competitors and related matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements containing the words “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipated,” “scheduled,” and like expressions, and the negative thereof. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the following risks: the Company's financial performance is dependent on international operations, which exposes the Company to various risks; any failure by the Company to manage its widely dispersed operations could adversely affect its business; the Company faces significant competition; future sales growth depends, in part, on the Company's ability to successfully open new warehouse clubs; the Company might not identify in a timely manner or effectively respond to changes in consumer trends and changes in consumer preferences for merchandise and shopping modalities, which could adversely affect its relationship with members, demand for its products and market share; the Company faces difficulties in the shipment of, and risks inherent in the importation of, merchandise to its warehouse clubs; the Company is exposed to weather and other natural disaster risks; general economic conditions could adversely impact the Company's business in various respects; the Company is subject to changes in relationships and agreements with third parties with which the Company does business and/or from which the Company acquires merchandise; the Company relies extensively on computer systems to process transactions, summarize results and manage its business, and failure to adequately maintain the Company's systems and disruptions in its systems could harm its business and adversely affect its results of operations; the Company could be subject to additional tax liabilities; a few of the Company's stockholders own approximately 28.3% of the Company's voting stock, which may make it difficult to complete some corporate transactions without their support and may impede a change in control; the loss of key personnel could harm the Company's business; the Company is subject to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates; the Company faces the risk of exposure to product liability claims, a product recall and adverse publicity; potential future impairments of long lived assets could adversely affect the Company's future results of operations and financial position; write-offs of goodwill and other intangible assets could adversely affect the Company's future results of operations and financial position; the Company faces increased public company compliance risks and compliance risks related to the Company's international operations; the Company faces increased compliance risks associated with compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; if remediation costs or hazardous substance contamination levels at certain properties for which the Company maintains financial responsibility exceed management's current expectations, the Company's financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted. The risks described above as well as the other risks detailed in the Company's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports, including under the heading "Part II - Item 1A - Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013 filed on October 30, 2013 pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. These risks are not the only risks that the Company faces. The Company also could be affected by additional factors that apply to all companies operating globally and in the U.S., as well as other risks that are not presently known to the Company or that the Company currently considers to be immaterial. The Company assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The following discussion and analysis compares the results of operations for the three-month period ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included therein.

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PriceSmart's business consists primarily of international membership shopping warehouse clubs similar to, but smaller in size than, warehouse clubs in the United States. The Company's ownership in all operating subsidiaries as of February 28, 2014 is 100%, and they are presented on a consolidated basis as wholly owned subsidiaries. The number of warehouse clubs in operation as of February 28, 2014 and 2013 for each country or territory are as follows:

Country/Territory	Number of Warehouse Clubs in Operation as of February 28, 2014	Number of Warehouse Clubs in Operation as of February 28, 2013	Anticipated warehouse club openings within the next 12 months
Colombia	3	2	3
Panama	4	4	—
Costa Rica	6	5	—
Dominican Republic	3	3	—
Guatemala	3	3	—
El Salvador	2	2	—
Honduras	2	2	1
Trinidad	4	4	—
Aruba	1	1	—
Barbados	1	1	—
U.S. Virgin Islands	1	1	—
Jamaica	1	1	—
Nicaragua	1	1	—
Totals	32	30	4

During fiscal 2013, the Company opened its second and third clubs in Colombia. These clubs are in south and north Cali and opened in October 2012 and May 2013, respectively. On January 8, 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club that is currently planned to open in November 2014. On January 30, 2014, the Company acquired land in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct new warehouse clubs. These warehouse clubs are currently planned to open before the end of calendar year 2014. Together with the three warehouse clubs currently operating in Colombia (one in Barranquilla and two in Cali), these three new clubs will bring the number of PriceSmart warehouse clubs operating in Colombia to six. In October 2013, the Company opened its sixth membership warehouse club in Costa Rica in La Union, Cartago. Additionally, in February 2013, the Company acquired land in Tegucigalpa, Honduras upon which it anticipates opening its third warehouse club in Honduras in May 2014.

The Company's warehouse clubs are located in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its corporate, U.S. buying operations and distribution centers are primarily located in the United States. The Company's reportable segments are based on management's organization of these locations into operating segments by general geographic location. The Company's operating segments are the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

General Economic Factors

The economies in the major PriceSmart markets continue to experience moderate year-over-year growth, but a number of currencies, most notably the Costa Rican colon and the Colombian peso, recently have devalued against the U.S. dollar. This devaluation negatively impacts warehouse sales when translated to and reported in U.S. dollars in the near term, and requires the Company to increase the prices of imported merchandise to maintain its target margins, which may negatively impact demand for those items. In addition, specific events in some of the smaller countries in which the Company has warehouse clubs, such as increases in value-added taxes, reduced economic activity, political unrest and other factors are contributing to a more challenging retail environment in those markets, adversely impacting sales growth.

The Company does not currently face direct competition from U.S. branded membership warehouse club operators. However, it does face competition from various retail formats such as hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash and carry, home improvement centers, electronic retailers and specialty stores, including those within Central America that are owned and operated by a large U.S. - based retailer. The Company has competed effectively in these markets in the past and expects to continue to do so in the future due to the unique nature of the membership warehouse club format. The Company has noted that certain retailers

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are making investments in upgrading their stores and adding new locations within the Company's markets, resulting in increased competition. For example, Cost-U-Less, a cash and carry, low price operator with which the Company competes in St. Thomas, opened a location in Barbados. Further, it is possible that U.S. warehouse club operators may decide to enter the Company's markets and compete more directly with PriceSmart in a similar warehouse club format.

Many PriceSmart markets are susceptible to foreign currency exchange rate volatility. Currency exchange rate changes either increase or decrease the cost to the Company's subsidiaries of imported products purchased in U.S. dollars and priced in local currency. For the six months ended February 28, 2014, approximately 53% of the Company's net warehouse sales were comprised of products purchased in U.S. dollars and imported into the markets where PriceSmart warehouse clubs are located, but approximately 79% of the Company's net warehouse sales were in foreign currencies.

Currency exchange rate fluctuations affect affect the Company's consolidated sales as local-currency-denominated sales are translated to U.S. dollars. Also, as a result of local currency fluctuations, the Company revalues all U.S. dollar-denominated monetary assets and liabilities within the Company's markets that do not use the U.S. dollar as their functional currency. These monetary assets and liabilities include, but are not limited to, excess cash permanently reinvested offshore, U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt used to finance land acquisition and the construction of warehouse clubs, and U.S. dollar-denominated accounts payable related to the purchase of merchandise.

The Company seeks to manage its foreign exchange risk by (1) adjusting selling prices from time to time; (2) obtaining local currency loans from banks within certain markets where it is economical to do so and where management believes the risk of devaluation and the level of U.S. dollar denominated liabilities warrants this action; (3) reducing the time between the acquisition of product in U.S. dollars and the settlement of that purchase in local currency; (4) maintaining a balance between assets held in local currency and in U.S. dollars; and (5) by entering into cross-currency interest rate swaps and forward currency derivatives. The Company has local-currency-denominated long-term loans in Honduras and Guatemala and has cross-currency interest rate swaps and forward currency derivatives in Colombia. Turbulence in the currency markets can have a significant impact on the value of the foreign currencies within the countries in which the Company operates. The Company reports the gains or losses associated with the revaluation of these monetary assets and liabilities on its Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading “Other income (expense), net.” Future volatility and uncertainties regarding the currencies in the Company's countries could have a material impact on the Company's operations in future periods. However, there is no way to accurately forecast how currencies may trade in the future and, as a result, the Company cannot accurately project the impact of the change in rates on the Company's future demand for imported products, reported sales, or financial results.

Business Strategy

The Company's business strategy is to offer for sale to businesses and families a limited number of stock keeping units (SKU's) covering a wide range of products at the lowest possible prices.   The Company charges an annual membership fee to its customers.  These fees combined with warehouse and distribution operating efficiencies and volume purchasing enable PriceSmart to operate its business on lower merchandise margins than conventional retail stores.  The combination of annual membership fees, operating efficiencies and low margins enable PriceSmart to offer its members high quality merchandise at very competitive prices which, in turn, enhances the value of the PriceSmart membership.

Current and Future Management Actions

Generally, the Company's operating efficiencies, earnings and cash flow from operations improve as sales increase. Higher sales provide greater purchasing power and often result in lower product prices from the Company's suppliers. Further, increased sales permit the Company to leverage its selling, general and administrative expenses. Sales growth in our existing locations (comparable warehouse club sales) creates the highest degree of expense leverage. Therefore, the Company prioritizes initiatives that it expects will have the greatest impact on increasing sales, particularly within our existing locations. Looking forward to the next several quarters, the following items are likely to have an impact on the Company's business and the results of operations.

 The Company seeks to increase sales by growing sales with existing members in its warehouse clubs, by attracting new members at both existing and new clubs and by adding new PriceSmart warehouse clubs.  The Company's continued focus on initiatives to increase comparable warehouse club sales within existing warehouse clubs locations resulted in a 6.7% increase in comparable warehouse club sales for the 13-week period ended March 2, 2014 compared to the same 13-week period the prior year. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company opened its third club in Colombia, in north Cali. In October 2013, the Company opened its sixth membership warehouse club in Costa Rica in La Union, Cartago. With the addition of these new warehouse clubs, the Company grew warehouse sales by 11.0% for the quarter ending February 28, 2014 compared to the same quarter a year ago. In addition, the Company increased the number of member accounts 11.4% over the prior year.

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Effective June 1, 2012, the Company raised the annual membership fee by approximately $5.00 in most markets. The annual fee for a Diamond membership in these markets is now approximately $35.00 (entitling members to two cards). A membership fee helps PriceSmart offer high quality merchandise at low prices, providing value to its members. In October 2012, the Company launched the Platinum membership account in Costa Rica. Platinum members pay an annual membership fee of approximately $75.00 for a primary membership card for which they receive an annual 2% rebate of their purchases on most items, up to a maximum annual rebate of $500.00. Platinum members can apply this rebate to future purchases at the warehouse club at the end of the annual membership period. The Company is currently evaluating the Platinum membership program to determine if Platinum membership should be offered in other of the Company's markets.

Logistics and distribution operations are an important part of what allows PriceSmart to deliver high quality merchandise at low prices to our members. The Company continues to explore areas to improve efficiency, lower costs and ensure a good flow of merchandise to our warehouse clubs. The Company is adding local and regional distribution centers in several of its markets to improve merchandise flow and lower operating costs, the benefit of which can be passed on to our members in the form of lower merchandise prices.

Purchasing land and constructing warehouse clubs is the Company's single largest capital investment.  Securing land for warehouse club locations is challenging within the Company’s markets, especially in Colombia, because suitable sites at economically feasible prices are difficult to find. On January 8, 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia, which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club that is currently planned to open in November 2014. On January 30, 2014, the Company acquired land in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct new warehouse clubs. These warehouse clubs are currently planned to open before the end of calendar year 2014. The Colombia land acquisitions and lease are in keeping with the Company's real estate philosophy. The Company has entered into real estate leases in the past and will likely do so in the future, but the Company’s preference is to own rather than lease real estate. Real estate ownership provides a number of advantages as compared to leasing, including lower operating expenses, flexibility to expand or otherwise enhance PriceSmart buildings, long-term control over the use of the property and the residual value that the real estate may have in future years.  In order to secure warehouse club locations, the Company occasionally has to purchase more land than is actually needed for the warehouse club facility.  To the extent that the Company acquires property in excess of what is needed for a particular warehouse club, the Company generally plans to either sell or develop the excess property. Excess land at Alajuela and Brisas is being held for development by joint ventures formed by the Company and the sellers of the property, which commenced in fiscal year 2011. A similar development strategy is being employed for the Company's excess land at the San Fernando, Trinidad and Arroyo Hondo, Dominican Republic locations where the properties are fully owned by the Company. The recent land purchases in Colombia do not contain excess property beyond that which will be needed by the Company. The profitable sale or development of real estate is highly dependent on real estate market conditions.

Financial highlights for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 included:

• Net warehouse club sales increased 11.0% over the comparable prior year period. The Company ended the quarter with 32 warehouse clubs compared to 30 warehouse clubs at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Comparable warehouse club sales (that is, sales in the warehouse clubs that have been open for greater than 13 1/2 calendar months) for the 13 weeks ended March 2, 2014 grew 6.7%.

• Membership income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 increased 13.9% to $9.5 million.

• Warehouse sales gross profits (net warehouse club sales less associated cost of goods sold) in the quarter increased 9.6% over the prior year period and warehouse sales gross profits as a percent of net warehouse sales were 14.5%, a reduction of 19 basis points from the same period last year.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses (not including pre-opening expenses and loss on the disposal of assets) decreased 4 basis points as a percentage of sales compared to the second quarter of last year.

• Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 was $39.4 million, an increase of $3.0 million over the second quarter of fiscal year 2013.

• The Company had a $712,000 net gain from currency exchange transactions in the current quarter compared to a $263,000 net loss from currency exchange transactions in the same period last year.

• Net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 was $28.3 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, compared to $24.9 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, in the comparable prior year period.

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Reclassifications to consolidated statement of income recorded during fiscal year 2014 for fiscal year 2013 - The Company recordedasset disposal activity during fiscal year 2013 under other income (expense), net. This activity consisted mainly of normally scheduled asset replacement and upgrades involved in operating activities. The Company has determined that these costs represent operating expenses. Therefore, the Company has accordingly recorded such asset disposal activity as operating expenses under loss/(gain) on disposal of assets starting in fiscal year 2014. The Company has made reclassifications to the consolidated statement of income for fiscal year 2013 to conform to the presentation in fiscal year 2014. These reclassifications did not impact net income. The following tables summarize the impact of this reclassification (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Other income (expense), net – as previously reported	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, other income (expense), net reclassified to Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, total operating expenses	57			47			249			536			889
Other income (expense), net – as currently reported	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

COMPARISON OF THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDEDFEBRUARY 28, 2014 AND 2013

The Company’s fiscal second quarter ended on February 28, 2014.  Unless otherwise noted, all tables present U.S. dollar amounts in thousands. Certain percentages presented are calculated using actual results prior to rounding.

Net Warehouse Club Sales

	Three Months Ended February 28,						Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014				2013		2014				2013
	Amount		% Change		Amount		Amount		% Change		Amount
Net Warehouse club sales	$	657,167	11.0	%	$	591,855	$	1,246,861	11.8	%	$	1,115,454

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

The Company recorded positive sales growth in nearly all countries, the exception being Jamaica which has experienced a significant devaluation of its local currency over the past year (11.7%). The Company recorded double digit sales growth in Panama, Trinidad, and Aruba. Colombia and Costa Rica also experienced strong sales growth, with the addition of sales of one new warehouse club in each country compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, despite recent local currency devaluations in both markets. Total net warehouse sales growth of 11.0% during the three months ended February 28, 2014 resulted from a 10.2% growth in transactions and a 0.7% growth in average ticket.

Sales for the six months ended February 28, 2014 continued to reflect positive sales growth in all countries. The additional sales of one new warehouse club in each of Colombia and Costa Rica during the six months ended February 28, 2014, compared to the six-month period ended February 28, 2013, contributed an 11.8% increase in sales.

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Comparable Sales

The Company reports comparable warehouse club sales on a “same week” basis with 13 weeks in each quarter beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday. The periods are established at the beginning of the fiscal year to provide as close a match as possible to the calendar month and quarter that is used for financial reporting purposes. This approach equalizes the number of weekend days and weekdays in each period for improved sales comparison, as the Company experiences higher warehouse club sales on the weekends. Further, each of the warehouse clubs used in the calculations was open for at least 13 1/2 calendar months before its results for the current period were compared with its results for the prior period. For example, the sales related to the warehouse club opened in Cali, Colombia ("Canas Gordas") on October 19, 2012 were not used in the calculation of comparable warehouse club sales until January 2014.  Sales related to the warehouse club opened in Cali, Colombia ("Menga") on May 3, 2013 will not be used in the calculation of comparable warehouse club sales until July 2014. In addition, sales related to the warehouse club opened in La Union, Cartago, Costa Rica ("Tres Rios") on October 18, 2013 will not be used in the calculation of comparable warehouse sales until January 2015.

Comparable warehouse club sales increased 6.7% for the 13-week period ended March 2, 2014, compared to the same 13-week period last year. The Company opened a new warehouse club in La Cartago, Costa Rica in October. While this new warehouse club is attracting new members from an area of greater San Jose who were not being served by the Company, it is also resulting in some existing members, particularly those that shopped at our Zapote warehouse club, choosing to shop at the new location. This transfer of sales from a warehouse club that is included in the calculation of comparable warehouse club sales to a warehouse club that is not included in the calculation has an adverse impact on comparable warehouse club sales. Similarly, the opening of the Cali, Colombia (“Menga”) club in May 2013 has resulted in some existing members of the initial club that opened (“Canas Gordas”) to shop now in Menga. The Company has not made a specific determination of the negative impact these openings have had on reported comparable warehouse club sales given various factors, such as whether previously existing members are now shopping more often given the greater convenience of this new club, which would make it difficult to provide an accurate assessment.

Net Warehouse Club Sales by Segments

The following tables indicate the net warehouse club sales and the percentage growth in net warehouse club sales during the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013 in the segments in which the Company operates.

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Latin America	$	447,587	68.1	%	$	48,509	12.2	%	$	399,078	67.4	%
Caribbean	209,580		31.9	%	16,803		8.7	%	192,777		32.6	%
Net warehouse club sales	$	657,167	100.0	%	$	65,312	11.0	%	$	591,855	100.0	%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Latin America	$	847,953	68.0	%	$	98,269	13.1	%	$	749,684	67.2	%
Caribbean	398,908		32.0	%	33,138		9.1	%	365,770		32.8	%
Net warehouse Club Sales	$	1,246,861	100.0	%	$	131,407	11.8	%	$	1,115,454	100.0	%

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

For the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013, the higher net warehouse club sales growth in Latin America compared to the Caribbean primarily reflects the sales associated with the additional warehouse club sales in Cali, Colombia and La Union, Costa Rica in the current periods compared to the prior period. We expect Latin America sales growth

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to continue to outpace Caribbean sales growth as the next warehouse club the Company expects to open is located in Honduras, followed by planned openings in Colombia by the end of the calendar year.

Export Sales 

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Export sales	$	6,764	1.0	%	$	441	7.0	%	$	6,323	1.1	%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Export sales	$	12,485	1.0	%	$	3,089	32.9	%	$	9,396	0.8	%

The increase in export sales was due to direct sales to a single institutional customer (retailer) in the Philippines for which the Company achieves a gross profit margin of approximately 5%, which is below the Company's warehouse club gross profit margin.

Membership Income

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014							2013
	Amount			Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Membership income	$	9,481		$	1,155	13.9	%	$	8,326
Membership income % to net warehouse club sales	1.4		%					1.4		%
Number of total accounts	1,148,939			117,642		11.4	%	1,031,297
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014							2013
	Amount			Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Membership Income	$	18,749		$	2,750	17.2	%	$	15,999
Membership income % to net warehouse club sales	1.5		%					1.4		%
Number of total accounts	1,148,939			117,642		11.4	%	1,031,297

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

For the three months ended February 28, 2014, the increase in membership income reflects a growth in membership accounts and an increase in the average fee collected for new and renewing members.  Total member accounts grew 11.4% from the year ago period. The increase in the annual fee in most markets which took effect in June 2012 along with the Platinum membership introduced in Costa Rica in October 2012 contributed 2.1% to the increased membership income recognized in the quarter compared to the same period a year ago.  The membership renewal rate for the 12-month period ended February 28, 2014 was 85%.

For the six months ended February 28, 2014, the increase in membership income reflects a growth in membership accounts and an increase in the average fee collected for new and renewing members. 

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Other Income

Other income consists of rental income and other miscellaneous income.

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Other income	$	962	$	56	6.2	%	$	906
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Other income	$	1,880	$	33	1.8	%	$	1,847

Gross Margin

Warehouse Sales Gross Profit Margin

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Warehouse club sales	$	657,167	$	65,312	100.0	%	$	591,855	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods	561,652		56,927		85.5	%	504,725		85.3	%
Warehouse gross profit margin	$	95,515	$	8,385	14.5	%	$	87,130	14.7	%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Warehouse club sales	$	1,246,861	$	131,407	100.0	%	$	1,115,454	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods	1,065,939		116,270		85.5	%	949,669		85.1	%
Warehouse gross profit margin	$	180,922	$	15,137	14.5	%	$	165,785	14.9	%

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

For the three months ended February 28, 2014, warehouse gross profit margin as a percent of sales was 19 basis points lower than the second quarter of fiscal 2013. This margin reduction is consistent with the Company’s effort to provide value to our members through price reductions on quality merchandise.

For the six months ended February 28, 2014, warehouse gross profit margin as a percent of sales was 35 basis points lower than the six months ended on February 28, 2013. This margin reduction is consistent with the Company’s effort to provide value to our members through price reductions on quality merchandise.

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Export Sales Gross Profit Margin

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Export sales	$	6,764	$	441	100.0	%	$	6,323	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods sold	6,423		437		95.0	%	5,986		94.7	%
Export sales gross profit margin	$	341	$	4	5.0	%	$	337	5.3	%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Export sales	$	12,485	$	3,089	100.0	%	$	9,396	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods sold	11,864		3,043		95.0	%	8,821		93.9	%
Export sales gross profit margin	$	621	$	46	5.0	%	$	575	6.1	%

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

For the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013, the increase in export sales gross margin dollars in fiscal year 2014 was due to an increase in direct sales to an institutional customer (retailer) in the Philippines for which the Company generally earns lower margins than those obtained through its warehouse club sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Warehouse Club Operations

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Warehouse club operations expense	$	53,203	8.1	%	$	4,990	10.3	%	$	48,213	8.1	%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Warehouse club operations expense	$	104,975	8.4	%	$	10,920	11.6	%	$	94,055	8.4	%

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

Warehouse club operations expense as a percent of net warehouse sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 saw little improvement. The new clubs in Colombia (Menga) and Costa Rica (Tres Rios) which were not operating in the second quarter of last year added approximately 14 basis points of expense as a percentage of sales in the period compared to the same period last year, which offset the reduction in warehouse expense as a percent of net warehouse sales from the other 30 warehouse clubs. Similarly, for the six month period, the incremental expense of the two warehouse clubs that were not in operation during the first six months of fiscal year 2013 added approximately 9 basis points of expense as a percent of net warehouse sales.

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General and Administrative Expenses

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
General and administrative expenses	$	13,277	2.0	%	$	1,389	11.7	%	$	11,888	2.0	%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
General and administrative expenses	$	24,461	2.0	%	$	1,415	6.1	%	$	23,046	2.1	%

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

The expenses associated with the Company's corporate and U.S. buying operations grew 11.7% in the second quarter, primarily resulting from increased headcount within the Company's IT and U.S. buying departments required to support the growth of the Company. These increases in expenses were offset by proportionate increases in warehouse club sales, accounting for general and administrative expenses as a percentage of warehouse club sales remaining flat at 2.0%. For the six months period ending February 28, 2014 these expenses grew 6.1%. These increases, when offset by the increase in warehouse club sales, resulted in a 10 basis point improvement on general and administrative expenses to warehouse club sales when compared to the same six-month period a year earlier.

Pre-Opening Expenses

Expenses incurred before a warehouse club is in operation are captured in pre-opening expenses. 

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014							2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year			% Change		Amount
Pre-opening expenses	$	340	$	193		131.3	%	$	147
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014							2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year			% Change		Amount
Pre-opening expenses	$	814	$	(72	)	(8.1	)%	$	886

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

The Company recorded pre-opening expenses during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 primarily related to the property lease for the new club planned for Bogota, Colombia. The Company will continue to record the monthly lease expense for this land in pre-opening expenses while the warehouse club is under construction. Upon opening, these expenses will be recognized in warehouse club operations expense. The remaining amount of pre-opening expenses in the quarter related to the Tegucigalpa, Honduras ("El Sauce") warehouse club with a planned opening in May 2014. For the same period in the prior year, the Company recorded pre-opening expenses for costs incurred for the warehouse club Menga (Cali North) Colombia that opened in May 2013.

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For the six months ended February 28, 2014 the Company recorded pre-opening expenses related to the La Union, Cartago, Costa Rica ("Tres Rios") warehouse club that opened in October 2013, the Tegucigalpa, Honduras ("El Sauce") upon which it plans to open in May 2014 and the land lease for the Bogota, Colombia warehouse club. For the same period in the prior year the Company recorded pre-opening expenses related to the opening of the Canas Gordas (Cali South) Colombia warehouse club that opened in October 2012 and the warehouse club Menga (Cali North) Colombia that opened in May 2013.

Loss/(gain) on Disposal of Assets

Asset disposal activity consisted mainly of normally scheduled asset replacement and upgrades.

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	$	104	$	57	121.3	%	$	47
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	$	188	$	84	80.8	%	$	104

Operating Income

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Operating income	$	39,375	6.0	%	$	2,971	8.2	%	$	36,404	6.2	%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Operating income	$	71,734	5.8	%	$	5,619	8.5	%	$	66,115	5.9	%

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

For the three months ended February 28, 2014 operating income improved $2.9 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to higher sales and membership income. As a percentage of sales, operating income decreased 16 basis points primarily resulting from the reduction in net warehouse margins as a percent of sales. For the six months ended February 28, 2014 operating income improved $5.6 million compared to the prior year period. As a percentage of sales, operating income decreased 17 basis points.

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Interest Expense

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			Amount
Interest expense on loans	$	746		$	(207	)	$	953
Interest expense related to hedging activity	334			(129		)	463
Capitalized interest	(194		)	(84		)	(110		)
Net interest expense	$	886		$	(420	)	$	1,306
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			Amount
Interest expense on loans	$	1,653		$	(293	)	$	1,946
Interest expense related to hedging activity	764			(96		)	860
Capitalized interest	(493		)	(212		)	(281		)
Net interest expense	$	1,924		$	(601	)	$	2,525

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

Interest expense reflects borrowings by the Company's wholly owned foreign subsidiaries to finance new warehouse club construction and land acquisition, the capital requirements of warehouse club operations, and ongoing working capital requirements.

The decrease in net interest expense for the three and six months ended February 28, 2014 is primarily due to a higher level of capitalized interest associated with the construction of warehouse clubs in Costa Rica and Honduras. Additionally, there is a slight decrease in net interest expense incurred related to third-party loans due to lower interest rates and repayment of loans.

Other Income (Expense), net

Other income consists of currency gain or loss.

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014				2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		Amount
Other income (expense), net	$	712	$	977	$	(265	)
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014				2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		Amount
Other income (expense)	$	1,023	$	1,287	$	(264	)

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Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

For the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded a net currency gain of $712,000 resulting from the revaluation of non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities of the Company's various subsidiaries and offset by the cost associated with non-deliverable forwards in Colombia to manage currency risk. The gain in the current period primarily related to the net U.S. dollar asset position held by the Company’s Costa Rican subsidiary at a time when the colon devalued thereby resulting in a revaluation gain. In the year ago period, the Company incurred a $263,000 loss.

Provision for Income Taxes

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Change from prior year			Amount
Current tax expense	$	12,360		$	2,089		$	10,271
Net deferred tax provision (benefit)	(1,244		)	(1,366		)	122
Provision for income taxes	$	11,116		$	723		$	10,393
Effective tax rate	28.2		%				29.4		%
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Change from prior year			Amount
Current tax expense	$	22,137		4,213			$	17,924
Net deferred tax provision (benefit)	(636		)	(1,884		)	1,248
Provision for income taxes	$	21,501		$	2,329		$	19,172
Effective tax rate	30.2		%				29.9		%

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

The variance in the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended on February 28, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable discrete impact of 0.5% resulting from changes in foreign income tax rates, 0.6% resulting from reversals of income tax liability for uncertain tax positions and 0.8% resulting from a decrease in taxable losses of the Company’s Colombia affiliate, partially offset by the 0.9% unfavorable variance resulting from the establishment during fiscal year 2013 of a deferred tax asset related to estimated 2013 state taxes.

The variance in the effective tax rate for the first six months of the period ended on February 28, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable discrete impact of 0.7% resulting from a decrease in taxable losses of the Company’s Colombia affiliate, partially offset by the 0.5% unfavorable variance resulting from the establishment during fiscal year 2013 of a deferred tax asset related to estimated 2013 state taxes.

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Net Income Attributable to PriceSmart

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Net income	$	28,278	$	3,396	13.6	%	$	24,882
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Net income	$	49,710	$	4,823	10.7	%	$	44,887

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Three Months Ended February 28, 2014
	2014								2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			% Change		Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(12,588	)	$	(10,566	)	522.6	%	$	(2,022	)
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014								2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			% Change		Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(11,439	)	$	(7,817	)	215.8	%	$	(3,622	)

Comparison of Three and Six Months EndedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013

Other comprehensive losses for the three and six month periods ended February 28, 2014 resulted primarily from foreign currency translation adjustments related to the assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses of the Company’s Costa Rica and Colombia subsidiaries. When the functional currency in the Company’s international subsidiaries is the local currency and not U.S. dollars, the assets and liabilities of such subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and revenue, costs and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The corresponding translation gains and losses are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. These adjustments will not affect net income until the sale or liquidation of the underlying investment. Instead, the reported other comprehensive income or loss reflects the unrealized decrease in the value in U.S. dollars of the net assets of the subsidiaries as of the date of the balance sheet, which will vary from period to period as exchange rates fluctuate. The Company recorded other comprehensive losses of approximately $8.2 million and $4.0 million for its Costa Rican and Colombian subsidiaries, respectively, for the three months ended February 28, 2014 and $7.1 million and $3.8 million, respectively, for the six months ended February 28, 2014.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Financial Position and Cash Flow

The Company requires cash to fund its operating expenses and working capital requirements, including the investment in merchandise inventories, acquisition of land and construction of new warehouse clubs, expansion of existing warehouse clubs and distribution centers, acquisitions of fixtures and equipment, routine upgrades and maintenance of fixtures and equipment within existing warehouse clubs, investments in joint ventures in Panama and Costa Rica to own and operate commercial retail centers located adjacent to the new warehouse clubs, the purchase of treasury stock upon the vesting of restricted stock awards and payment of dividends to stockholders. The Company’s primary sources for funding these requirements are cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash generated from operations.  The Company evaluates on a regular basis whether it may need to borrow additional funds to cover any shortfall in the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash from operations to meet its operating and capital requirements. As such, the Company may enter into or obtain additional loans and/or credit facilities to provide additional liquidity when necessary.

The following table summarizes the cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries and domestically by the Company (in thousands). Repatriation of such cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries may require the Company to accrue and pay taxes. The Company has no plans at this time to repatriate cash through the payment of cash dividends by the foreign subsidiaries to the Company and, therefore, has not accrued taxes that would be due from repatriation.

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries	$	62,568	$	75,108
Cash and cash equivalents held domestically	12,769		46,766
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	75,337	$	121,874

The Company’s cash flows are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014			February 28, 2013
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities	$	35,710		$	61,117
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(59,654		)	(39,165		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(17,667		)	(9,202		)
Effect of exchange rates	(4,926		)	(2,796		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	(46,537	)	$	9,954

The Company’s net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the six months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 is summarized below:  

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	Six Months Ended						Increase/ (Decrease)
	February 28, 2014			February 28, 2013			2014 to 2013
Net income	$	49,710		$	44,887		$	4,823
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	13,793			11,715			2,078
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment	188			104			84
Deferred income taxes	1,857			2,031			(174		)
Stock-based compensation expenses	1,976			2,662			(686		)
Other non-cash operating activities	2			8			(6		)
Net non-cash related expenses	17,816			16,520			1,296
Net income from operating activities reconciled for non-cash operating activities	67,526			61,407			6,119
Changes in operating assets and liabilities not including merchandise inventories and accounts payable	(12,839		)	(4,853		)	(7,986		)
Changes in merchandise inventories	(19,058		)	(18,411		)	(647		)
Changes in accounts payable	81			22,974			(22,893		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	35,710		$	61,117		$	(25,407	)

Net cash provided by operating activities for the period was a result of cash generated from operating activities and reconciled for non-cash activities. The cash generated was offset by cash utilized to support higher merchandise inventory levels required to generate planned sales growth and the addition of a warehouse club. Increases in operating assets and liabilities related to increases in prepaid freight expenses, increases in local income tax prepayments and prepayments on value added taxes that are related to the increases in inventory also utilized cash. Increases in inventory and use of cash are normally partially offset by increases in accounts payable that are also related to inventory acquisitions. However, in the current operating period the Company increased its inventory earlier than in the prior year, resulting in a greater portion of its payables coming due before the balance sheet date. Net income adjusted for non-cash related activities increased in the current three-month period over the same period in fiscal year 2013 primarily as a result of higher sales, gross profits and membership income growth.  The changes in inventory, operating assets and liabilities and accounts payable resulted in a year-over-year increase in cash used in operating activities during the current three-month period of $31.5 million.   

The Company's use of cash in investing activities for the six months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 is summarized below:  

	Six Months Ended						Increase/ (Decrease)
	February 28, 2014			February 28, 2013			2014 to 2013
Cash used for additions of property and equipment:
Land acquisitions	$	17,415		$	11,093		$	6,322
Deposits for land purchase option agreements	850			—			850
Warehouse club expansion, construction, and land improvements	19,263			16,464			2,799
Acquisition of fixtures and equipment	21,418			11,119			10,299
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	(42		)	(61		)	19
Capital contribution to joint ventures	750			550			200
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities	$	59,654		$	39,165		$	20,489

Net cash used in investing activities increased in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2013 by approximately $20.5 million primarily due to an increase in cash expended for the construction and completion of a warehouse club in La Union, Cartago, Costa Rica ("Tres Rios"), the ongoing construction of a warehouse club in Tegucigalpa,

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Honduras and the addition of fixtures and equipment for these warehouse clubs. The Company also purchased land for the purpose of operating warehouse clubs in Colombia, in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia and in the city of Medellin, Colombia. The Company started construction activities at these two locations. In addition, the Company leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia for the purposed of operating a warehouse club and started construction of this new warehouse club.

Cash used in investing activities for the first six months of fiscal year 2013 consisted primarily of expenditures for the construction of the two warehouse clubs in Cali, Colombia, the continued acquisition of fixtures and equipment for the two warehouse clubs in Cali, Colombia, the addition of fixtures and equipment for existing warehouse clubs, the purchase of land for the purpose of building and operating warehouse clubs in Costa Rica and Honduras, and capital contributions by the Company for the joint ventures during the first six months of fiscal year 2013.

The Company incurs approximately $20.0 million in normal annual expenditures for on-going maintenance of its warehouse clubs and operations.  Additionally, the Company has either commitments or plans for capital spending for previously announced new warehouse club construction of approximately $37.0 million.  Future additional capital expenditures will be dependent on the timing of future land purchases and/or warehouse club construction activity.

Net cash used by financing activities for the three months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 is summarized below:

	Six Months Ended						Increase/ (Decrease)
	February 28, 2014			February 28, 2013			2014 to 2013
New bank loans offset by establishment of certificates of deposit held against loans and payments on existing bank loans (loan activities)	$	(4,012	)	$	2,222		$	(6,234	)
Cash dividend payments	(10,570		)	(9,065		)	(1,505		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and the tax benefit related to stock options	1,463			876			587
Purchase of treasury stock related to vesting of restricted stock	(4,548		)	(3,235		)	(1,313		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing  activities	$	(17,667	)	$	(9,202	)	$	(8,465	)

Net cash used in financing activities from loan activities increased approximately $6.2 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 over the same period in fiscal year 2013 as the Company re-paid a long-term loan of approximately $8.1 million under the loan agreement entered into by the Company's Colombia subsidiary on November 1, 2010 with Citibank, N.A. in New York. In fiscal year 2013, the Company's Barbados Subsidiary borrowed approximately $3.9 million pursuant to a loan agreement with Citi Corp Merchant Bank Limited. No cash from additional loans was received during the six months ended February 28, 2014. The Company made an additional $155,000 in regularly scheduled loan payments when compared to the same period last year. These increases in the use of cash for financing activities when compared to the same six-month period in the prior year were offset by an increase in the release of restricted cash related to loans of approximately $6.0 million when compared to the same six-month period in the prior year.  

Net cash provided by financing activities from loan activities in the first six months of fiscal year 2013 reflects the Company's Barbados subsidiary entering into a loan agreement with Citicorp Merchant Bank Limited.  The agreement established a credit facility for BB$8.0 million (Eight Million Barbados Dollars), approximately USD $4.0 million. The release of restricted cash for approximately $2.0 million related to loans in Honduras also contributed to net cash provided by financing activities. The Company made regularly scheduled payments on loans during the period for approximately $3.8 million.

The following table summarizes the dividends declared and paid during fiscal year 2014 and 2013.

First Payment

Second Payment

Declared

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

1/23/14

$

0.70

2/14/14

2/28/14

N/A

$

0.35

8/15/14

N/A

8/29/14

$

0.35

11/27/12

$

0.60

12/10/12

12/21/12

N/A

$

0.30

8/15/13

8/30/13

N/A

$

0.30

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The Company anticipates the ongoing payment of semi-annual dividends in subsequent periods, although the actual declaration of future dividends, the amount of such dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates is subject to final determination by the Board of Directors at its discretion after its review of the Company’s financial performance and anticipated capital requirements. 

Financing Activities

On November 3, 2013, the Company paid down $8.0 million of the loan agreement entered into by the Company's Colombia subsidiary on November 1, 2010 with Citibank, N.A. in New York. The original agreement established a loan facility for $16.0 million to be disbursed in two tranches of $8.0 million each, but the Company had never borrowed the second tranche.  The interest rate was set at the six-month LIBOR rate plus 2.4%.  The loan term was for five years with interest only payments and a balloon payment at maturity.  The loan facility was renewable for an additional five-year period at the option of the Company's Colombia subsidiary, but if the Company did not draw on the facility or paid off the loan, the facility would terminate. The Company has paid down this loan, and this loan facility has terminated.  This loan was secured by a time deposit pledged by the Company equal to the amount outstanding on the loan.   The secured time deposit of $8.0 million pledged by the Company was released on November 3, 2013.

Derivatives

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. One risk managed by the Company using derivative instruments is interest rate risk.  To manage interest rate exposure, the Company enters into hedge transactions (interest rate swaps) using derivative financial instruments.  The objective of entering into interest rate swaps is to eliminate the variability of cash flows in the interest payments associated with variable-rate LIBOR loans over the life of the loans.  As changes in interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedges provide a synthetic offset to interest rate movements.

In addition, the Company is exposed to foreign currency and interest rate cash flow exposure related to a non-functional currency long-term debt of one of its wholly owned subsidiaries. To manage this foreign currency and interest rate cash flow exposure, this subsidiary enters into cross-currency interest rate swaps that convert its U.S. dollar denominated floating interest payments to functional currency fixed interest payments during the life of the hedging instrument.  As changes in foreign exchange and interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedges are intended to offset changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate and foreign exchange movements.

The Company is also exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations on U.S. dollar denominated liabilities within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar.  The Company manages these fluctuations, in part, through the use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts that are intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  The contracts are intended primarily to economically address exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. Currently, these contracts do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. The Company seeks to mitigate foreign-currency exchange-rate risk with the use of these contracts and does not intend to engage in speculative transactions. These contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.  The forward currency hedges are not effective cash flow hedges because the notional amount and maturity date of the forward contract does not coincide with the accounts payable balance and due dates.  The hedge ineffectiveness is measured by use of the “hypothetical derivative method,” and the Company records the changes in the fair value of the forward contract related to the re-measurement of the payable at spot exchange rates as exchange rate gains or losses.  The implied interest rate included within the forward contract is reflected in earnings as interest expense.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction is determined to be ineffective.  There were no such amounts for the periods reported herein.

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The following table summarizes agreements for which the Company has recorded cash flow hedge accounting transactions during the six months ended February 28, 2014:

Subsidiary	Date Entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Initial US Notional Amount (in thousands)	Bank US loan Held with	Floating Leg (swap counter-party)	Fixed Rate for PSMT Subsidiary		Settlement Reset Date	Effective Period of swap
Colombia	11-Dec-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	4.79	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on March 5, 2013	December 5, 2012 - December 5, 2014
Colombia	21-Feb-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.6%	6.02	%	February, May, August and November beginning on May 22, 2012	February 21, 2012 - February 21, 2017
Colombia	17-Nov-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	8,000,000	Citibank, N.A.	Variable rate 6-month Eurodollar Libor plus 2.4%	5.85	%	May 3, 2012 and semi-annually thereafter	November 3, 2011 - November 3, 2013
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	2,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.30	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on October 29, 2011	July 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	6,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.45	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on October 29, 2011	September 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	5-May-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	6.09	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on July 5, 2011	April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Trinidad	20-Nov-08	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Interest rate swaps	8,900,000	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Variable rate 1-year Libor plus 2.75%	7.05	%	Annually on August 26	September 25, 2008 - September 26, 2013

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The Company measures the fair value for all financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis or on a nonrecurring basis during the reporting period.  The Company has designated the interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swap agreements as hedging instruments and has accounted for them under hedge accounting rules.  The following table summarizes the fair value of interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps that qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands, except footnote data):

Derivative designated as cash flow	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	891	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	1,969		Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	—		Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	2,860		$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/ loss for $(1.9) million and $(1.0) million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  

⁽²⁾  The Company has recorded a deferred tax liability amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $(940,000) and $(497,000) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

⁽³⁾  The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $0 and $10,000 net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $0 and $4,000 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014.

⁽⁴⁾  Derivatives listed on the above table were designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

The Company has entered into non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts; the open amounts as of February 28, 2014 are summarized below:

Subsidiary	Date entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Notional Amount (in thousands)	Settlement Dates	Effective Periods
Colombia	February 2014	Bank of Nova Scotia	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$8,000	March 2014	February 2014 - March 2014
Colombia	February 2014	Citibank N.A.	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$5,000	March 2014 - April 2014	February 2014 - April 2014

The following table summarizes the fair value of non-deliverable forward foreign currency contracts, which do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands):

Derivatives designated as fair value	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value			Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other accrued expenses	(55		)	Other accrued expenses	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting		$	(54	)		$	—

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Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt

Short-term borrowings consist of lines of credit which are secured by certain assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and are guaranteed by the Company as summarized below (in thousands):

	Total		Facilities Used
	Amount of Facilities		Short-term Borrowings		Letters of Credit		Facilities Available		Weighted average interest rate
February 28, 2014	$	35,951	$	—	$	51	$	35,900	N/A
August 31, 2013	$	35,863	$	—	$	588	$	35,275	N/A

As of February 28, 2014, the Company had approximately $25.0 million of short-term facilities in the U.S. that require the Company to comply with certain quarterly financial covenants, which include debt service and leverage ratios. As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with respect to these covenants.

As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company, together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, had $60.2 million and $73.0 million, respectively, outstanding in long-term borrowings. The decrease during the current period primarily relates to the repayment of a long-term loan of approximately $8.1 million under the loan agreement entered into by the Company's Colombia subsidiary on November 1, 2010 with Citibank, N.A. in New York and regularly scheduled loan payments during the period of approximately $3.9 million. Translation adjustment also increased long-term debt, primarily due to the translation of foreign-currency-denominated debt of subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar for approximately $813,000. These foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded within Other comprehensive income. The carrying amount of the non-cash assets assigned as collateral for long-term debt was $51.2 million and $55.2 million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. The carrying amount of the cash assets assigned as collateral for long-term debt was $25.2 million and $33.8 million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $44.6 million and $55.9 million, respectively, of long-term loans in Trinidad, Barbados, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras and Colombia that require these subsidiaries to comply with certain annual or quarterly financial covenants, which include debt service and leverage ratios.  During the fourth quarter, the Company determined that its Barbados subsidiary was not in compliance with a financial covenant  that is measured and reported on an annual basis at the end of the Company’s fiscal year.  The Company obtained a written waiver from the bank on the annual measurement and reporting for this covenant with respect to any non-compliance for fiscal year 2013 and is in the process of amending the financial covenants within the underlying contract for the long-term loans in the Barbados subsidiary. As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all covenants or had received a written waiver from the bank with respect to any non-compliance.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have had, or are reasonably likely to have, a material current or future effect on its financial condition or consolidated financial statements.

Repurchase of Equity Securities and Reissuance of Treasury Shares

At the vesting dates of restricted stock awards, the Company repurchases shares from the holders of such awards at the prior day's closing price per share, with the funds used to pay the employees' minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. The Company expects to continue this practice going forward.

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Shares repurchased	48,291		41,744
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,548	$	3,235

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The Company has reissued treasury shares as part of its stock-based compensation programs.  However, as summarized below, no treasury shares were reissued during the periods presented:

	Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014	February 28, 2013
Reissued treasury shares	—	—

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements requires that management make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Some of the Company’s accounting policies require management to make difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management continues to review its accounting policies and evaluate its estimates, including those related to contingencies and litigation, deferred taxes and long-lived assets.  The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the present circumstances. Using different estimates could have a material impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

Contingencies and Litigation: In the ordinary course of business, the Company is periodically named as a defendant in various lawsuits, claims and pending actions and is exposed to tax risks (other than income tax). The principal risks that the Company insures against are workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle liability, property damage, employment practices, errors and omissions, fiduciary liability and fidelity losses. If a potential loss arising from these lawsuits, claims, actions and non-income tax issues is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company records the estimated liability based on circumstances and assumptions existing at the time.  The estimates affecting the Company’s litigation reserves can be affected by new claims filed after the balance sheet date with respect to events occurring prior to the balance sheet date and developments in pending litigation that may affect the outcome of the litigation.  While the Company believes the recorded liabilities are adequate, there are inherent limitations in projecting the outcome of litigation and in evaluating the probable additional tax associated with various non-income tax filing positions.  As such, the Company is unable to make a reasonable estimate of the sensitivity to change of estimates affecting its recorded liabilities.  As additional information becomes available, the Company assesses the potential liability and revises its estimates as appropriate. 

Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carry-forwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized. As of February 28, 2014, the Company evaluated its deferred tax assets and liabilities and determined that a valuation allowance is necessary for certain foreign deferred tax asset balances, primarily because of the existence of significant negative objective evidence, such as the fact that certain subsidiaries are in a cumulative loss position for the past three years, indicating that certain net operating loss carry-forward periods are not sufficient to realize the related deferred tax assets.  

The Company had U.S. federal and state tax net operating loss carry-forwards, or NOLs, at February 28, 2014 of approximately $15.3 million and $8.0 million, respectively. In calculating the tax provision, and assessing the likelihood that the Company will be able to utilize the federal deferred tax assets, the Company considered and weighed all of the evidence, both positive and negative, and both objective and subjective. The Company factored into its analysis the inherent risk of forecasting revenue and expenses over an extended period of time and also considered the potential risks associated with its business. Because of the Company's U.S. income from continuing operations and based on projections of future taxable income in the United States, the Company was able to determine that there was sufficient positive evidence to support the conclusion that it was more likely than not that the Company would be able to realize all of its U.S. federal NOLs by generating sufficient taxable income during the carry-forward period. However, if the Company does not achieve its projections of future taxable income in the United States, the Company could be required to take a charge to earnings related to the recoverability of these deferred tax assets. Due to the deemed change of ownership (as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code) in October 2004, there are annual limitations in the amount of U.S. taxable income that may be offset by NOLs. The NOLs generated prior to the deemed ownership change date are limited on an annual basis. The Company made a single sales factor election on its California tax return for fiscal year

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2012 and intends to do the same for fiscal year 2013, after which time application is mandatory. Application of the single sales factor significantly reduced the California apportionment factor and, therefore, California taxable income. As a result, the Company maintains a valuation allowance on substantially all of its California NOLs. The Company had net foreign deferred tax assets of $9.5 million and $9.8 million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

The Company and its subsidiaries are required to file federal and state income tax returns in the United States and various other tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. The preparation of these tax returns requires the Company to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. The Company, in consultation with its tax advisors, bases its tax returns on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various federal, state and foreign taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company or one of its subsidiaries file tax returns. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the income tax positions taken by the Company (“uncertain tax positions”) and, therefore, require the Company or one of its subsidiaries to pay additional taxes.

The Company accrues an amount for its estimate of probable additional income tax liability.  In certain cases, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than 50% likelihood of being sustained. This requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the consolidated financial statements as appropriate.   There were no material changes in the Company's uncertain income tax positions for the periods ended on February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013. However, during the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company was required to make a payment to the government in one country with respect to an income tax case that it is currently appealing, but the Company believes it will eventually prevail.  The total amount remitted to the government on this case as of this date is $2.7 million.  This amount has been recorded in the balance sheet as Other non-current assets, as the Company considers this a payment on account and expects to get a refund thereof upon eventually prevailing on this case. The Company has not provided for U.S. deferred taxes on cumulative non-U.S. undistributed earnings as such earnings are deemed by the Company to be indefinitely reinvested. It is not practicable to determine the U.S. federal income tax liability that would be associated with such earnings because of the complexity of the computation.

Value-Added Tax Receivable: – The Company pays Value Added Tax (“VAT”) or similar taxes (“input VAT”) within normal the course of its business in most of the countries it operates in on merchandise and/or services it acquires. The Company also collects VAT or similar taxes on behalf of the government (“output taxes”) for merchandise and/or services it sells. If the output VAT exceeds the input VAT, then the difference is remitted to the government, usually on a monthly basis. If the input VAT exceeds the output VAT, this creates a VAT receivable. The Company either requests a refund of this VAT receivable or applies the balance to expected future VAT payables. In some countries where the Company operates, the governments have implemented additional collection procedures, such as requiring credit card processors to remit a portion of sales processed via credit card directly to the government. These procedures alter the natural offset of input and output VAT and generally leaves the Company with a net VAT receivable, forcing the Company to process significant refund claims on a recurring basis. These refund processes can take anywhere from several months to several years to complete.

In most countries where the Company operates, the VAT refund process is defined and structured with regular refunds or offsets. However, in one country the government has alleged that there is no defined process in the law to allow them to refund this VAT receivable. The Company together with its tax and legal advisers is currently appealing this interpretation in court and based on recent favorable jurisprudence on this matter, expects to prevail. Additionally, the government has recently began an audit to verify the amount of this receivable as a required precursor to any refund. Therefore, the Company has not placed an allowance on the recoverability of this VAT receivable. The balance of the VAT receivable in this country was $4.7 million and $4.3 million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

The Company's policy for classification and presentation of VAT receivables is as follows:

•Short-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other current assets: This classification is used for any countries where the Company's subsidiary has generally demonstrated the ability to recover the VAT receivable within one year. The Company also classifies as short-term any approved refunds or credit notes to the extent that the Company expects to receive the refund or use the credit notes within one year.

•Long-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other non-current assets: This classification is used for amounts not approved for refund or credit in countries where the Company's subsidiary has not demonstrated the ability to obtain refunds within one year and/or for amounts or countries which are subject to outstanding disputes.

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Long-lived Assets: The Company periodically evaluates its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment.  Indicators that an asset may be impaired are:

• the asset's inability to continue to generate income from operations and positive cash flow in future periods;

• loss of legal ownership or title to the asset;

• significant changes in its strategic business objectives and utilization of the asset(s); and

• the impact of significant negative industry or economic trends.

Management's judgments are based on market and operational conditions at the time of the evaluation and can include management's best estimate of future business activity, which in turn drives estimates of future cash flows from these assets. These periodic evaluations could cause management to conclude that impairment factors exist, requiring an adjustment of these assets to their then-current fair market value. Future business conditions and/or activity could differ materially from the projections made by management causing the need for additional impairment charges.  No impairment charges have been recorded during fiscal year 2014.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASC 405 ASU 2013-04 - Obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments providing guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this update is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in this update also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendment was retrospectively effective for the Company as of September 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2013-02 - Reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amended guidance for the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment requires the Company to provide additional information about reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment was effective as of March 1, 2013.  The Company adopted this guidance on March 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2011-05 - Presentation of comprehensive income.

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance to amend the presentation of comprehensive income to allow an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity.  The amended guidance was effective for annual and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011 and was to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 350 ASU 2010-28 - When to perform step 2 of the Goodwill impairment test.

In December 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance concerning testing for impairment of goodwill where an entity has one or more reporting units whose carrying value is zero or negative.  The amended guidance requires the entity to perform a test to measure the amount, if any, of impairment to goodwill by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.  The Company was required to adopt this amended guidance for fiscal years or interim periods within those years after December 15, 2011.  The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  The adoption of the amended guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures to those financial statements.

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Seasonality

Historically, the Company's merchandising businesses have experienced holiday retail seasonality in their markets. In addition to seasonal fluctuations, the Company's operating results fluctuate quarter-to-quarter as a result of economic and political events in markets served by the Company, the timing of holidays, weather, the timing of shipments, product mix, and currency effects on the cost of U.S.-sourced products which may make these products more or less expensive in local currencies and therefore more or less affordable. Because of such fluctuations, the results of operations of any quarter are not indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year or any future quarter. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company's future results will be consistent with past results or the projections of securities analysts.

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity price risk. These market risks arise in the normal course of business, and the Company does not engage in speculative trading activities. To manage the risk arising from these exposures, the Company utilizes interest rate swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps, non-deliverable foreign currency forward contracts and loans denominated in foreign currencies. For a discussion of the Company's accounting policies for derivative instruments and further disclosures, please see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of its short-term borrowings and long-term debt borrowings. The Company has mitigated a portion of its interest rate risk by managing the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and by entering into interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk. The notional amount, interest payment and maturity dates of the swap match the terms of the associated debt.

The table below provides information about the Company's financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For debt obligations, the table represents the principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates. For interest rate swaps, including cross-currency interest rate swaps, the table represents the contractual cash flows and weighted-average interest rates by the contractual maturity date, unless otherwise noted. The notional amounts are used to calculate contractual cash flows to be exchanged under the contracts. The weighted-average variable rates are based upon prevailing market interest rates and the outstanding balances as of February 28, 2014.

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Annual maturities of Long-Term Debt, Derivatives and Certificates of deposits are as follow (in thousands):

		Twelve months ended February 28,
		(Amounts in thousands)
		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter		Total
Long-Term Debt:
	Long-term debt with fixed interest rate	15,871		7,454		904		904		904		2,636		28,673
	Weighted-average interest rate	6.35	%	7.11	%	8.00	%	8.00	%	8.00	%	8.00	%	7.16	%
	Long-term debt with variable interest rate	3,016		2,010		23,133		1,918		1,018		427		31,522
	Weighted-average interest rate	2.33	%	2.33	%	1.92	%	4.72	%	4.51	%	5.85	%	2.66	%
	Total Long-Term Debt	18,887		9,464		24,037		2,822		1,922		3,063		60,195
Derivatives:
	Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swaps:
	Variable to fixed interest	—		8,000		24,000		—		—		—		32,000
	Weighted-average pay rate	—	%	4.79	%	5.84	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	5.58	%
	Weighted-average receive rate	—	%	0.94	%	0.91	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	0.92	%

The Company carries investments in cash-equivalent instruments, which accrue income at variable rates of interest. The following table provides information about these cash-equivalent instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.

	Twelve months ended February 28,
	(Amount in thousands)
	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter		Total
Certificates of Deposit
Certificates of Deposit with variable interest rate	—		—		24,000		—		—		—		24,000
Weighted-average interest rate	—	%	—	%	0.24	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	0.24	%

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Foreign Currency Risk

The Company has foreign currency risks related to its sales, operating expenses and financing transactions in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. As of February 28, 2014, the Company had a total of 32 consolidated warehouse clubs operating in 12 foreign countries and one U.S. territory, 25 of which operate under currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 53% of the Company's net warehouse sales are comprised of products purchased in U.S. dollars and imported into the markets where PriceSmart warehouse clubs are located, but approximately 79% of the Company's net warehouse sales are in foreign currencies. The Company may enter into additional foreign countries in the future or open additional locations in existing countries, which may increase the percentage of net warehouse sales denominated in foreign currencies.

Currency exchange rate changes either increase or decrease the cost of imported products that the Company purchases in U.S. dollars and prices in local currency. Price changes can impact the demand for those products in the market. Currency exchange rates also affect the reported sales of the consolidated company when local currency-denominated sales are translated to U.S. dollars. In addition, the Company revalues all U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities within those markets that do not use the U.S. dollar as its functional currency. These assets and liabilities include, but are not limited to, excess cash permanently reinvested offshore and the value of items shipped from the U.S. to the Company's foreign markets. The gain or loss associated with this revaluation, net of reserves, is recorded in other income (expense).

Foreign currencies in most of the countries where the Company operates have historically devalued against the U.S. dollar and are expected to continue to devalue.  The following tables summarize by country, for those countries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the weakening of the countries' currency against the U.S. dollar (devaluation) or the strengthening of their currencies (revaluation):

	Revaluation/(Devaluation)
	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Country	% Change		% Change
Colombia	(5.76	)%	0.77	%
Costa Rica	(8.62	)%	(0.15	)%
Dominican Republic	(0.62	)%	(4.49	)%
Guatemala	2.75	%	1.39	%
Honduras	(1.05	)%	(2.35	)%
Jamaica	(6.07	)%	(7.90	)%
Nicaragua	(2.46	)%	(2.44	)%
Trinidad	0.11	%	0.11	%

The Company seeks to manage its foreign exchange risk by (1) adjusting prices on U.S. dollar goods on a periodic basis to maintain its target margins after taking into account changes in exchange rates; (2) obtaining local currency loans from banks within certain markets where it is economical to do so and where management believes the risk of devaluation and the level of U.S. dollar denominated liabilities warrants this action; (3) reducing the time between the acquisition of product in U.S. dollars and the settlement of that purchase in local currency; and (4) by entering into cross-currency interest rate swaps and forward currency derivatives. The Company has local currency-denominated long-term loans in Honduras and Guatemala and has cross-currency interest rate swaps and forward currency derivatives in Colombia.

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The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risks related to U.S. dollar-denominated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, to U.S. dollar-denominated intercompany debt balances and to other U.S. dollar-denominated debt/asset balances (excluding U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations for which the Company hedges a portion of the currency risk inherent in the interest and principle payments), within entities whose functional currency is non-U.S. dollar. The following table discloses the net effect on other income (expense) for these U.S. dollar-denominated accounts relative to hypothetical currency devaluation in the countries listed in the table above, based on balances as of February 28, 2014:

Overall weighted negative currency movement	Gains based on change in U.S. dollar denominated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances (in thousands)		Losses based on change in U.S. dollar denominated inter-company balances (in thousands)		Losses based on change in U.S. dollar denominated asset/liability balances, presented (in thousands)(1)
5%	$	2,412	$	4,127	$	411
10%	$	4,823	$	8,255	$	823
20%	$	9,647	$	16,510	$	1,646

⁽¹⁾ Excludes U.S. dollar- denominated debt obligations for which the Company hedges a portion of the currency risk inherent in the interest and principal payments

The Company is also exposed to foreign exchange risks related to local-currency-denominated cash and cash equivalents, to local-currency-denominated debt obligations, to local-currency-denominated current assets and liabilities and to local-currency-denominated long-term assets and liabilities within entities whose functional currency is non-U.S. dollar. The following table discloses the net effect on other comprehensive income (loss) for these local currency denominated accounts relative to hypothetical currency devaluation in the countries listed in the table above, based on balances as of February 28, 2014:

Overall weighted negative currency movement	Other comprehensive loss on the decline in local currency denominated cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (in thousands)		Other comprehensive gain on the decline in foreign currency denominated debt obligations (in thousands)		Other comprehensive loss on the decline in all other foreign currency denominated current assets net of current liabilities (in thousands)		Other comprehensive loss on the decline in all other foreign currency denominated long-term assets net of long-term liabilities (in thousands)
5%	$	1,620	$	581	$	8,068	$	9,914
10%	$	3,240	$	1,161	$	16,137	$	19,827
20%	$	6,480	$	2,323	$	32,273	$	39,654

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In addition, the Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations associated with its U.S. dollar- denominated debt obligations that the Company hedges. The Company hedges a portion of the currency risk inherent in the interest and principal payments associated with this debt through the use of cross-currency interest rate swaps. The terms of these swap agreements are commensurate with the underlying debt obligations. The aggregate fair value of these swaps was in a net asset position of approximately $1.9 million at February 28, 2014 and approximately $1.0 million at August 31, 2013. A hypothetical 10% increase in the currency exchange rates underlying these swaps from the market rates at February 28, 2014 would have resulted in a further increase in the value of the swaps of approximately $1.7 million. Conversely, a hypothetical 10% decrease in the currency exchange rates underlying these swaps from the market rates at February 28, 2014 would have resulted in a change from asset to liability position for a net decrease in the value of the swaps of approximately of $2.2 million.

The Company uses non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts to address exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company's international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. Currently, these contracts do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. The market risk related to foreign currency forward contracts is measured by estimating the potential impact of a 10% change in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currency exchange rates. The rates used to perform this analysis were based on the market rates in effect on February 28, 2014. A 10% appreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currency exchange rates would result in approximately a $795,000 net increase in the fair value of the contracts. Conversely, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currency exchange rates would result in approximately a $972,000 net decrease in the fair value of the contracts. However, gains or losses on these derivative instruments are economically offset by the gains or losses on the underlying transactions.

There are certain limitations inherent in the sensitivity analysis presented, primarily due to the assumptions that exchange rates change in a parallel fashion. In addition, the analysis is unable to reflect the complex market reactions that normally would arise from the market shifts modeled. Moreover, changes in the fair value of foreign currency derivatives are offset by changes in the cash flows of the underlying hedged foreign currency transactions.

Commodity Price Risk

The increasing price of oil and certain commodities could have a negative effect on the Company's operating costs and sales. Higher oil prices can negatively impact the economic growth of the countries in which the Company operates, thereby reducing the buying power of our members. Higher oil prices can also increase the Company's operating costs, particularly utilities and distribution expenses. Inflationary pressures on various commodities also may impact consumer spending. The Company does not currently seek to hedge commodity price risk.

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ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the timelines specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decision regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and in reaching a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  Also, we have investments in certain unconsolidated entities.  Because we do not control or manage those entities, our control procedures with respect to those entities were substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.

As required by SEC Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e), we carried out an evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon their evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

In the ordinary course of business, we review our system of internal control over financial reporting and make changes to our systems and processes to improve controls and increase efficiency, while ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control environment. Changes may include such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems and automating manual processes. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

The certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed as Exhibit 31.1 and 31.2 to this report.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the reader should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2013. There have been no material changes in the Company's risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013.

Available Information

The PriceSmart, Inc. website or internet address is www.pricesmart.com. On this website the Company makes available, free of charge, its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports, and the annual report to the security holders as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such material with or furnishing it to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Company’s SEC reports can be accessed through the investor relations section of its website under “SEC Filings.” All of the Company’s filings with the SEC may also be obtained at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at Room 1580, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. For information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room, please contact the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Additionally, the SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.  The Company made available its annual report on Form 10-K and its annual Proxy Statement for the fiscal year 2013 at the internet address http://materials.proxyvote.com/741511.

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ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a)           None.

(b)           None.

(c)           Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.

The Company's compensation committee approved the granting of shares of restricted common stock. These grants allow statutory tax withholding obligations, incurred upon vesting of those shares, to be satisfied by trading in for taxes a portion of those shares to the Company.  The following table shows the shares acquired by the Company upon purchase of restricted shares during the quarter ended February 28, 2014.

Period	Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)		Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Program
December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013	—	$	—	—	N/A
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014	48,291	94.18		—	N/A
February 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014	—	—		—	N/A
Total	48,291	$	94.18	—	$	—

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

In the course of voluntary enhancements to the Company’s policies and procedures relating to compliance with U.S. sanctions laws, the Company identified instances in which apparent Cuban nationals purchased consumer goods at the Company’s warehouse clubs. Further investigation revealed that 77 of the Company’s approximately 2.2 million members were Cuban nationals. The Company recently suspended the shopping privileges of these members, the majority of whom were Cuban ambassadors, diplomats and others working in Cuban embassies or other diplomatic missions in the countries where PriceSmart has warehouse clubs. The Company has reported the results of its investigation to the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, and has requested a license from OFAC to resume sales to Cuban diplomats. The Company has also reported to OFAC that it is screening its membership list against OFAC’s list of Specially Designated Nationals (SDN’s), that a preliminary review indicates that no SDN’s are identified, and that the Company may supplement its report to the extent that its investigation reveals that any of its members are identified on the list of SDN’s.

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PRICESMART, INC.

ITEM 6.                      EXHIBITS

(a) Exhibits:

3.1(1)	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.
3.2(2)	Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.
3.3(3)	Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.
3.4(1)	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company.
10.1*	Fourth Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and John Heffner, dated January 1, 2014.
10.2*	Fifteenth Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and William Naylon, dated January 1, 2014.
10.3*	Twenty-Third Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Jose Luis Laparte, dated January 1, 2014.
10.4*	Twenty-Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Brud Drachman, dated January 1, 2014.
10.5*	Twenty-Seventh Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Thomas Martin, dated January 1, 2014.
10.6*	Thirty-Third Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Robert M. Gans, dated January 1, 2014.
31.1	Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* Identifies management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** These certifications are being furnished solely to accompany this Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, and are not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of PriceSmart, Inc., whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1997 filed with the Commission on November 26, 1997.

(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 2004 filed with the Commission on April 14, 2004.

(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2004 filed with the Commission on November 24, 2004.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		PRICESMART, INC.
Date:	April 9, 2014	By:	/s/ JOSE LUIS LAPARTE
			Jose Luis Laparte
			Director, Chief Executive Officer and President
			(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:	April 9, 2014	By:	/s/ JOHN M. HEFFNER
			John M. Heffner
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer and
			Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-10.1

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Fourth Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of January 1, 2014, by and between PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("Employer") and John Heffner ("Executive").

Recitals

A) On January 31, 2011 an Employment Agreement was made and entered into by and between Employer and Executive.

B) Said Employment Agreement has been amended on three prior occasions.

C) Employer and Executive now desire to amend the Employment Agreement, as set forth hereinbelow:

Agreement

1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement which provides:

2.1Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $336,600 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014, to provide as follows:

2.1Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $343,332 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

2. Section 3.1 of the Agreement which provides:

3.1 Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on February 1, 2011 and shall continue until January 31, 2014 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014, to provide as follows:

1. Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on February 1, 2011 and shall continue until January 31, 2015 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

3. All other terms of the Employment Agreement, as amended, shall remain unaltered and fully effective.

Executed in San Diego, California, as of the date first written above.

EXECUTIVEEMPLOYER

PriceSmart, INC.

John HeffnerBy: ____________________

______________________Name: Jose Luis Laparte

Its: President

EX-10.2

FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Fifteenth Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of January 1, 2014 by and between PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("Employer") and William Naylon ("Executive").

Recitals

A) On January 16, 2002 an Employment Agreement ("Agreement") was made and entered into by and between Employer and Executive.

B) Said Employment Agreement has been amended on fourteen prior occasions;

C) Employer and Executive now desire to further amend the Agreement, as set forth hereinbelow:

Agreement

1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement which provides:

2.1 Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $408,000 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014, to provide as follows:

1. Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $416,160 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

2. Section 3.1 of the Agreement which provides:

3.1 Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on January 16, 2002 and shall continue until January 31, 2014 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014, to provide as follows:

1. Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on January 16, 2002 and shall continue until January 31, 2015 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

3. All other terms of the Agreement, as amended, shall remain unaltered and fully effective.

Executed in San Diego, California, as of the date first written above.

EXECUTIVEEMPLOYER

PriceSmart, INC.

William Naylon By:

______________________Name: Jose Luis Laparte

Its: CEO and President

EX-10.3

TWENTY-THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Twenty-Third Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of January 1, 2014, by and between PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("Employer") and Jose Luis Laparte ("Executive").

Recitals

A) On June 3, 2004 an Employment Agreement was made and entered into by and between Employer and Executive.

B) Said Employment Agreement has been amended on twenty-two prior occasions;

C) Employer and Executive now desire to amend the Employment Agreement, as set forth hereinbelow:

Agreement

1. Section 2.1 of the Employment Agreement, which currently provides:

2.1Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $572,220 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014 to provide as follows:

2.1Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $583,664 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

2. All other terms of the Employment Agreement, as amended, shall remain unaltered and fully effective.

Executed in San Diego, California, as of the date first written above.

EXECUTIVEEMPLOYER

PriceSmart, INC.

Jose Luis Laparte By:

______________________Name: Robert M. Gans

Its: Executive Vice President

EX-10.4

TWENTY- FIFTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Twenty-Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of January 1, 2014 by and between PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("Employer") and Brud Drachman ("Executive").

Recitals

A) On January 11, 2000 an Employment Agreement was made and entered into by and between Employer and Executive.

B) Said Employment Agreement has been amended on twenty-four prior occasions;

C) Employer and Executive now desire to further amend the Employment Agreement, as set forth hereinbelow:

Agreement

1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement which, as amended, provides:

2.1 Salary. For Executive’s services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $265,200 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer’s normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014, to provide as follows:

2.1 Salary. For Executive’s services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $270,504 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer’s normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

2. All other terms of the Employment Agreement, as amended, shall remain unaltered and fully effective.

Executed in San Diego, California, as of the date first written above.

EXECUTIVEEMPLOYER

PriceSmart, INC.

Brud DrachmanBy:

______________________Name: Jose Luis Laparte

Its: CEO and President

EX-10.5

TWENTY-SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Twenty-Seventh Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of January 1, 2014, by and between PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("Employer") and Thomas Martin ("Executive").

Recitals

A) On March 31, 1998 an Employment Agreement was made and entered into by and between Employer and Executive.

B) Said Employment Agreement has been amended on twenty-six prior occasions;

C) Employer and Executive now desire to amend the Employment Agreement, as set forth hereinbelow:

Agreement

1.Section 2.1 of the Agreement which provides:

2.1 Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $357,000 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014, to provide as follows:

2.1Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $364,140 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

2. All other terms of the Employment Agreement, as amended, shall remain unaltered and fully effective.

Executed in San Diego, California, as of the date first written above.

EXECUTIVEEMPLOYER

PriceSmart, INC.

Thomas MartinBy:

______________________Name: Jose Luis Laparte

Its: CEO and President

EX-10.6

THIRTY-THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Thirty-Third Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of January 1, 2014, by and between PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (“Employer”) and Robert M. Gans (“Executive”).

Recitals

A) On September 20, 1994 an Employment Agreement was made and entered into by and between Executive and Price Enterprises, Inc.

B) Said Employment Agreement has been assigned to Employer and amended on thirty-two prior occasions;

C) Employer and Executive now desire to further amend the Employment Agreement, as set forth hereinbelow:

Agreement

1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement which provides:

2.1 Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $349,860 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer's normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2014, to provide as follows:

1. Salary. For Executive's services hereunder, Employer shall pay as base salary to Executive the amount of $356,857 during each year of the Employment Term. Said salary shall be payable in equal installments in conformity with Employer’s normal payroll period. Executive shall receive such salary increases, if any, as Employer, in its sole discretion, shall determine.

2. All other terms of the Employment Agreement, as amended, shall remain unaltered and fully effective.

Executed in San Diego, California, as of the date first written above.

EXECUTIVEEMPLOYER

PriceSmart, INC.

Robert M. GansBy:

______________________Name: Jose Luis Laparte

Its: CEO and President

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, Jose Luis Laparte, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PriceSmart, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	April 9, 2014	/s/ JOSE LUIS LAPARTE
		Jose Luis Laparte
		Director, Chief Executive Officer and President
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, John M. Heffner, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of PriceSmart, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	April 9, 2014	/s/ JOHN M. HEFFNER
		John M. Heffner
		Executive Vice President andChief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of PriceSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer's knowledge, that:

(i) the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2014 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	April 9, 2014	/s/ JOSE LUIS LAPARTE
		Jose Luis Laparte
		Director, Chief Executive Officer and President
		(Principal Executive Officer)

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany the Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of PriceSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer's knowledge, that:

(i) the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period February 28, 2014 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	April 9, 2014	/s/ JOHN M. HEFFNER
		John M. Heffner
		Executive Vice President andChief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany the Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ (54)		$ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	0		0
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	0		0
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	2,860		1,491
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	[1]	(14)	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0		0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	(891)	[2],[3]	0	[2],[3]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	(1,969)	[2],[3]	(1,505)	[2],[3]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	[2]	0	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0		0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	(891)		0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	(1,969)		1,505
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0		0
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0		0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	(55)		0
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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[1] (3) The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $0 and $10,000 net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $0 and $4,000 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014.

[2] (1) The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(1.9) million and $(1.0) million net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

[3] (2) The Company has recorded a deferred tax liability amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $(940,000) and $(497,000) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

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DEBT Debt - Long Term (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity	$ 34.0
Citibank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Repayments	8.0
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.40%
Line of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity	16.0
Line of Credit Facility, Tranch Distribution Amount	8.0
Time Deposits	$ 8.0

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Retained Earnings Appropriated (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Retained Earnings Appropriated [Abstract]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Retained Earnings, Appropriated	$ 4,472	$ 4,171

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended												6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Dec. 11, 2012	Feb. 21, 2012	Nov. 17, 2011	May 05, 2011	Nov. 20, 2008	Feb. 28, 2014 RBTT [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 RBTT [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Scotiabank [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scotiabank [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Oct. 21, 2011 Colombia $6M Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Oct. 21, 2011 Colombia Cross currency interest rate swap [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Derivative Swaps [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Derivative Swaps [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Derivative Swaps [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Derivative Swaps [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Derivative Swaps [Member]		Aug. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Derivative Swaps [Member]		Feb. 28, 2014 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member]		Aug. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member]		Feb. 28, 2014 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]		Aug. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]		Feb. 28, 2014 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Colombia Subsidiary [Member] Citibank [Member]	Feb. 28, 2014 Colombia Subsidiary [Member] Scotiabank [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount						$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,900,000											$ 6,000,000	$ 2,000,000																									$ 5,000,000	$ 8,000,000
Document Period End Date			Feb. 28, 2014
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	(479,000)	(10,000)	(448,000)	(29,000)											0	4,000	(940,000)	(497,000)
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate						4.79%	6.02%	5.85%	6.09%	7.05%											5.45%	5.30%
interest expense (variable) on borrowings for derivatives	113,000	179,000	240,000	377,000
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax																							334,000	463,000	764,000	860,000	62,000	(160,000)	185,000	(132,000)
interest expense (fixed) on borrowings of derivatives	447,000	642,000	1,004,000	1,237,000
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	32,000,000		32,000,000		44,500,000						0	4,500,000	32,000,000	40,000,000
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net																			$ (54,000)	$ 0											$ 2,860,000	$ 1,491,000	$ 2,860,000	[4]	$ 1,491,000	[4]									$ (54,000)	$ 0

[1] (1) The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(1.9) million and $(1.0) million net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

[2] (2) The Company has recorded a deferred tax liability amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $(940,000) and $(497,000) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

[3] (3) The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $0 and $10,000 net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $0 and $4,000 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014.

[4] Derivatives listed on the above table were designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations	$ 28,278	$ 24,882	$ 49,710	$ 44,887
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(504)	(540)	(932)	(964)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$ 27,774	$ 24,342	$ 48,778	$ 43,923
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,724	29,626	29,707	29,609
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	12	10	12	11
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,736	29,636	29,719	29,620
Basic income per share from continuing operations	$ 0.93	$ 0.82	$ 1.64	$ 1.48
Diluted income per share from continuing operations	$ 0.93	$ 0.82	$ 1.64	$ 1.48

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SEGMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block]

Reclassifications to consolidated statement of income recorded during fiscal year 2014 for fiscal year 2013 - The Company recordedasset disposal activity during fiscal year 2013 under other income (expense), net. This activity consisted mainly of normally scheduled asset replacement and upgrades involved in operating activities. The Company has determined that these costs represent operating expenses. Therefore, the Company has accordingly recorded such asset disposal activity as operating expenses under loss/(gain) on disposal of assets starting in fiscal year 2014. The Company has made reclassifications to the consolidated statement of income for fiscal year 2013 to conform to the presentation in fiscal year 2014. These reclassifications did not impact net income. The following tables summarize the impact of this reclassification (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year 2013
	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Other income (expense), net – as previously reported	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, other income (expense), net reclassified to Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, total operating expenses	57			47			249			536			889
Other income (expense), net – as currently reported	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Composition of beginning balance of other income (expense) – as previously reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	(57	)	$	(47	)	$	(249	)	$	(536	)	$	(889	)
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Composition of ending balance of other income (expense) – as currently reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

The following table summarizes the impact of these reclassifications to the amounts reported for each segment (in thousands):

Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	17,464	$	36,300		$	12,455		$	66,219
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(71		)	(33		)	(104		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	17,464	$	36,229		$	12,422		$	66,115

Twelve Month Period Ended August 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	34,132	$	70,383		$	23,420		$	127,935
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(637		)	(252		)	(889		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	34,132	$	69,746		$	23,168		$	127,046

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes by segment certain revenues, operating costs and balance sheet items (in thousands):  

	United States Operations		Latin American Operations		Caribbean Operations		Reconciling Items(1)			Total
Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2014
Revenue from external customers	$	12,485	$	863,064	$	404,426	$	—		$	1,279,975
Intersegment revenues	514,694		—		2,619		(517,313		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,155		8,155		4,483		—			13,793
Operating income	21,582		37,585		12,567		—			71,734
Net income	14,245		25,954		9,511		—			49,710
Capital expenditures, net	3,139		49,294		5,663		—			58,096
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	13,087		344,348		115,316		—			472,751
Goodwill	—		31,530		4,791		—			36,321
Total assets	57,377		558,426		218,513		—			834,316
Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2013
Revenue from external customers	$	9,396	$	762,515	$	370,785	$	—		$	1,142,696
Intersegment revenues	444,339		—		2,378		(446,717		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,010		6,285		4,420		—			11,715
Operating income	17,464		36,229		12,422		—			66,115
Net income	12,466		23,804		8,617		—			44,887
Capital expenditures, net	2,108		32,338		4,230		—			38,676
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	18,874		277,978		114,913		—			411,765
Goodwill	—		31,717		4,982		—			36,699
Total assets	75,982		499,828		216,915		—			792,725
As of August 31, 2013
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	$	19,114	$	304,731	$	113,742	$	—		$	437,587
Goodwill	—		31,474		4,890		—			36,364
Total assets	103,844		518,313		203,882		—			826,039

⁽¹⁾  The reconciling items reflect the amount eliminated on consolidation of intersegment transactions.

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES - Maximum Exposure to Loss (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Maximum Loss Exposure
Intial Investment	$ 6,809
Additonal Contributions	2,159
Net Loss Inception to Date	(110)
Company's Variable Interest in Entity	8,858
Commitment to Future Additional Contributions	2,363	[1]
Company's Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity	11,221	[2]
GolfPark Plaza, S.A
Maximum Loss Exposure
Ownership Percentage Interest in Joint Venture	50.00%
Intial Investment	4,616
Additonal Contributions	1,483
Net Loss Inception to Date	(77)
Company's Variable Interest in Entity	6,022
Commitment to Future Additional Contributions	1,017	[1]
Company's Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity	7,039	[2]
Price Plaza Alajuela, S.A.
Maximum Loss Exposure
Ownership Percentage Interest in Joint Venture	50.00%
Intial Investment	2,193
Additonal Contributions	676
Net Loss Inception to Date	(33)
Company's Variable Interest in Entity	2,836
Commitment to Future Additional Contributions	1,346	[1]
Company's Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity	$ 4,182	[2]

[1] (1) The parties intend to seek alternate financing for the project, which could reduce the amount of contributions each party would be required to provide. The parties may mutually agree on changes to the project, which could increase or decrease the amount of contributions each party is required to provide.

[2] The maximum exposure is determined by adding the Company’s variable interest in the entity and any explicit or implicit arrangements that could require the Company to provide additional financial support.

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Dividends (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Dividends Payable [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the dividends declared and paid during fiscal year 2014 and 2013.

First Payment

Second Payment

Declared

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

1/23/14

$

0.70

2/14/14

2/28/14

N/A

$

0.35

8/15/14

N/A

8/29/14

$

0.35

11/27/12

$

0.60

12/10/12

12/21/12

N/A

$

0.30

8/15/13

8/30/13

N/A

$

0.30

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION Schedule of shared based arrangement (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2014
Document Period End Date			Feb. 28, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		1,531,818		1,531,818
Options granted to directors	$ 7	$ 21	$ 37	$ 54
Restricted stock awards	1,634	1,432	2,783	2,982
Restricted stock units	250	215	501	455
Stock-based compensation expense	1,891	1,668	3,321	3,491
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	23,520	24,176	23,520	24,176
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)			6 years	8 years
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)			1,345	829
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	494,637	581,967	494,637	581,967	623,424	700,893
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			8,316	6,264
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period			(1,732)	(1,370)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period			(135,371)	(123,820)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 112.37	$ 82.87
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 39.71	$ 39.34
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 49.37	$ 19.85
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value			12,749	9,589
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award			48,291	41,744
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award, Amount			$ 4,548	$ 3,235
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued			0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	23,000		23,000		28,000
2013 Equity Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	824,092		824,092		782,385
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	838,766	600,000	838,766	600,000

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Income Tax (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax issue/dispute	$ 2.7
Document Period End Date			Feb. 28, 2014
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State Taxes, net of Federal benefit	0.20%	0.20%	0.30%	0.20%
Differences in foreign tax rates	(5.30%)	(4.70%)	(4.80%)	(4.60%)
Permanent items and other adjustments	(1.80%)	(2.10%)	(0.20%)	(1.30%)
Increase (decrease) in Foreign valuation allowance	0.10%	1.00%	(0.10%)	0.60%
Provision for income taxes	28.20%	29.40%	30.20%	29.90%
changes in foreign income tax rates [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate change	0.50%
Deferred tax asset related to current year state taxes [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate change	0.90%		0.50%
decrease in taxable losses [Member] [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate change	0.80%		0.70%
reversals of tax liability [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate change	0.60%

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Summary of Real Estate Joint Ventures, Variable Interest (Details)	Feb. 28, 2014
Panama | GolfPark Plaza, S.A [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%	[1]
Costa Rica | Price Plaza Alajuela PPA, S.A [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%	[1]

[1] Joint venture interests are recorded as investment in unconsolidated affiliates on the consolidated balance sheets.

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DEBT - Short-term (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Amount of Facilities	$ 35,951	$ 35,863
Facilities Used	24,000
Facilities Available	35,900	35,275
Short-term Borrowings
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facilities Used	0	0
Letters of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facilities Used	$ 51	$ 588

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014		Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 28, 2014		Feb. 28, 2013		Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 31, 2012
Document Period End Date					Feb. 28, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax					$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ 260	[1]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax					12	[1]	1	[1]	(365)	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(54,693)		(34,972)		(54,693)		(34,972)		(42,321)		(31,962)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(141)		(71)		(141)		(71)		(152)		(74)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	1,920	[2]	(1,761)	[2]	1,920	[2]	(1,761)	[2]	998	[2]	(1,146)	[2]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(52,914)		(36,804)		(52,914)		(36,804)		(41,475)		(33,182)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(13,661)	[3]	(1,614)	[3]	(12,372)	[3]	(3,010)	[3]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	7		2		12		1		(105)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	1		0		(1)		2		27
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	8		2		11		3		(78)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	1,545	[4]	(400)	[4]	1,369	[4]	(584)	[4]	2,691
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	(480)	[4]	(10)	[4]	(447)	[4]	(31)	[4]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	1,065	[4]	(410)	[4]	922	[4]	(615)	[4]	2,144
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), adjustments, net of tax					933		(612)		2,066
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	(12,109)		(2,012)		(10,991)		(3,593)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	(479)		(10)		(448)		(29)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(12,588)		(2,022)		(11,439)		(3,622)
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax					(12,372)		(3,010)		(10,359)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					(12,372)		(3,010)		(10,359)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax					11				(78)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					11				(78)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax							3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax							3
Deferred Derivative Gain (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax					922	[2]	(615)	[2]	2,144	[2]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					922	[2]	(615)	[2]	2,144	[2]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					(11,439)		(3,622)		(8,293)
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax					464		0		1,505
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax					891		0		0
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax					0		(708)		983
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Liability [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax					(443)		0		(497)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax					14		124		203
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax					$ (4)		$ (31)		$ (50)

[1] (1) These amounts are included as part of salaries reported within the statement of income; warehouse club operations.

[2] (1) See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

[3] (1) Translation adjustments arising in translating the financial statements of a foreign entity have no effect on the income taxes of that foreign entity. They may, however, affect: (a) the amount, measured in the parent entity's reporting currency, of withholding taxes assessed on dividends paid to the parent entity and (b) the amount of taxes assessed on the parent entity by the government of its country. The Company has determined that the reinvestment of earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite because of the long-term nature of the Company's foreign investment plans. Therefore, deferred taxes are not provided for on translation adjustments related to unremitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

[4] (2) See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation – The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries and the Company's investment in, and the Company's share of the income (loss) of, joint ventures recorded under the equity method.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, and reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. As of February 28, 2014, all of the Company's subsidiaries were wholly owned. Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of February 28, 2014 is listed below:

Real Estate Development Joint Ventures	Countries	Ownership		Basis of Presentation
GolfPark Plaza, S.A.	Panama	50.0	%	Equity(1)
Price Plaza Alajuela PPA, S.A.	Costa Rica	50.0	%	Equity(1)

⁽¹⁾ Joint venture interests are recorded as investment in unconsolidated affiliates on the consolidated balance sheets.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  

Variable Interest Entities –  The Company reviews and determines at the start of each arrangement, or subsequently if a reconsideration event occurs, whether any of its investments in joint ventures are a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) and whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement in a VIE. The Company has determined that the joint ventures for GolfPark Plaza (Panama) and Price Plaza Alajuela (Costa Rica) are VIEs.  The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and, therefore, has accounted for these entities under the equity method.  

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased and proceeds due from credit and debit card transactions, which are generally settled within a few days of the underlying transaction.

Restricted Cash –   The changes in restricted cash are disclosed within the consolidated statement of cash flows based on the nature of the restriction. The following table summarizes the restricted cash reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Short-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,200	$	1,200
Restricted cash in Honduras for purchase of property	200		3,148
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		1,599
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	78		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,328	$	5,984
Long-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,720	$	1,720
Restricted cash for Colombia bank loans	24,000		32,000
Other long-term restricted cash (1)	1,040		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,760	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,088	$	40,759

⁽¹⁾ Other short-term and long-term restricted cash consists mainly of cash deposits held within banking institutions in compliance with federal regulatory requirements in Costa Rica and Panama.

Value Added Tax Receivable - The Company pays Value Added Tax (“VAT”) or similar taxes (“input VAT”) within the normal course of its business in most of the countries it operates in on merchandise and/or services it acquires. The Company also collects VAT or similar taxes on behalf of the government (“output taxes”) for merchandise and/or services it sells. If the output VAT exceeds the input VAT, then the difference is remitted to the government, usually on a monthly basis. If the input VAT exceeds the output VAT, this creates a VAT receivable. The Company either requests a refund of this VAT receivable or applies the balance to expected future VAT payables. In some countries where the Company operates, the governments have implemented additional collection procedures, such as requiring credit card processors to remit a portion of sales processed via credit card directly to the government. These procedures alter the natural offset of input and output VAT and generally leaves the Company with a net VAT receivable, forcing the Company to process significant refund claims on a recurring basis. These refund processes can take anywhere from several months to several years to complete.

In most countries where the Company operates, the VAT refund process is defined and structured with regular refunds or offsets. However, in one country the government has alleged that there is no defined process in the law to allow them to refund this VAT receivable. The Company together with its tax and legal advisers is currently appealing this interpretation in court and based on recent favorable jurisprudence on this matter, expects to prevail. Additionally, the government has recently begun an audit to verify the amount of this receivable as a required precursor to any refund. Therefore, the Company has not placed any type of allowance on the recoverability of this VAT receivable. The balance of the VAT receivable in this country was $4.7 million and $4.3 million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

The Company's policy for classification and presentation of VAT receivables is as follows:

•Short-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other current assets: This classification is used for any countries where the Company's subsidiary has generally demonstrated the ability to recover the VAT receivable within one year. The Company also classifies as short-term any approved refunds or credit notes to the extent that the Company expects to receive the refund or use the credit notes within one year.

•Long-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other non-current assets: This classification is used for amounts not approved for refund or credit in countries where the Company's subsidiary has not demonstrated the ability to obtain refunds within one year and/or for amounts which are subject to outstanding disputes. An allowance is provided against VAT balances in dispute when the Company does not expect to eventually prevail in its recovery. The following table summarizes the VAT receivables reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	5,304	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,610	$	12,875

Lease Accounting – Certain of the Company's operating leases where the Company is the lessee (see Revenue Recognition Policy for lessor accounting) provide for minimum annual payments that increase over the expected life of the lease. The aggregate minimum annual payments are expensed on the straight-line basis beginning when the Company takes possession of the property and extending over the expected term of the related lease including renewal options when the exercise of the option is reasonably assured as an economic penalty may be incurred if the option is not exercised. The amount by which straight-line rent exceeds actual lease payment requirements in the early years of the leases is accrued as deferred rent and reduced in later years when the actual cash payment requirements exceed the straight-line expense. The Company also accounts in its straight-line computation for the effect of any “rental holidays” and lessor-paid tenant improvements. In addition to the minimum annual payments, in certain locations, the Company pays additional contingent rent based on a contractually stipulated percentage of sales.

Merchandise Inventories - Merchandise inventories, which include merchandise for resale, are valued at the lower of cost (average cost) or market. The Company provides for estimated inventory losses and obsolescence between physical inventory counts on the basis of a percentage of sales. The provision is adjusted periodically to reflect the trend of actual physical inventory count results, with physical inventories occurring primarily in the second and fourth fiscal quarters. In addition, the Company may be required to take markdowns below the carrying cost of certain inventory to expedite the sale of such merchandise.

Fair Value Measurements – The Company measures the fair value for all financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring or nonrecurring basis.  The fair value of an asset is the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated, knowledgeable and willing parties able to engage in the transaction. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor in a transaction between such parties, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor.

The Company has established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring and revaluing fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The Company was not required to revalue any assets or liabilities utilizing Level 1 or Level 3 inputs at the balance sheet dates.  The Company's Level 2 assets and liabilities revalued at the balance sheet dates, on a recurring basis, primarily included cash flow hedges (interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps) and forward foreign exchange contracts.  In addition, the Company utilizes Level 2 inputs in determining the fair value of long-term debt.  The Company has elected not to revalue long-term debt because this debt will be settled at the carrying value and not at the fair market value.  The Company did not make any significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value tiers during the periods reported on herein.

Nonfinancial assets and liabilities are revalued and recognized at fair value subsequent to initial recognition when there is evidence of impairment.   For the periods reported, no impairment of such nonfinancial assets was recorded.

The disclosure of fair value of certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at cost is as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Short-term restricted cash: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Long-term restricted cash: Long-term restricted cash primarily consists of auto renewable 3-12 month certificates of deposit, which are held as collateral on our long-term debt. The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of the underlying certificates of deposit.

Accounts receivable:  The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these accounts.

Short-term debt: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Long-term debt: The fair value of debt is generally measured using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments.  These inputs are not quoted prices in active markets but they are either directly or indirectly observable; therefore, they are classified as Level 2 inputs. The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	60,195	$	60,710	$	73,020	$	72,576

Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities -  The Company uses derivative financial instruments for hedging and non-trading purposes to manage its exposure to changes in interest and currency exchange rates.  In using derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging the Company’s exposure to interest and currency exchange rate risks, the contractual terms of a hedged instrument closely mirror those of the hedged item, providing a high degree of risk reduction and correlation. Contracts that are effective at meeting the risk reduction and correlation criteria (effective hedge) are recorded using hedge accounting.   If a derivative financial instrument is an effective hedge, changes in the fair value of the instrument will be offset in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item completes its contractual term.  If any portion of the hedge is deemed ineffective, the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liabilities will be immediately recognized in earnings during the period.   Instruments that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, or contracts for which the Company has not elected hedge accounting, are valued at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings during the period of the change.  Valuation techniques utilized in the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities presented on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets were not changed from previous practice during the reporting period. 

Cash Flow Instruments. The Company is a party to receive floating interest rate, pay fixed-rate interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk of certain U.S. denominated debt within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S dollar. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of interest expense risk.  These instruments are considered effective hedges and are recorded using hedge accounting.   The Company is also a party to receive variable interest rate, pay fixed interest rate cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate and currency exposure associated with the expected payments of principal and interest of U.S. denominated debt within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S dollar. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of the currency risk related to payments on the U.S. denominated debt.  These instruments are also considered to be effective hedges and are recorded using hedge accounting.  Under cash flow hedging, the effective portion of the fair value of the derivative, calculated as the net present value of the future cash flows, is deferred on the consolidated balance sheets in accumulated other comprehensive loss. If any portion of an interest rate swap is determined to be an ineffective hedge, the gains or losses from changes in fair value would be recorded directly in the consolidated statements of income. For cash flow hedges that were previously considered effective and are now considered ineffective hedges, amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive gain or loss are released to earnings in the same period that the hedged transaction has been determined to be ineffective and impacts consolidated earnings. See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for information on the fair value of interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

Fair Value Instruments. The Company is exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations in the normal course of business. The Company is also exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations on U.S. dollar denominated liabilities within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar.  The Company manages these fluctuations, in part, through the use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts that are intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  The contracts are intended primarily to economically address exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. Currently, these contracts are treated for accounting purposes as fair value instruments and do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. As a result, these contracts are valued at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings during the period of the change. The Company seeks to mitigate foreign-currency exchange-rate risk with the use of these contracts and does not intend to engage in speculative transactions. These contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.

The Company seeks to manage counterparty risk associated with these contracts by limiting transactions to counterparties with which the Company has an established banking relationship. There can be no assurance, however, that this practice effectively mitigates counterparty risk. The contracts are limited to less than one year in duration. See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for information on the fair value of open, unsettled forward foreign-exchange contracts as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	891	$	—	$	891
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,969		—		1,969
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Total	$	—	$	2,860	$	—	$	2,860

Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,505			—		1,505
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(14		)	—		(14		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—			—		—
Total	$	—	$	1,491		$	—	$	1,491

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	1		$	—	$	1
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		(55		)	—		(55		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	(54	)	$	—	$	(54	)

Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		—		—		—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company had no significant measurements of financial assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Goodwill – The table below presents goodwill resulting from certain business combinations as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The change in goodwill is a result of foreign exchange translation losses.

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,321	$	36,364	$	(43	)

The Company reviews goodwill at the entity level for impairment. The Company first reviews qualitative factors for each reporting unit, in determining if an annual goodwill test is required. If the Company's review of qualitative factors indicates a requirement for a test of goodwill impairment, the Company then will assess whether the carrying amount of a reporting unit is greater than zero and exceeds its fair value established during the Company's prior test of goodwill impairment ("established fair value"). If the carrying amount of a reporting unit at the entity level is greater than zero and its established fair value exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired. If either the carrying amount of the reporting unit is not greater than zero or if the carrying amount of the entity exceeds its established fair value, the Company performs a second test to determine whether goodwill has been impaired and to calculate the amount of that impairment.

Revenue Recognition – The Company recognizes merchandise sales revenue when title passes to the customer. Membership income represents annual membership fees paid by the Company’s warehouse club members, which are recognized ratably over the 12-month term of the membership.  Membership refunds are prorated over the remaining term of the membership; accordingly, no refund reserve is required to be established for the periods presented.  The Company recognizes and presents revenue-producing transactions on a net of value added/sales tax basis.  

The Company began offering Platinum memberships in Costa Rica during fiscal year 2013, which provides members with a 2% rebate on most items, up to an annual maximum of $500.00. Platinum members can apply this rebate to future purchases at the warehouse club at the end of the annual membership period.  The Company records this 2% rebate as a reduction of revenue at the time of the sales transaction. Accordingly, the Company has reduced warehouse sales and has accrued a liability within other accrued expenses. The rebate expires within six months of the membership renewal date. However, the Company has determined that in the absence of relevant historical experience, the Company is not able to make a reasonable estimate of rebate redemptions and accordingly has assumed a 100% redemption rate. The Company periodically reviews expired unused rebates outstanding, and the expired unused rebates are recognized as Revenues: Other income on the consolidated statements of income.

The Company recognizes gift certificate sales revenue when the certificates are redeemed. The outstanding gift certificates are reflected as other accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. These gift certificates generally have a one-year stated expiration date from the date of issuance. However, the absence of a large volume of transactions for gift certificates impairs the Company's ability to make a reasonable estimate of the redemption levels for gift certificates. Therefore, the Company assumes a 100% redemption rate that is the equivalent of no breakage prior to expiration of the gift certificate. The Company periodically reviews unredeemed outstanding gift certificates, and the gift certificates that have expired are recognized as Revenues: Other income on the consolidated statements of income.

Operating leases, where the Company is the lessor, with lease payments that have fixed and determinable rent increases are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term. The Company also accounts in its straight-line computation for the effect of any "rental holidays." Contingent rental revenue is recognized as the contingent rent becomes due per the individual lease agreements.

Cost of Goods Sold – The Company includes the cost of merchandise, food service and bakery raw materials, and one hour photo supplies in cost of goods sold. The Company also includes in cost of goods sold the external and internal distribution and handling costs for supplying merchandise, raw materials and supplies to the warehouse clubs. External costs include inbound freight, duties, drayage, fees, insurance, and non-recoverable value-added tax related to inventory shrink, spoilage and damage. Internal costs include payroll and related costs, utilities, consumable supplies, repair and maintenance, rent expense, building and equipment depreciation at its distribution facilities and payroll and other direct costs for in-store demonstrations.

Vendor consideration consists primarily of volume rebates, time-limited product promotions, slotting fees, demonstration reimbursements and prompt payment discounts. Volume rebates that are not threshold based are incorporated into the unit cost of merchandise reducing the inventory cost and cost of goods sold. Volume rebates that are threshold based are recorded as a reduction to cost of good sold when the Company achieves established purchase levels that are confirmed by the vendor in writing or upon receipt of funds. On a quarterly basis, the Company calculates the amount of rebates recorded in cost of goods sold that relates to inventory on hand and this amount is reclassified as a reduction to inventory, if significant. Product promotions are generally linked to coupons that provide for reimbursement to the Company from vendor rebates for the product being promoted.  Slotting fees are related to consideration received by the Company from vendors for preferential "end cap" placement of the vendor's products within the warehouse club. Demonstration reimbursements are related to consideration received by the Company from vendors for the in-store promotion of the vendors' products. The Company records the reduction in cost of goods sold on a transactional basis for these programs. Prompt payment discounts are taken in substantially all cases, and therefore, are applied directly to reduce the acquisition cost of the related inventory, with the resulting effect recorded to cost of goods sold when the inventory is sold.

Selling, General and Administrative – Selling, general and administrative costs are comprised primarily of expenses associated with warehouse operations. Warehouse operations include the operating costs of the Company's warehouse clubs, including all payroll and related costs, utilities, consumable supplies, repair and maintenance, rent expense, building and equipment depreciation, and bank and credit card processing fees. Also included in selling, general and administrative expenses are the payroll and related costs for the Company's U.S. and regional purchasing and management centers. 

Pre-Opening Costs – The Company expenses pre-opening costs (the costs of start-up activities, including organization costs and rent) as incurred.

Asset Impairment Costs –  The Company periodically evaluates its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment. Management's judgments are based on market and operational conditions at the time of the evaluation and can include management's best estimate of future business activity. These periodic evaluations could cause management to conclude that impairment factors exist, requiring an adjustment of these assets to their then-current fair value. Future business conditions and/or activity could differ materially from the projections made by management causing the need for additional impairment charges.

Contingencies and Litigation –  The Company accounts for and reports loss contingencies if (a) information available prior to issuance of the consolidated financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset had been impaired or a liability had been incurred at the date of the consolidated financial statements and (b) the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.  

Foreign Currency Translation – The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations are translated to U.S. dollars when the functional currency in the Company’s international subsidiaries is the local currency and not U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and revenue, costs and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The corresponding translation gains and losses are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.  These adjustments will affect net income upon the sale or liquidation of the underlying investment. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective entity (primarily U.S. Dollars) are revalued to the functional currency using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. These foreign exchange transaction gains (losses), including transactions recorded involving these monetary assets and liabilities, are recorded as Other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of income. The following table summarizes the amounts recorded for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013			February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	712	$	(265	)	$	1,023	$	(264	)

Income Taxes – The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carry-forwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized.

The Company and its subsidiaries are required to file federal and state income tax returns in the United States and various other tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. The preparation of these tax returns requires the Company to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. The Company, in consultation with its tax advisors, bases its tax returns on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various federal, state and foreign taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company or one of its subsidiaries files tax returns. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the income tax positions taken by the Company (“uncertain tax positions”) and, therefore, require the Company or one of its subsidiaries to pay additional taxes.

The Company accrues an amount for its estimate of probable additional income tax liability.  In certain cases, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than 50% likelihood of being sustained. This requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the consolidated financial statements as appropriate.  There were no material changes in the Company's uncertain income tax positions for the periods ended February 28, 2014 and 2013. However, during the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company was required to make a payment to the government in one country with respect to an income tax case that it is currently appealing, but continues to believe it will eventually prevail.  The total amount remitted to the government on this case as of this date is $2.7 million.  This amount has been recorded in the balance sheet as Other non-current assets, as the Company considers this a payment on account and expects to get a refund thereof upon eventually prevailing on this case.

The following tables presents a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013		February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.2		0.2		0.3		0.2
Differences in foreign tax rates	(5.3	)	(4.7	)	(4.8	)	(4.6	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	(1.8	)	(2.1	)	(0.2	)	(1.3	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	0.1		1.0		(0.1	)	0.6
Provision for income taxes	28.2	%	29.4	%	30.2	%	29.9	%

The variance in the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended on February 28, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable discrete impact of 0.5% resulting from changes in foreign income tax rates, 0.6% resulting from reversals of income tax liability for uncertain tax positions and 0.8% resulting from a decrease in taxable losses of the Company’s Colombia affiliate, partially offset by the 0.9% unfavorable variance resulting from the establishment during fiscal year 2013 of a deferred tax asset related to estimated 2013 state taxes.

The variance in the effective tax rate for the first six months of the period ended on February 28, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable discrete impact of 0.7% resulting from a decrease in taxable losses of the Company’s Colombia affiliate, partially offset by the 0.5% unfavorable variance resulting from the establishment during fiscal year 2013 of a deferred tax asset related to estimated 2013 state taxes.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASC 405 ASU 2013-04 - Obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments providing guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this update is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in this update also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendment was retrospectively effective for the Company as of September 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2013-02 - Reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amended guidance for the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment requires the Company to provide additional information about reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment was effective as of March 1, 2013.  The Company adopted this guidance on March 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2011-05 - Presentation of comprehensive income.

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance to amend the presentation of comprehensive income to allow an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity.  The amended guidance was effective for annual and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011 and was to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 350 ASU 2010-28 - When to perform step 2 of the Goodwill impairment test.

In December 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance concerning testing for impairment of goodwill where an entity has one or more reporting units whose carrying value is zero or negative.  The amended guidance requires the entity to perform a test to measure the amount, if any, of impairment to goodwill by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.  The Company was required to adopt this amended guidance for fiscal years or interim periods within those years after December 15, 2011.  The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  The adoption of the amended guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures to those financial statements.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Revenue Recognition (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Platinum membership rebate	2.00%
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Maximum Platinum Membership Rebate	$ 500.00

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Leases (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]

Future minimum lease commitments for facilities under these leases with an initial term in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):

Years ended February 28,	Open Locations(1)
2015	$	7,981
2016	8,200
2017	8,289
2018	8,873
2019	8,791
Thereafter	89,882
Total	$	132,016	(2)

⁽¹⁾ Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $687,000 to reflect sub-lease income. Certain obligations under leasing arrangements are collateralized by the underlying asset being leased.

⁽²⁾  On January 30, 2014, the Company entered into a lease agreement for approximately 126,000 usable square feet (11,667 usable square meters) of land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club. The lease term is for 30 years with two options to renew at the Company's discretion for ten years each. The total expected payments under the initial term of this lease are included within the table and makes up part of the total lease commitments. The Company will record the monthly lease expense in pre-opening expenses while the warehouse club is under construction. Upon opening, these expenses will be recognized in warehouse club operations expense.

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Shared-based Payments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based compensation, shares available for grant [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the shares authorized and shares available for future grants:

		Shares available to grant
	Shares authorized for issuance (including shares originally authorized for issuance under the prior plans)	February 28, 2014	August 31, 2013
2013 Plan	838,766	824,092	782,385

Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the components of the stock-based compensation expense (in thousands), which are included in general and administrative expense and warehouse club operations in the consolidated statements of income:

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Options granted to directors	$	7	$	21	$	37	$	54
Restricted stock awards	1,634		1,432		2,783		2,982
Restricted stock units	250		215		501		455
Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,891	$	1,668	$	3,321	$	3,491

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes other information related to stock-based compensation:

	February 28,
	2014		2013
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	$	23,520	$	24,176
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)	6		8
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)	$	1,345	$	829

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]

The Company began issuing restricted stock awards in fiscal year 2006 and restricted stock units in fiscal year 2008. The restricted stock awards and units vest over a five to ten year period and the unvested portion of the award is forfeited if the employee or non-employee director leaves the Company before the vesting period is completed. Restricted stock awards and units activity for the period was as follows:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Grants outstanding at beginning of period	623,424		700,893
Granted	8,316		6,264
Forfeited	(1,732	)	(1,370	)
Vested	(135,371	)	(123,820	)
Grants outstanding at end of period	494,637		581,967

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the weighted average per share grant date fair value for restricted stock awards and units for the period:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	2014		2013
Restricted stock awards and units granted	$	112.37	$	82.87
Restricted stock awards and units vested	$	39.71	$	39.34
Restricted stock awards and units forfeited	$	49.37	$	19.85

Schedule of Share-based compensation, Fair Market Value for Restricted Stock [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested for the period (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested	$	12,749	$	9,589

Schedule of Share-based compensation, Shares repurchased [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes this activity during the period:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Shares repurchased	48,291		41,744
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,548	$	3,235

Schedule of Share-based compensation, reissued treasury shares [Table Text Block]

The Company reissues treasury shares as part of its stock-based compensation programs. The following table summarizes the treasury shares reissued:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014	2013
Reissued treasury shares	—	—

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding: 

	February 28, 2014	August 31, 2013
Stock Options Outstanding	23,000	28,000

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Details) (PANAMA, USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014 sqft
PANAMA
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Square Footage of Leased Real Estate Property	17,976
Square Meters of Leased Real Estate Property	1,670
Operating Leases, Term	15 years
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term	5 years
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 8,800

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Value Added Tax Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Summary of Accounting Policies Value Added Tax Receivable [Abstract]
Value Added Tax Receivable, Current	$ 5,304,000	$ 5,458,000
Value Added Tax Receivable	4,700,000	4,300,000
Value Added Tax Receivable, Noncurrent	$ 16,610,000	$ 12,875,000

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DEBT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings consist of lines of credit which are secured by certain assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and in some cases are guaranteed by the Company as summarized below (in thousands):

			Facilities Used
	Total Amount of Facilities		Short-term Borrowings		Letters of Credit		Facilities Available		Weighted average interest rate
February 28, 2014	$	35,951	$	—	$	51	$	35,900	N/A
August 31, 2013	$	35,863	$	—	$	588	$	35,275	N/A

Each of the facilities expires annually and is normally renewed.

Annual maturities of long-term debt

Annual maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Twelve months ended February 28,	Amount
2015	$	18,887
2016	9,464
2017	24,037
2018	2,823
2019	1,922
Thereafter	3,062
Total	$	60,195

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Derivative [Line Items]

Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives

The following table summarizes agreements for which the Company has recorded cash flow hedge accounting transactions during the six months ended February 28, 2014:

Subsidiary	Date Entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Initial US Notional Amount (in thousands)		Bank US loan Held with	Floating Leg (swap counter-party)	Fixed Rate for PSMT Subsidiary		Settlement Reset Date	Effective Period of swap
Colombia	11-Dec-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	4.79	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on March 5, 2013	December 5, 2012 - December 5, 2014
Colombia	21-Feb-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.6%	6.02	%	February, May, August and November beginning on May 22, 2012	February 21, 2012 - February 21, 2017
Colombia	17-Nov-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Citibank, N.A.	Variable rate 6-month Eurodollar Libor plus 2.4%	5.85	%	May 3, 2012 and semi-annually thereafter	November 3, 2011 - November 3, 2013
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	2,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.30	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on October 29, 2011	July 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	6,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.45	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on October 29, 2011	September 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	5-May-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	6.09	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on July 5, 2011	April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Trinidad	20-Nov-08	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Interest rate swaps	$	8,900,000	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Variable rate 1-year Libor plus 2.75%	7.05	%	Annually on August 26	September 25, 2008 - September 26, 2013

Interest Rate Swap

Derivative [Line Items]

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions

The total notional balance of the Company’s pay-fixed/receive-variable interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps was as follows (in thousands):

Floating Rate Payer (Swap Counterparty)	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
RBTT	$	—	$	4,500
Scotiabank	32,000		40,000
Total	$	32,000	$	44,500

Derivative Swaps [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

For the three and six-month period ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, the Company included the gain or loss on the hedged items (that is, variable-rate borrowings) in the same line item—interest expense—as the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps as follows (in thousands):

Income Statement Classification	Interest expense on borrowings(1)		Cost of swaps (2)		Total
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2014	$	113	$	334	$	447
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2013	$	179	$	463	$	642
Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2014	$	240	$	764	$	1,004
Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2013	$	377	$	860	$	1,237

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value

The following table summarizes the fair value of interest rate swap and cross-currency interest rate swap derivative instruments that qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands, except footnote data):

	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	891	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	1,969		Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	—		Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	2,860		$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(1.9) million and $(1.0) million net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  

⁽²⁾  The Company has recorded a deferred tax liability amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $(940,000) and $(497,000) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

⁽³⁾  The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $0 and $10,000 net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $0 and $4,000 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014.

⁽⁴⁾  Derivatives listed on the above table were designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

Foreign Exchange Contract

Derivative [Line Items]

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

For the three and six-month periods ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, the Company included in its consolidated statements of income the forward derivative (gain) or loss on the non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
Income Statement Classification	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013			February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Other income (expense), net	$	62	$	(160	)	$	185	$	(132	)

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions

The Company has entered into non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts; the open amounts as of February 28, 2014 are summarized below:

Subsidiary	Date entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Notional Amount (in thousands)		Settlement Dates	Effective Periods
Colombia	February 2014	Bank of Nova Scotia	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	8,000	March 2014	February 2014 - March 2014
Colombia	February 2014	Citibank N.A.	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	5,000	March 2014 - April 2014	February 2014 - April 2014

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value

The following table summarizes the fair value of foreign currency forward contracts that do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value			Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other accrued expenses	(55		)	Other accrued expenses	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting		$	(54	)		$	—

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COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

PriceSmart, Inc.’s (“PriceSmart” or the “Company”) business consists primarily of international membership shopping warehouse clubs similar to, but smaller in size than, warehouse clubs in the United States.  As of February 28, 2014, the Company had 32 consolidated warehouse clubs in operation in 12 countries and one U.S. territory (six in Costa Rica, four each in Panama and Trinidad, three each in Colombia, Guatemala and in the Dominican Republic, two each in El Salvador and Honduras and one each in Aruba, Barbados, Jamaica, Nicaragua and the United States Virgin Islands), of which the Company owns 100% of the corresponding legal entities (see Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). During fiscal 2013, the Company opened its second and third clubs in Colombia. These clubs are in south and north Cali and opened in October 2012 and May 2013, respectively. On January 8, 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club that is currently planned to open in November 2014. On January 30, 2014, the Company acquired land in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct new warehouse clubs. These warehouse clubs are currently planned to open before the end of calendar year 2014. Together with the three warehouse clubs currently operating in Colombia (one in Barranquilla and two in Cali), these three new clubs will bring the number of PriceSmart warehouse clubs operating in Colombia to six. In October 2013, the Company opened its sixth membership warehouse club in Costa Rica in La Union, Cartago. Additionally, in February 2013, the Company acquired land in Tegucigalpa, Honduras upon which it anticipates opening its third warehouse club in Honduras in May 2014. The Company continues to explore other potential sites for future warehouse clubs in Central America, the Caribbean and Colombia. The warehouse club sales and membership sign-ups experienced with the opening of the Barranquilla and Cali warehouse clubs have reinforced the Company's belief that Colombia could be a market for additional PriceSmart warehouse clubs in other Colombian cities.

Basis of Presentation - The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q for interim financial reporting pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").  These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013 (the “2013 Form 10-K”).  The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PriceSmart, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.  Inter-company transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation.

In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) revised guidance establishing general accounting standards and disclosure of subsequent events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date and time these financial statements were issued. 

Reclassifications to consolidated statement of income recorded during fiscal year 2014 for fiscal year 2013 - The Company recordedasset disposal activity during fiscal year 2013 under other income (expense), net. This activity consisted mainly of normally scheduled asset replacement and upgrades involved in operating activities. The Company has determined that these costs represent operating expenses. Therefore, the Company has accordingly recorded such asset disposal activity as operating expenses under loss/(gain) on disposal of assets starting in fiscal year 2014. The Company has made reclassifications to the consolidated statement of income for fiscal year 2013 to conform to the presentation in fiscal year 2014. These reclassifications did not impact net income. The following tables summarize the impact of this reclassification (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year 2013
	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Other income (expense), net – as previously reported	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, other income (expense), net reclassified to Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, total operating expenses	57			47			249			536			889
Other income (expense), net – as currently reported	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Composition of beginning balance of other income (expense) – as previously reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	(57	)	$	(47	)	$	(249	)	$	(536	)	$	(889	)
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Composition of ending balance of other income (expense) – as currently reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities Maximum Loss Exposure

The table below summarizes the Company’s interest in these VIEs and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these VIEs as of February 28, 2014 (in thousands):

Entity	% Ownership		Initial Investment		Additional Contributions		Net Loss Inception to Date			Company’s Variable Interest in Entity		Commitment to Future Additional Contributions(1)		Company’s Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity(2)
GolfPark Plaza, S.A.	50	%	$	4,616	$	1,483	$	(77	)	$	6,022	$	1,017	$	7,039
Price Plaza Alajuela, S.A.	50	%	2,193		676		(33		)	2,836		1,346		4,182
Total			$	6,809	$	2,159	$	(110	)	$	8,858	$	2,363	$	11,221

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities Financial Information

The summarized financial information of the unconsolidated affiliates is as follows (in thousands): 

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Current assets	$	2,078	$	606
Noncurrent assets	$	7,502	$	7,432
Current liabilities	$	1,016	$	999
Noncurrent liabilities	$	9	$	8

	Three Months Ended February 28,					Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013			2014		2013
Net income (loss)	$	—	$	(8	)	$	8	$	(16	)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Goodwill	$ 36,321	$ 36,364	$ 36,699
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	$ (43)

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DEBT - Annual Maturities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014
Maturities of long-term debt
2015	$ 18,887
2016	9,464
2017	24,037
2018	2,823
2019	1,922
Thereafter	3,062
Long-term Debt	$ 60,195

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 75,337	$ 121,874
Short-term restricted cash	2,328	5,984
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6 and $0 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	3,614	3,130
Merchandise inventories	236,471	217,413
Deferred tax assets - current	6,219	6,290
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current (includes $891 and $0 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments)	24,654	20,890
Total current assets	348,623	375,581
Long-term restricted cash	26,760	34,775
Property and equipment, net	374,335	338,478
Goodwill	36,321	36,364
Deferred tax assets - long term	12,942	12,871
Other non-current assets (includes $1,969 and $1,505 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments.)	26,477	19,866
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	8,858	8,104
Total Assets	834,316	826,039
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	194,959	199,425
Accrued salaries and benefits	15,048	17,862
Deferred membership income	18,042	16,528
Income taxes payable	8,431	8,059
Other accrued expenses	18,115	20,136
Dividends payable	10,593	0
Long-term debt, current portion	18,887	12,757
Deferred tax liability - current	138	111
Total current liabilities	284,213	274,878
Deferred tax liability - long-term	3,107	2,622
Long-term portion of deferred rent	4,672	4,440
Long-term income taxes payable, net of current portion	1,978	2,184
Long-term debt, net of current portion	41,308	60,263
Other long-term liabilities (includes $0 and $14 for the fair value of derivative instruments and $645 and $589 for the defined benefit plan as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively)	645	603
Total liabilities	335,923	344,990
Equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; 30,943,763 and 30,924,392 shares issued and 30,205,586 and 30,234,506 shares outstanding (net of treasury shares) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	3	3
Preferred stock $.0001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	394,020	390,581
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	9,361	8,016
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(52,914)	(41,475)
Retained earnings	172,418	143,871
Less: treasury stock at cost; 738,177 shares as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	(24,495)	(19,947)
Total equity	498,393	481,049
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 834,316	$ 826,039
Statement [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2014
Document Period End Date			Feb. 28, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 516,462		$ 516,462		$ 471,264
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	(142,127)		(142,127)		(132,786)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	374,335		374,335		338,478
Depreciation and amortization expense	7,139	6,031	13,793	11,715
Total interest capitalized	4,418		4,418		4,475
Interest expense capitalized	194	110	493	281
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	116,996		116,996		100,108
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum			10 years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	234,645		234,645		228,257
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum			3 years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	135,747		135,747		119,242
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 29,074		$ 29,074		$ 23,657
End of Useful Life [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum			25 years
End of Useful Life [Member] | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum			15 years

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 49,710	$ 44,887
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	13,793	11,715
Allowance for doubtful accounts	6	0
Loss on sale of property and equipment	188	104
Deferred income taxes	1,857	2,031
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	(1,345)	(829)
Equity in gains/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	(4)	8
Stock-based compensation	3,321	3,491
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Change in receivables, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued salaries and benefits, deferred membership income and other accruals	(12,839)	(4,853)
Merchandise inventories	(19,058)	(18,411)
Accounts payable	81	22,974
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	35,710	61,117
Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(58,096)	(38,676)
Deposits for land purchase option agreements	(850)	0
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	42	61
Capital contribution to joint ventures	(750)	(550)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities	(59,654)	(39,165)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from bank borrowings	0	3,979
Repayment of bank borrowings	(12,012)	(3,757)
Cash dividend payments	(10,570)	(9,065)
Release of (addition to) restricted cash	8,000	2,000
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation	1,345	829
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(4,548)	(3,235)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	118	47
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(17,667)	(9,202)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,926)	(2,796)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(46,537)	9,954
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	121,874	91,248
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	75,337	101,202
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	1,893	2,357
Income taxes	22,326	18,090
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
Dividends declared but not paid	$ 10,593	$ 9,065

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SEGMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended					3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014 Country	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014 Country	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014 United States Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 United States Operations	Feb. 28, 2014 Latin American Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Latin American Operations	Feb. 28, 2014 Caribbean Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Caribbean Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Caribbean Operations	Feb. 28, 2014 Reconciling Items		Feb. 28, 2013 Reconciling Items	Aug. 31, 2013 Reconciling Items		Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] United States Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Latin American Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Caribbean Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Caribbean Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] United States Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Latin American Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Caribbean Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Caribbean Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] United States Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] Latin American Operations	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] Caribbean Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] Caribbean Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	$ (104)	$ (47)	$ (188)	$ (104)	$ (889)															$ (536)	$ (249)	$ (47)	$ (57)		$ (889)							$ 0	$ 0	$ (71)	$ (637)	$ (33)	$ (252)
Number of countries and territories	13		13
Segment Reporting Information
Revenue from external customers	674,374	607,410	1,279,975	1,142,696		12,485	9,396		863,064	762,515		404,426	370,785				0
Intersegment revenues			0	0		514,694	444,339		0	0		2,619	2,378		(517,313)	[1]	(446,717)
Depreciation and amortization	7,139	6,031	13,793	11,715		1,155	1,010		8,155	6,285		4,483	4,420
Operating income	39,375	36,404	71,734	66,115		21,582	17,464		37,585	36,229		12,567	12,422											66,219	127,935	17,464	34,132	36,300	70,383	12,455	23,420							66,115	127,046	17,464	34,132	36,229	69,746	12,422	23,168
Net income	28,278	24,882	49,710	44,887		14,245	12,466		25,954	23,804		9,511	8,617
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			58,096	38,676		3,139	2,108		49,294	32,338		5,663	4,230
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	472,751	411,765	472,751	411,765	437,587	13,087	18,874	19,114	344,348	277,978	304,731	115,316	114,913	113,742	0	[1]	0	0	[1]
Goodwill	36,321	36,699	36,321	36,699	36,364	0	0	0	31,530	31,717	31,474	4,791	4,982	4,890	0	[1]	0	0	[1]
Identifiable assets	$ 834,316	$ 792,725	$ 834,316	$ 792,725	$ 826,039	$ 57,377	$ 75,982	$ 103,844	$ 558,426	$ 499,828	$ 518,313	$ 218,513	$ 216,915	$ 203,882	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	$ 0	[1]

[1] (1) The reconciling items reflect the amount eliminated on consolidation of intersegment transactions.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Reclassifications and Prior Period Adjusments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Reclass [Member]	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Reclass [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Reclass [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Scenario, Reclass [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Reclass [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]	Nov. 30, 2012 Scenario, Actual [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	$ 712	$ (265)	$ 1,023	$ (264)		$ (439)	$ (1,034)	$ (312)	$ (58)	$ (1,843)						$ 97	$ (785)	$ (265)	$ (1)	$ (954)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(104)	(47)	(188)	(104)	(889)	(536)	(249)	(47)	(57)	(889)	536	249	47	57	889
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax						$ 97	$ (785)	$ (265)	$ (1)	$ (954)						$ 97	$ (785)	$ (265)	$ (1)	$ (954)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Accounting Policies [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of February 28, 2014 is listed below:

Real Estate Development Joint Ventures	Countries	Ownership		Basis of Presentation
GolfPark Plaza, S.A.	Panama	50.0	%	Equity(1)
Price Plaza Alajuela PPA, S.A.	Costa Rica	50.0	%	Equity(1)

⁽¹⁾ Joint venture interests are recorded as investment in unconsolidated affiliates on the consolidated balance sheets.

Value Added Receivable [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the VAT receivables reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	5,304	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,610	$	12,875

Translation of foreign currencies gains or losses [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the amounts recorded for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013			February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	712	$	(265	)	$	1,023	$	(264	)

Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the restricted cash reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Short-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,200	$	1,200
Restricted cash in Honduras for purchase of property	200		3,148
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		1,599
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	78		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,328	$	5,984
Long-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,720	$	1,720
Restricted cash for Colombia bank loans	24,000		32,000
Other long-term restricted cash (1)	1,040		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,760	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,088	$	40,759

⁽¹⁾ Other short-term and long-term restricted cash consists mainly of cash deposits held within banking institutions in compliance with federal regulatory requirements in Costa Rica and Panama.

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following tables presents a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013		February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.2		0.2		0.3		0.2
Differences in foreign tax rates	(5.3	)	(4.7	)	(4.8	)	(4.6	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	(1.8	)	(2.1	)	(0.2	)	(1.3	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	0.1		1.0		(0.1	)	0.6
Provision for income taxes	28.2	%	29.4	%	30.2	%	29.9	%

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping

The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	60,195	$	60,710	$	73,020	$	72,576

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The table below presents goodwill resulting from certain business combinations as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The change in goodwill is a result of foreign exchange translation losses.

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,321	$	36,364	$	(43	)

Derivative Swaps [Member]

Accounting Policies [Line Items]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	891	$	—	$	891
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,969		—		1,969
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Total	$	—	$	2,860	$	—	$	2,860

Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,505			—		1,505
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(14		)	—		(14		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—			—		—
Total	$	—	$	1,491		$	—	$	1,491

Forward Contracts [Member]

Accounting Policies [Line Items]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	1		$	—	$	1
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		(55		)	—		(55		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	(54	)	$	—	$	(54	)

Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		—		—		—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Restricted Cash (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014		Aug. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	$ 2,328		$ 5,984
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	26,760		34,775
Shorttemcertificateofdeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	2,328		5,984
Longtermcertificatesofdeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	26,760		34,775
longtermstatutorydeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Deposits with Governmental Agencies	1,040	[1]	1,055	[1]
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	29,088		40,759
Banco del Pais [Member] | Land [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value	200		3,148
Banco del Pais [Member] | Longtermcertificatesofdeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value	1,720		1,720
Banco del Pais [Member] | Loans [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value	1,200		1,200
Bank Of Colombia [Member] | Land [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value	850		1,599
Federalregulatoryrequirements [Member] | Shorttemstatutorydeposit [Member] [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Deposits with Governmental Agencies	78	[1]	37	[1]
Citibank and Scotiabank [Member] | Longtermcertificatesofdeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value	$ 24,000		$ 32,000

[1] (1) Other short-term and long-term restricted cash consists mainly of cash deposits held within banking institutions in compliance with federal regulatory requirements in Costa Rica and Panama.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per share for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended February 28,						Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	28,278		$	24,882		$	49,710		$	44,887
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(504		)	(540		)	(932		)	(964		)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	27,774		$	24,342		$	48,778		$	43,923
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,724			29,626			29,707			29,609
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	12			10			12			11
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,736			29,636			29,719			29,620
Basic net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48
Diluted net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014		Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 28, 2014		Feb. 28, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus					2014
Document Period End Date					Feb. 28, 2014
Net income	$ 28,278		$ 24,882		$ 49,710		$ 44,887
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(13,661)	[1]	(1,614)	[1]	(12,372)	[1]	(3,010)	[1]
Net gain (loss) arising during period	8		2		11		3
Total defined pension plans	8		2		11		3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	1,065	[2]	(410)	[2]	922	[2]	(615)	[2]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(12,588)		(2,022)		(11,439)		(3,622)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 15,690		$ 22,860		$ 38,271		$ 41,265

[1] (1) Translation adjustments arising in translating the financial statements of a foreign entity have no effect on the income taxes of that foreign entity. They may, however, affect: (a) the amount, measured in the parent entity's reporting currency, of withholding taxes assessed on dividends paid to the parent entity and (b) the amount of taxes assessed on the parent entity by the government of its country. The Company has determined that the reinvestment of earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite because of the long-term nature of the Company's foreign investment plans. Therefore, deferred taxes are not provided for on translation adjustments related to unremitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

[2] (2) See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 6,000	$ 0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, fair value of derivative instruments	891,000	0
Other non-current assets, fair value of derivative instruments	1,969,000	1,505,000
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Other long-term liabilities, fair value of derivative instruments	0	14,000
defined benefit plan (other long-term liabilities)	$ 645,000	$ 589,000
Equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	45,000,000	45,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	30,943,763	30,924,392
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	30,205,586	30,234,506
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	738,177	689,886

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]

UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

The Company determines whether any of the joint ventures in which it has made investments is a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) at the start of each new venture and if a reconsideration event has occurred.  At this time, the Company also considers whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement in a VIE.  A reporting entity must consolidate a VIE if that reporting entity has a variable interest (or combination of variable interests) that will absorb a majority of the VIE's expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE's expected residual returns, or both. A reporting entity must consider the rights and obligations conveyed by its variable interests and the relationship of its variable interests with variable interests held by other parties to determine whether its variable interests will absorb a majority of a VIE's expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE's expected residual returns, or both.  The reporting entity that consolidates a VIE is called the primary beneficiary of that VIE.  

In 2008, the Company entered into real estate joint ventures to jointly own and operate separate commercial retail centers adjacent to warehouse clubs in Panama (Golf Park Plaza, S.A.) and Costa Rica (Plaza Alajuela, S.A.). Due to the initial nature of the joint ventures and the continued commitments for additional financing, the Company determined these joint ventures are VIEs.  Since all rights and obligations are equally absorbed by both parties within each joint venture, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and, therefore, has accounted for these entities under the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company's investments in unconsolidated affiliates are initially recorded as an investment in the stock of an investee at cost and are adjusted for the carrying amount of the investment to recognize the investor's share of the earnings or losses of the investee after the date of the initial investment.

On December 12, 2013, the Company entered into a lease agreement for approximately 17,976 square feet (1,670 square meters) of land with Golf Park Plaza, S.A. upon which the Company plans to construct its central offices in Panama. The lease term is for 15 years with three options to renew for five years each at the Company's discretion. The monthly lease expense is approximately $8,800.

The table below summarizes the Company’s interest in these VIEs and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these VIEs as of February 28, 2014 (in thousands):

Entity	% Ownership		Initial Investment		Additional Contributions		Net Loss Inception to Date			Company’s Variable Interest in Entity		Commitment to Future Additional Contributions(1)		Company’s Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity(2)
GolfPark Plaza, S.A.	50	%	$	4,616	$	1,483	$	(77	)	$	6,022	$	1,017	$	7,039
Price Plaza Alajuela, S.A.	50	%	2,193		676		(33		)	2,836		1,346		4,182
Total			$	6,809	$	2,159	$	(110	)	$	8,858	$	2,363	$	11,221

⁽¹⁾  The parties intend to seek alternate financing for the project, which could reduce the amount of contributions each party would be required to provide.  The parties may mutually agree on changes to the project, which could increase or decrease the amount of contributions each party is required to provide.

⁽²⁾  The maximum exposure is determined by adding the Company’s variable interest in the entity and any explicit or implicit arrangements that could require the Company to provide additional financial support.

The summarized financial information of the unconsolidated affiliates is as follows (in thousands): 

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Current assets	$	2,078	$	606
Noncurrent assets	$	7,502	$	7,432
Current liabilities	$	1,016	$	999
Noncurrent liabilities	$	9	$	8

	Three Months Ended February 28,					Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013			2014		2013
Net income (loss)	$	—	$	(8	)	$	8	$	(16	)

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Document - Entity Information Document - Entity Information (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Entity [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	PRICESMART INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001041803
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float	$ 2,135,822,367
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		30,205,589
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014

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SEGMENTS

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENTS

SEGMENTS

The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the operation of membership shopping warehouse clubs in 13 countries/territories that are located in Latin America and the Caribbean.  In addition, the Company operates distribution centers and corporate offices in the United States.  The Company’s reportable segments are based on management’s organization of these locations into operating segments by general geographic location, which are used by management in setting up management lines of responsibility, providing support services, and making operational decisions and assessments of financial performance.  The Company’s operating segments are the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.  Segment amounts are presented after converting to U.S. dollars and consolidating eliminations.  Certain revenues and operating costs included in the United States segment have not been allocated, as it is impractical to do so.  

The Company has made reclassifications to the consolidated statements of income recorded during fiscal year 2014 (see Note 1 - Company Overview and Basis of Presentation). These reclassifications have been made to prior fiscal year amounts to conform to the presentation in the current fiscal year. The following table summarizes the impact of these reclassifications to the amounts reported for each segment (in thousands):

Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	17,464	$	36,300		$	12,455		$	66,219
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(71		)	(33		)	(104		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	17,464	$	36,229		$	12,422		$	66,115

Twelve Month Period Ended August 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	34,132	$	70,383		$	23,420		$	127,935
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(637		)	(252		)	(889		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	34,132	$	69,746		$	23,168		$	127,046

The following table summarizes by segment certain revenues, operating costs and balance sheet items (in thousands):  

	United States Operations		Latin American Operations		Caribbean Operations		Reconciling Items(1)			Total
Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2014
Revenue from external customers	$	12,485	$	863,064	$	404,426	$	—		$	1,279,975
Intersegment revenues	514,694		—		2,619		(517,313		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,155		8,155		4,483		—			13,793
Operating income	21,582		37,585		12,567		—			71,734
Net income	14,245		25,954		9,511		—			49,710
Capital expenditures, net	3,139		49,294		5,663		—			58,096
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	13,087		344,348		115,316		—			472,751
Goodwill	—		31,530		4,791		—			36,321
Total assets	57,377		558,426		218,513		—			834,316
Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2013
Revenue from external customers	$	9,396	$	762,515	$	370,785	$	—		$	1,142,696
Intersegment revenues	444,339		—		2,378		(446,717		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,010		6,285		4,420		—			11,715
Operating income	17,464		36,229		12,422		—			66,115
Net income	12,466		23,804		8,617		—			44,887
Capital expenditures, net	2,108		32,338		4,230		—			38,676
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	18,874		277,978		114,913		—			411,765
Goodwill	—		31,717		4,982		—			36,699
Total assets	75,982		499,828		216,915		—			792,725
As of August 31, 2013
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	$	19,114	$	304,731	$	113,742	$	—		$	437,587
Goodwill	—		31,474		4,890		—			36,364
Total assets	103,844		518,313		203,882		—			826,039

⁽¹⁾  The reconciling items reflect the amount eliminated on consolidation of intersegment transactions.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Revenues:
Net warehouse club sales	$ 657,167	$ 591,855	$ 1,246,861	$ 1,115,454
Export sales	6,764	6,323	12,485	9,396
Membership income	9,481	8,326	18,749	15,999
Other income	962	906	1,880	1,847
Total revenues	674,374	607,410	1,279,975	1,142,696
Cost of goods sold:
Net warehouse club	561,652	504,725	1,065,939	949,669
Export	6,423	5,986	11,864	8,821
Selling, general and administrative:
Warehouse club operations	53,203	48,213	104,975	94,055
General and administrative	13,277	11,888	24,461	23,046
Pre-opening expenses	340	147	814	886
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	104	47	188	104
Total operating expenses	634,999	571,006	1,208,241	1,076,581
Operating income	39,375	36,404	71,734	66,115
Other income (expense):
Interest income	193	446	374	740
Interest expense	(886)	(1,306)	(1,924)	(2,524)
Other income (expense), net	712	(265)	1,023	(264)
Total other expense	19	(1,125)	(527)	(2,048)
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and loss of unconsolidated affiliates	39,394	35,279	71,207	64,067
Provision for income taxes	(11,116)	(10,393)	(21,501)	(19,172)
Income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	0	(4)	4	(8)
Net income	$ 28,278	$ 24,882	$ 49,710	$ 44,887
Net income per share available for distribution:
Basic net income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.93	$ 0.82	$ 1.64	$ 1.48
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.93	$ 0.82	$ 1.64	$ 1.48
Diluted net income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.93	$ 0.82	$ 1.64	$ 1.48
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.93	$ 0.82	$ 1.64	$ 1.48
Shares used in per share computations:
Basic (in shares)	29,724	29,626	29,707	29,609
Diluted (in shares)	29,736	29,636	29,719	29,620
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.00	$ 0.70	$ 0.60
Statement [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2014

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Dividends

The following table summarizes the dividends declared and paid during fiscal year 2014 and 2013.

First Payment

Second Payment

Declared

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

Record Date

Date Paid

Date Payable

Amount

1/23/14

$

0.70

2/14/14

2/28/14

N/A

$

0.35

8/15/14

N/A

8/29/14

$

0.35

11/27/12

$

0.60

12/10/12

12/21/12

N/A

$

0.30

8/15/13

8/30/13

N/A

$

0.30

The Company anticipates the ongoing payment of semi-annual dividends in subsequent periods, although the actual declaration of future dividends, the amount of such dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates is subject to final determination by the Board of Directors at its discretion after its review of the Company’s financial performance and anticipated capital requirements. 

Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following tables disclose the tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014									2013
	Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount			Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	(13,661	)	$	—		$	(13,661	)	$	(1,614	)	$	—		$	(1,614	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	7			1			8			2			—			2
Total defined pension plans	7			1			8			2			—			2
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	1,545			(480		)	1,065			(400		)	(10		)	(410		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(12,109	)	$	(479	)	$	(12,588	)	$	(2,012	)	$	(10	)	$	(2,022	)

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014									2013
	Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount			Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	(12,372	)	$	—		$	(12,372	)	$	(3,010	)	$	—		$	(3,010	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	12			(1		)	11			1			2			3
Total defined pension plans	12			(1		)	11			1			2			3
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	1,369			(447		)	922			(584		)	(31		)	(615		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(10,991	)	$	(448	)	$	(11,439	)	$	(3,593	)	$	(29	)	$	(3,622	)

⁽¹⁾ Translation adjustments arising in translating the financial statements of a foreign entity have no effect on the income taxes of that foreign entity. They may, however, affect: (a) the amount, measured in the parent entity's reporting currency, of withholding taxes assessed on dividends paid to the parent entity and (b) the amount of taxes assessed on the parent entity by the government of its country. The Company has determined that the reinvestment of earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite because of the long-term nature of the Company's foreign investment plans. Therefore, deferred taxes are not provided for on translation adjustments related to unremitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

⁽²⁾ See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

The following tables disclose the changes in the balances of each component of other comprehensive loss included as a separate component of equity within the balance sheet and for each component of other comprehensive income, the current period reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended February 28, 2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)			Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2013	$	(42,321	)	$	(152	)	$	998		$	(41,475	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(12,372		)	—			—			(12,372		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			11			922		(1)	933
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(12,372		)	11			922			(11,439		)
Ending Balance February 28, 2014	$	(54,693	)	$	(141	)	$	1,920		$	(52,914	)

	Six Months Ended February 28, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)				Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2012	$	(31,962	)	$	(74	)	$	(1,146	)		$	(33,182	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(3,010		)	—			—				(3,010		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			3			(615		)	(1)	(612		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(3,010		)	3			(615		)		(3,622		)
Ending Balance February 28, 2013	$	(34,972	)	$	(71	)	$	(1,761	)		$	(36,804	)

	Twelve Months Ended August 31, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)				Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2012	$	(31,962	)	$	(74	)	$	(1,146	)		$	(33,182	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(10,359		)	—			—				(10,359		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(78		)	2,144			(1)	2,066
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(10,359		)	(78		)	2,144				(8,293		)
Ending balance, August 31, 2013	$	(42,321	)	$	(152	)	$	998			$	(41,475	)

⁽¹⁾ See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

The following tables disclose the effects on net income of amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
	February 28, 2014				February 28, 2013				August 31, 2013
	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented
Amortization of Defined benefit pension plan
Prior service costs	$	—		(1)	$	—		(1)	$	260		(1)
Actuarial gains (losses)	12			(1)	1			(1)	(365		)	(1)
Total before tax	12				1				(105		)
Tax (expense) benefit	(1		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	2			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	27			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes
Net of tax	$	11		(1)	$	3		(1)	$	(78	)	(1)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	$	464		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	—		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	1,505		Balance sheet-other non-current assets
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	891			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets
Interest rate cash flow hedges	14			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	124			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	203			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	—			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	(708		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	983			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Total before tax	1,369				(584		)		2,691
Tax expense	(4		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(31		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(50		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets
Tax expense	(443		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	—			Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(497		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities
Net of tax	$	922		Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	(615	)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	2,144		Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities

⁽¹⁾ These amounts are included as part of salaries reported within the statement of income; warehouse club operations.

Retained Earnings Not Available for Distribution

The following table summarizes retained earnings designated as legal reserves of various subsidiaries which cannot be distributed as dividends to PriceSmart, Inc. according to applicable statutory regulations (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Retained earnings not available for distribution	$	4,472	$	4,171

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company presents basic and diluted net income per share using the two-class method.   The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that treats a participating security as having rights to earnings that otherwise would have been available to common stockholders and that determines basic net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings that would have been available to common stockholders.   A participating security is defined as a security that may participate in undistributed earnings with common stock.  The Company’s capital structure includes securities that participate with common stock on a one-for-one basis for distribution of dividends.  These are the restricted stock awards authorized within the 2002 and 2013 Equity Participation Plans/Equity Incentive Awards Plan of the Company and restricted stock units authorized within the 2001, 2002 and 2013 Equity Participation Plans/Equity Incentive Awards Plan.  In addition, the Company determines the diluted net income per share by using the more dilutive of the two class-method or the treasury stock method and by including the basic weighted average of outstanding stock options in the calculation of diluted net income per share under the two class-method and including all potential common shares assumed issued in the calculation of diluted net income per share under the treasury stock method.

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per share for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended February 28,						Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	28,278		$	24,882		$	49,710		$	44,887
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(504		)	(540		)	(932		)	(964		)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	27,774		$	24,342		$	48,778		$	43,923
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,724			29,626			29,707			29,609
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	12			10			12			11
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,736			29,636			29,719			29,620
Basic net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48
Diluted net income per share	$	0.93		$	0.82		$	1.64		$	1.48

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property Plan and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Depreciation and amortization expense (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation and amortization expense	$	7,139	$	6,031	$	13,793	$	11,715

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	116,996		$	100,108
Building and improvements	234,645			228,257
Fixtures and equipment	135,747			119,242
Construction in progress	29,074			23,657
Total property and equipment, historical cost	516,462			471,264
Less: accumulated depreciation	(142,127		)	(132,786		)
Property and equipment, net	$	374,335		$	338,478

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Interest capitalized	$	194	$	110	$	493	$	281

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	As of February 28, 2014		As of August 31, 2013
Total interest capitalized	$	4,418	$	4,475

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date of February 28, 2014 through the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements and have determined that, except as set forth below, there are no subsequent events that require disclosure.

Forward foreign exchange contracts entered into after February 28, 2014

The Company's Colombia subsidiary has entered into forward exchange contracts for approximately $5.0 million with settlement dates during March - April 2014.

The Company's Subsidiaries have entered into the following loan agreements

On March 31, 2014, the Company's Panama subsidiary entered into a loan agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia. The agreement establishes a credit facility of $34.0 million at a variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus 3.5% for a five year term, monthly principal and interest payments, and a $17.0 million principal payment due at maturity. The facility provides a five year renewal option upon approval of the Bank of Nova Scotia. The loan is secured by assets of the Company's Panama subsidiary. The purpose of the loan is to repay borrowings due to MetroBank, S.A. of $4.0 million and to fund the Company's warehouse club expansion plans. During April 2014, the Company drew down$24.0 million of the $34.0 million facility and repaid the borrowings due to MetroBank, S.A. of $4.0 million.

On March 7, 2014 the Company's Honduras subsidiary entered into a loan agreement with Banco de America Central Honduras, S.A. The agreement establishes a credit facility for 286.0 million Lempiras, approximately USD $13.8 million. The loan has a variable interest rate of 12.75%, which will be reviewed semiannually. The interest rate may not be less than 12.5%. The loan is for 10 years with a 24-month grace period on principal payments, paying interest quarterly only. Thereafter, interest and principal payments are due quarterly. This loan is secured by assets of the Company's Honduras subsidiary. On March 10, 2014, the Company drew down the full amount of the LPS 286.0 million loan.

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DEBT

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

DEBT

Short-term borrowings consist of lines of credit which are secured by certain assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and in some cases are guaranteed by the Company as summarized below (in thousands):

			Facilities Used
	Total Amount of Facilities		Short-term Borrowings		Letters of Credit		Facilities Available		Weighted average interest rate
February 28, 2014	$	35,951	$	—	$	51	$	35,900	N/A
August 31, 2013	$	35,863	$	—	$	588	$	35,275	N/A

Each of the facilities expires annually and is normally renewed.

Annual maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Twelve months ended February 28,	Amount
2015	$	18,887
2016	9,464
2017	24,037
2018	2,823
2019	1,922
Thereafter	3,062
Total	$	60,195

On November 3, 2013, the Company paid down $8.0 million of the loan agreement entered into by the Company's Colombia subsidiary on November 1, 2010, with Citibank, N.A. in New York. The original agreement established a loan facility for $16.0 million to be disbursed in two tranches of $8.0 million each, but the Company never drew down the second tranche.  The interest rate was set at the six-month LIBOR rate plus 2.4%.  The loan term was for five years with interest only payments and a balloon payment at maturity.  The loan facility was renewable for an additional five-year period at the option of the Company's Colombia subsidiary, but if the Company did not draw on the facility or paid off the loan, the facility would terminate. Accordingly, since the Company has paid down this loan, this loan facility has terminated.  This loan was secured by a time deposit pledged by the Company equal to the amount outstanding on the loan.   The secured time deposit of $8.0 million pledged by the Company was released on November 3, 2013.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 11, 2012	Feb. 21, 2012	Nov. 17, 2011	May 05, 2011	Nov. 20, 2008
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,900,000
Facilities Used	24,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	34,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description	P30D
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period	5 years
Line of Credit Facility Final Principal Payment	17,000,000
renewal option on line of credit	5 years
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	3.50%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum	12.50%
Loan payment grace period	24 months
Colombia Subsidiary | Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	5,000,000
Honduras, Lempiras
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Facilities Used	286,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	286,000,000
United States of America, Dollars
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	13,800,000
Bank of Nova Scotia [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	34,000,000
MetroBank, S.A. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Facilities Used	$ 4,000,000
HONDURAS
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period	10 years
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	12.75%

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The three types of equity awards offered by the Company are stock options (“options”), restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”).  Compensation related to options is accounted for by applying the valuation technique based on the Black-Scholes model. Compensation related to RSAs and RSUs is based on the fair market value at the time of grant with the application of an estimated forfeiture rate.  The Company recognizes the compensation cost related to these awards over the requisite service period as determined by the grant, amortized ratably or on a straight line basis over the life of the grant.  The Company utilizes “modified grant-date accounting” for true-ups due to actual forfeitures at the vesting dates.  The Company records the tax savings resulting from tax deductions in excess of expense for stock-based compensation as additional paid-in capital and the tax deficiency resulting from stock-based compensation in excess of the related tax deduction as a reduction in paid-in capital, based on the Tax Law Ordering method.  In addition, the Company reflects the tax savings (deficiency) resulting from the taxation of stock-based compensation as a financing cash flow in its consolidated statement of cash flows, rather than as operating cash flows.

RSAs have the same cash dividend and voting rights as other common stock and are considered to be currently issued and outstanding shares of common stock.  RSUs are not issued nor outstanding until vested and do not have the same dividend and voting rights as common stock.  However, all outstanding RSUs have accompanying dividend equivalents, requiring payment to the employees and directors with unvested RSUs of amounts equal to the dividend they would have received had the shares of common stock underlying the RSUs been actually issued and outstanding.  Payments of dividend equivalents to employees are recorded as compensation expense.

The Company adopted the 2013 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the "2013 Plan") for the benefit of its eligible employees, consultants and non-employee directors on January 22, 2013. The 2013 Plan provides for awards covering up to (1) 600,000 shares of common stock plus (2) the number of shares that remained available for issuance as of January 22, 2013 under three equity participation plans previously maintained by the Company. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2013 Plan increases during the term of the plan by the number of shares relating to awards outstanding under the 2013 Plan or any of the prior plans that expire, or are forfeited, terminated, canceled or repurchased, or are settled in cash in lieu of shares. However, in no event will more than an aggregate of 1,531,818 shares of the Company’s common stock be issued under the 2013 Plan. The following table summarizes the shares authorized and shares available for future grants:

		Shares available to grant
	Shares authorized for issuance (including shares originally authorized for issuance under the prior plans)	February 28, 2014	August 31, 2013
2013 Plan	838,766	824,092	782,385

The following table summarizes the components of the stock-based compensation expense (in thousands), which are included in general and administrative expense and warehouse club operations in the consolidated statements of income:

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Options granted to directors	$	7	$	21	$	37	$	54
Restricted stock awards	1,634		1,432		2,783		2,982
Restricted stock units	250		215		501		455
Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,891	$	1,668	$	3,321	$	3,491

The following table summarizes other information related to stock-based compensation:

	February 28,
	2014		2013
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	$	23,520	$	24,176
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)	6		8
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)	$	1,345	$	829

The Company began issuing restricted stock awards in fiscal year 2006 and restricted stock units in fiscal year 2008. The restricted stock awards and units vest over a five to ten year period and the unvested portion of the award is forfeited if the employee or non-employee director leaves the Company before the vesting period is completed. Restricted stock awards and units activity for the period was as follows:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Grants outstanding at beginning of period	623,424		700,893
Granted	8,316		6,264
Forfeited	(1,732	)	(1,370	)
Vested	(135,371	)	(123,820	)
Grants outstanding at end of period	494,637		581,967

The following table summarizes the weighted average per share grant date fair value for restricted stock awards and units for the period:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	2014		2013
Restricted stock awards and units granted	$	112.37	$	82.87
Restricted stock awards and units vested	$	39.71	$	39.34
Restricted stock awards and units forfeited	$	49.37	$	19.85

The following table summarizes the total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested for the period (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested	$	12,749	$	9,589

At the vesting dates of restricted stock awards, the Company repurchases shares at the prior day's closing price per share, with the funds used to pay the employees' minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. The Company expects to continue this practice going forward. The following table summarizes this activity during the period:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013
Shares repurchased	48,291		41,744
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,548	$	3,235

The Company reissues treasury shares as part of its stock-based compensation programs. The following table summarizes the treasury shares reissued:

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014	2013
Reissued treasury shares	—	—

The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding: 

	February 28, 2014	August 31, 2013
Stock Options Outstanding	23,000	28,000

Due to the substantial shift from the use of stock options to restricted stock awards and units, the Company believes stock option activity is no longer significant and that any further disclosure on options is not necessary.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which, in the opinion of management, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company evaluates such matters on a case by case basis, and vigorously contests any such legal proceedings or claims which the Company believes are without merit.

The Company is required to file federal and state tax returns in the United States and various other tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. The preparation of these tax returns requires the Company to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. The Company, in consultation with its tax advisors, bases its tax returns on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company files its returns. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the interpretations the Company used to calculate its tax liability and therefore require the Company to pay additional taxes.

The Company accrues an amount for its estimate of probable additional income tax liability.  In certain cases, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than 50% likelihood of being sustained.

In evaluating the exposure associated with various non-income tax filing positions, the Company accrues for probable and estimable exposures for non-income tax related tax contingencies.  As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company had recorded within other accrued expenses a total of $2.9 million for various non-income tax related tax contingencies. 

While the Company believes the recorded liabilities are adequate, there are inherent limitations in projecting the outcome of litigation, in estimating probable additional income tax liability taking into account uncertain tax positions and in evaluating the probable additional tax associated with various non-income tax filing positions.  As such, the Company is unable to make a reasonable estimate of the sensitivity to change of estimates affecting its recorded liabilities.  As additional information becomes available, the Company assesses the potential liability and revises its estimates as appropriate.

The Company is committed under non-cancelable operating leases for the rental of facilities and land. Future minimum lease commitments for facilities under these leases with an initial term in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):

Years ended February 28,	Open Locations(1)
2015	$	7,981
2016	8,200
2017	8,289
2018	8,873
2019	8,791
Thereafter	89,882
Total	$	132,016	(2)

⁽¹⁾ Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $687,000 to reflect sub-lease income. Certain obligations under leasing arrangements are collateralized by the underlying asset being leased.

⁽²⁾  On January 30, 2014, the Company entered into a lease agreement for approximately 126,000 usable square feet (11,667 usable square meters) of land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club. The lease term is for 30 years with two options to renew at the Company's discretion for ten years each. The total expected payments under the initial term of this lease are included within the table and makes up part of the total lease commitments. The Company will record the monthly lease expense in pre-opening expenses while the warehouse club is under construction. Upon opening, these expenses will be recognized in warehouse club operations expense.

The Company is also committed to non-cancelable construction services obligations for various warehouse club developments and expansions. As of February 28, 2014 the Company has approximately $25.6 million in contractual obligations for construction services not yet rendered.

See Note 10 - Unconsolidated Affiliates for a description of additional capital contributions that may be required in connection with joint ventures to develop commercial centers adjacent to PriceSmart warehouse clubs in Panama and Costa Rica.

The Company contracts for distribution center services in Mexico.  The contract for this distribution center's services was renewed on December 31, 2011 for an additional three years, with the applicable fees and rates to be reviewed at the beginning of each calendar year. Future minimum service commitments related to this contract for the following twelve months is approximately $104,000.

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. One risk managed by the Company using derivative instruments is interest rate risk.  To manage interest rate exposure, the Company enters into hedge transactions (interest rate swaps) using derivative financial instruments.  The objective of entering into interest rate swaps is to eliminate the variability of cash flows in the LIBOR interest payments associated with variable-rate loans over the life of the loans.  As changes in interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedges provide a synthetic offset to interest rate movements.

In addition, the Company is exposed to foreign currency and interest rate cash flow exposure related to a non-functional currency long-term debt of one of its wholly owned subsidiaries. To manage this foreign currency and interest rate cash flow exposure, the Company’s subsidiary entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap that converts its foreign currency denominated floating interest payments to functional currency fixed interest payments during the life of the hedging instrument.  As changes in foreign exchange and interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedge is intended to offset changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate and foreign exchange movements.

These derivative instruments (cash flow hedging instruments) are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, with the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction is determined to be ineffective.  There were no such amounts recorded for ineffectiveness for the periods reported herein related to the interest rate or cross-currency interest rate swaps of long-term debt.

The Company is exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations in the normal course of business, particularly in the case of U.S. dollar denominated liabilities within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar.  The Company manages these fluctuations, in part, through the use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts that are intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  These contracts are intended primarily to economically address exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. Currently, these contracts do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. The Company seeks to mitigate foreign-currency exchange-rate risk with the use of these contracts and does not intend to engage in speculative transactions. These contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.

Cash Flow Hedges

The Company formally documents the hedging relationships for its derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. As of February 28, 2014, all of the Company’s cross-currency interest rate swap derivative financial instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges.  The cross-currency interest rate swap agreements convert the Company's subsidiary's foreign currency United States dollar denominated floating interest payments on long-term debt to the functional currency fixed interest payments during the life of the hedging instrument.  As changes in foreign exchange and interest rates impact the future cash flow of interest payments, the hedge is intended to offset changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate and foreign currency exchange movements.  Various subsidiaries entered into interest rate swap agreements that fix the interest rate over the life of the underlying loans. These derivative financial instruments were also designated and qualified as cash flow hedges.

The following table summarizes agreements for which the Company has recorded cash flow hedge accounting transactions during the six months ended February 28, 2014:

Subsidiary	Date Entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Initial US Notional Amount (in thousands)		Bank US loan Held with	Floating Leg (swap counter-party)	Fixed Rate for PSMT Subsidiary		Settlement Reset Date	Effective Period of swap
Colombia	11-Dec-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	4.79	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on March 5, 2013	December 5, 2012 - December 5, 2014
Colombia	21-Feb-12	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.6%	6.02	%	February, May, August and November beginning on May 22, 2012	February 21, 2012 - February 21, 2017
Colombia	17-Nov-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Citibank, N.A.	Variable rate 6-month Eurodollar Libor plus 2.4%	5.85	%	May 3, 2012 and semi-annually thereafter	November 3, 2011 - November 3, 2013
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	2,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.30	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on October 29, 2011	July 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	21-Oct-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	6,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	5.45	%	March, June, September and December, beginning on October 29, 2011	September 29, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Colombia	5-May-11	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Cross currency interest rate swap	$	8,000,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 3-month Libor plus 0.7%	6.09	%	January, April, July and October, beginning on July 5, 2011	April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016
Trinidad	20-Nov-08	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Interest rate swaps	$	8,900,000	Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago	Variable rate 1-year Libor plus 2.75%	7.05	%	Annually on August 26	September 25, 2008 - September 26, 2013

For the three and six-month period ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, the Company included the gain or loss on the hedged items (that is, variable-rate borrowings) in the same line item—interest expense—as the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps as follows (in thousands):

Income Statement Classification	Interest expense on borrowings(1)		Cost of swaps (2)		Total
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2014	$	113	$	334	$	447
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2013	$	179	$	463	$	642
Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2014	$	240	$	764	$	1,004
Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2013	$	377	$	860	$	1,237

⁽¹⁾ This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the underlying hedged transactions.

⁽²⁾ This amount is representative of the interest expense recognized on the cross-currency interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

The total notional balance of the Company’s pay-fixed/receive-variable interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps was as follows (in thousands):

Floating Rate Payer (Swap Counterparty)	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
RBTT	$	—	$	4,500
Scotiabank	32,000		40,000
Total	$	32,000	$	44,500

The following table summarizes the fair value of interest rate swap and cross-currency interest rate swap derivative instruments that qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands, except footnote data):

	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	891	Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	1,969		Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	—		Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	2,860		$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(1.9) million and $(1.0) million net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  

⁽²⁾  The Company has recorded a deferred tax liability amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $(940,000) and $(497,000) as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

⁽³⁾  The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $0 and $10,000 net of tax as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $0 and $4,000 as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014.

⁽⁴⁾  Derivatives listed on the above table were designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

Fair Value Instruments

The Company has entered into non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts.  These contracts are treated for accounting purposes as fair value contracts and do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting.  The use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts is intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  These contracts are intended primarily to economically hedge exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. The Company has entered into non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts; the open amounts as of February 28, 2014 are summarized below:

Subsidiary	Date entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Notional Amount (in thousands)		Settlement Dates	Effective Periods
Colombia	February 2014	Bank of Nova Scotia	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	8,000	March 2014	February 2014 - March 2014
Colombia	February 2014	Citibank N.A.	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	5,000	March 2014 - April 2014	February 2014 - April 2014

For the three and six-month periods ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, the Company included in its consolidated statements of income the forward derivative (gain) or loss on the non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
Income Statement Classification	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013			February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Other income (expense), net	$	62	$	(160	)	$	185	$	(132	)

The following table summarizes the fair value of foreign currency forward contracts that do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value			Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other accrued expenses	(55		)	Other accrued expenses	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting		$	(54	)		$	—

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COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014 Club
Company Overview [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Number of stores	32
Foreign Countries
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of countries	12
Costa Rica
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	6
Panama
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	4
Trinidad
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	4
Guatemala
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	3
Dominican Republic
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	3
El Salvador
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	2
Honduras
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	2
Colombia
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	3
Aruba
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	1
Barbados
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	1
Jamaica
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	1
Nicaragua
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	1
Domestic Territories
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of countries	1
United States Virgin Islands
Company Overview [Line Items]
Number of stores	1

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current	$ 2,900,000
Contractual Obligation	25,600,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals	687,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	7,981,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	8,200,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	8,289,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	8,873,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	8,791,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	89,882,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	132,016,000	[1],[2]
Distribution Center Services in Mexico [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Time Period	P3Y
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$ 104,000
COLOMBIA
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Square Footage of Leased Real Estate Property	126,000
Square Meters of Leased Real Estate Property	11,667
Operating Leases, Term	30 years
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term	10 years

[1] (1)Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $687,000 to reflect sub-lease income. Certain obligations under leasing arrangements are collateralized by the underlying asset being leased.

[2] (2) On January 30, 2014, the Company entered into a lease agreement for approximately 126,000 usable square feet (11,667 usable square meters) of land in the city of Bogota, Colombia, upon which the Company plans to construct a new warehouse club. The lease term is for 30 years with two options to renew at the Company's discretion for ten years each. The total expected payments under the initial term of this lease are included within the table and makes up part of the total lease commitments. The Company will record the monthly lease expense in pre-opening expenses while the warehouse club is under construction. Upon opening, these expenses will be recognized in warehouse club operations expense.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments

Reclassifications to consolidated statement of income recorded during fiscal year 2014 for fiscal year 2013 - The Company recordedasset disposal activity during fiscal year 2013 under other income (expense), net. This activity consisted mainly of normally scheduled asset replacement and upgrades involved in operating activities. The Company has determined that these costs represent operating expenses. Therefore, the Company has accordingly recorded such asset disposal activity as operating expenses under loss/(gain) on disposal of assets starting in fiscal year 2014. The Company has made reclassifications to the consolidated statement of income for fiscal year 2013 to conform to the presentation in fiscal year 2014. These reclassifications did not impact net income. The following tables summarize the impact of this reclassification (in thousands):

	Fiscal Year 2013
	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Other income (expense), net – as previously reported	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, other income (expense), net reclassified to Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, total operating expenses	57			47			249			536			889
Other income (expense), net – as currently reported	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

	Three Months Ended
	November 30, 2012			February 28, 2013			May 31, 2013			August 31, 2013			Total Fiscal Year 2013
Composition of beginning balance of other income (expense) – as previously reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	(57	)	$	(47	)	$	(249	)	$	(536	)	$	(889	)
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(58	)	$	(312	)	$	(1,034	)	$	(439	)	$	(1,843	)
Composition of ending balance of other income (expense) – as currently reported:
Gain/(loss) on sale	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Currency gain/(loss)	(1		)	(265		)	(785		)	97			(954		)
Total	$	(1	)	$	(265	)	$	(785	)	$	97		$	(954	)

The following table summarizes the impact of these reclassifications to the amounts reported for each segment (in thousands):

Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	17,464	$	36,300		$	12,455		$	66,219
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(71		)	(33		)	(104		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	17,464	$	36,229		$	12,422		$	66,115

Twelve Month Period Ended August 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	34,132	$	70,383		$	23,420		$	127,935
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(637		)	(252		)	(889		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	34,132	$	69,746		$	23,168		$	127,046

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Other Comprehensive Income or Loss (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following tables disclose the changes in the balances of each component of other comprehensive loss included as a separate component of equity within the balance sheet and for each component of other comprehensive income, the current period reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended February 28, 2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)			Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2013	$	(42,321	)	$	(152	)	$	998		$	(41,475	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(12,372		)	—			—			(12,372		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			11			922		(1)	933
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(12,372		)	11			922			(11,439		)
Ending Balance February 28, 2014	$	(54,693	)	$	(141	)	$	1,920		$	(52,914	)

	Six Months Ended February 28, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)				Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2012	$	(31,962	)	$	(74	)	$	(1,146	)		$	(33,182	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(3,010		)	—			—				(3,010		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			3			(615		)	(1)	(612		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(3,010		)	3			(615		)		(3,622		)
Ending Balance February 28, 2013	$	(34,972	)	$	(71	)	$	(1,761	)		$	(36,804	)

	Twelve Months Ended August 31, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Defined benefit pension plans			Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1)				Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance, September 1, 2012	$	(31,962	)	$	(74	)	$	(1,146	)		$	(33,182	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(10,359		)	—			—				(10,359		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(78		)	2,144			(1)	2,066
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(10,359		)	(78		)	2,144				(8,293		)
Ending balance, August 31, 2013	$	(42,321	)	$	(152	)	$	998			$	(41,475	)

⁽¹⁾ See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following tables disclose the tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,
	2014									2013
	Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount			Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	(13,661	)	$	—		$	(13,661	)	$	(1,614	)	$	—		$	(1,614	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	7			1			8			2			—			2
Total defined pension plans	7			1			8			2			—			2
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	1,545			(480		)	1,065			(400		)	(10		)	(410		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(12,109	)	$	(479	)	$	(12,588	)	$	(2,012	)	$	(10	)	$	(2,022	)

	Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014									2013
	Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount			Before-Tax Amount			Tax (expense) or benefit			Net-of-Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	(12,372	)	$	—		$	(12,372	)	$	(3,010	)	$	—		$	(3,010	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	12			(1		)	11			1			2			3
Total defined pension plans	12			(1		)	11			1			2			3
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	1,369			(447		)	922			(584		)	(31		)	(615		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(10,991	)	$	(448	)	$	(11,439	)	$	(3,593	)	$	(29	)	$	(3,622	)

⁽¹⁾ Translation adjustments arising in translating the financial statements of a foreign entity have no effect on the income taxes of that foreign entity. They may, however, affect: (a) the amount, measured in the parent entity's reporting currency, of withholding taxes assessed on dividends paid to the parent entity and (b) the amount of taxes assessed on the parent entity by the government of its country. The Company has determined that the reinvestment of earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite because of the long-term nature of the Company's foreign investment plans. Therefore, deferred taxes are not provided for on translation adjustments related to unremitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

⁽²⁾ See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following tables disclose the effects on net income of amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
	February 28, 2014				February 28, 2013				August 31, 2013
	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Financial statement line item where effect is presented
Amortization of Defined benefit pension plan
Prior service costs	$	—		(1)	$	—		(1)	$	260		(1)
Actuarial gains (losses)	12			(1)	1			(1)	(365		)	(1)
Total before tax	12				1				(105		)
Tax (expense) benefit	(1		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	2			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	27			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes
Net of tax	$	11		(1)	$	3		(1)	$	(78	)	(1)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	$	464		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	—		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	1,505		Balance sheet-other non-current assets
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	891			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets
Interest rate cash flow hedges	14			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	124			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	203			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	—			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	(708		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	983			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Total before tax	1,369				(584		)		2,691
Tax expense	(4		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(31		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(50		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets
Tax expense	(443		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	—			Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(497		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities
Net of tax	$	922		Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	(615	)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	2,144		Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities

⁽¹⁾ These amounts are included as part of salaries reported within the statement of income; warehouse club operations.

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Dividends (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jan. 23, 2014	Nov. 27, 2012	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid				$ 0.30	$ 0.30
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.70	$ 0.60	$ 0.70		$ 0.00	$ 0.70	$ 0.60
first of two dividend payments [Member]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid			$ 0.35
Second of 2 dividend payments [Member]
common stock dividends, per share, payable			$ 0.35

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Foreign Currency Translation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Document Period End Date			Feb. 28, 2014
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	$ 712	$ (265)	$ 1,023	$ (264)
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)			$ 1,023	$ 0

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Tax benefit from stock-based compensation [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated deficit) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Balance at Aug. 31, 2012	$ 418,914	$ 3	$ 384,154	$ 6,680	$ (33,182)	$ 77,739	$ (16,480)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2012		30,856,000					645,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired							42,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	(3,235)						(3,235)
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)	0
Issuance of restricted stock award (in shares)		12,000
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards (in shares)		(1,000)
Stock-based compensation	4,320		3,491	829
Payments of Dividends	(9,065)					(9,065)
Dividends payable to stockholders	(9,065)					(9,065)
Net income	44,887					44,887
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(3,622)				(3,622)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period		3,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	47		47
Balance at Feb. 28, 2013	443,181	3	387,692	7,509	(36,804)	104,496	(19,715)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2013		30,870,000					687,000
Balance at Aug. 31, 2012					(33,182)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)					(8,293)
Balance at Aug. 31, 2013	481,049	3	390,581	8,016	(41,475)	143,871	(19,947)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2013		30,924,000					690,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired							48,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	(4,548)						(4,548)
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)	0
Issuance of restricted stock award (in shares)		16,000
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards (in shares)		(1,000)
Stock-based compensation	4,666		3,321	1,345
Payments of Dividends	(10,570)					(10,570)
Dividends payable to stockholders	(10,593)					(10,593)
Net income	49,710					49,710
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(11,439)				(11,439)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period		5,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	118		118
Balance at Feb. 28, 2014	$ 498,393	$ 3	$ 394,020	$ 9,361	$ (52,914)	$ 172,418	$ (24,495)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2014		30,944,000					738,000

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment are stated at historical cost. The historical cost of acquiring an asset includes the costs incurred to bring it to the condition and location necessary for its intended use. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The useful life of fixtures and equipment ranges from three to 15 years and that of certain components of building improvements and buildings from 10 to 25 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the life of the improvement or the expected term of the lease. In some locations, leasehold improvements are amortized over a period longer than the initial lease term where management believes it is reasonably assured that the renewal option in the underlying lease will be exercised as an economic penalty may be incurred if the option is not exercised. The sale or purchase of property and equipment is recognized upon legal transfer of property. For property and equipment sales, if any long-term notes are carried by the Company as part of the sales terms, the sale is reflected at the net present value of current and future cash streams.

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	116,996		$	100,108
Building and improvements	234,645			228,257
Fixtures and equipment	135,747			119,242
Construction in progress	29,074			23,657
Total property and equipment, historical cost	516,462			471,264
Less: accumulated depreciation	(142,127		)	(132,786		)
Property and equipment, net	$	374,335		$	338,478

Depreciation and amortization expense (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation and amortization expense	$	7,139	$	6,031	$	13,793	$	11,715

The Company capitalizes interest on expenditures for qualifying assets over a period that covers the duration of the activities required to get the asset ready for its intended use, provided that expenditures for the asset have been made and interest cost is being incurred. Interest capitalization continues as long as those activities and the incurrence of interest cost continues. The amount capitalized in an accounting period is determined by applying the capitalization rate (average interest rate) to the average amount of accumulated expenditures for the qualifying asset during the period. The capitalization rates are based on the interest rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period.

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	As of February 28, 2014		As of August 31, 2013
Total interest capitalized	$	4,418	$	4,475

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Interest capitalized	$	194	$	110	$	493	$	281

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES - Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Document Period End Date			Feb. 28, 2014
Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current assets	$ 2,078		$ 2,078		$ 606
Noncurrent assets	7,502		7,502		7,432
Current liabilities	1,016		1,016		999
Noncurrent liabilities	9		9		8
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss	$ 0	$ (8)	$ 8	$ (16)

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Retained Earnings (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Retained earnings not available for distribution [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes retained earnings designated as legal reserves of various subsidiaries which cannot be distributed as dividends to PriceSmart, Inc. according to applicable statutory regulations (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Retained earnings not available for distribution	$	4,472	$	4,171

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Balance Sheet Location, Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014 Carrying Amount	Aug. 31, 2013 Carrying Amount	Feb. 28, 2014 Fair Value	Aug. 31, 2013 Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014
Long-term debt, including current portion		$ 60,195	$ 73,020	$ 60,710	$ 72,576

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidations

Principles of Consolidation – The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries and the Company's investment in, and the Company's share of the income (loss) of, joint ventures recorded under the equity method.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, and reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. As of February 28, 2014, all of the Company's subsidiaries were wholly owned. Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of February 28, 2014 is listed below:

Real Estate Development Joint Ventures	Countries	Ownership		Basis of Presentation
GolfPark Plaza, S.A.	Panama	50.0	%	Equity(1)
Price Plaza Alajuela PPA, S.A.	Costa Rica	50.0	%	Equity(1)

⁽¹⁾ Joint venture interests are recorded as investment in unconsolidated affiliates on the consolidated balance sheets.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities –  The Company reviews and determines at the start of each arrangement, or subsequently if a reconsideration event occurs, whether any of its investments in joint ventures are a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) and whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement in a VIE. The Company has determined that the joint ventures for GolfPark Plaza (Panama) and Price Plaza Alajuela (Costa Rica) are VIEs.  The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and, therefore, has accounted for these entities under the equity method.  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased and proceeds due from credit and debit card transactions, which are generally settled within a few days of the underlying transaction.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash –   The changes in restricted cash are disclosed within the consolidated statement of cash flows based on the nature of the restriction. The following table summarizes the restricted cash reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Short-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,200	$	1,200
Restricted cash in Honduras for purchase of property	200		3,148
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		1,599
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	78		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,328	$	5,984
Long-term restricted cash:
Restricted cash for Honduras loan	$	1,720	$	1,720
Restricted cash for Colombia bank loans	24,000		32,000
Other long-term restricted cash (1)	1,040		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,760	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,088	$	40,759

⁽¹⁾ Other short-term and long-term restricted cash consists mainly of cash deposits held within banking institutions in compliance with federal regulatory requirements in Costa Rica and Panama.

Value Added Tax Receivable

Value Added Tax Receivable - The Company pays Value Added Tax (“VAT”) or similar taxes (“input VAT”) within the normal course of its business in most of the countries it operates in on merchandise and/or services it acquires. The Company also collects VAT or similar taxes on behalf of the government (“output taxes”) for merchandise and/or services it sells. If the output VAT exceeds the input VAT, then the difference is remitted to the government, usually on a monthly basis. If the input VAT exceeds the output VAT, this creates a VAT receivable. The Company either requests a refund of this VAT receivable or applies the balance to expected future VAT payables. In some countries where the Company operates, the governments have implemented additional collection procedures, such as requiring credit card processors to remit a portion of sales processed via credit card directly to the government. These procedures alter the natural offset of input and output VAT and generally leaves the Company with a net VAT receivable, forcing the Company to process significant refund claims on a recurring basis. These refund processes can take anywhere from several months to several years to complete.

In most countries where the Company operates, the VAT refund process is defined and structured with regular refunds or offsets. However, in one country the government has alleged that there is no defined process in the law to allow them to refund this VAT receivable. The Company together with its tax and legal advisers is currently appealing this interpretation in court and based on recent favorable jurisprudence on this matter, expects to prevail. Additionally, the government has recently begun an audit to verify the amount of this receivable as a required precursor to any refund. Therefore, the Company has not placed any type of allowance on the recoverability of this VAT receivable. The balance of the VAT receivable in this country was $4.7 million and $4.3 million as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

The Company's policy for classification and presentation of VAT receivables is as follows:

•Short-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other current assets: This classification is used for any countries where the Company's subsidiary has generally demonstrated the ability to recover the VAT receivable within one year. The Company also classifies as short-term any approved refunds or credit notes to the extent that the Company expects to receive the refund or use the credit notes within one year.

•Long-term VAT receivables, recorded as Other non-current assets: This classification is used for amounts not approved for refund or credit in countries where the Company's subsidiary has not demonstrated the ability to obtain refunds within one year and/or for amounts which are subject to outstanding disputes. An allowance is provided against VAT balances in dispute when the Company does not expect to eventually prevail in its recovery. The following table summarizes the VAT receivables reported by the Company (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	5,304	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,610	$	12,875

Lease, Policy

Lease Accounting – Certain of the Company's operating leases where the Company is the lessee (see Revenue Recognition Policy for lessor accounting) provide for minimum annual payments that increase over the expected life of the lease. The aggregate minimum annual payments are expensed on the straight-line basis beginning when the Company takes possession of the property and extending over the expected term of the related lease including renewal options when the exercise of the option is reasonably assured as an economic penalty may be incurred if the option is not exercised. The amount by which straight-line rent exceeds actual lease payment requirements in the early years of the leases is accrued as deferred rent and reduced in later years when the actual cash payment requirements exceed the straight-line expense. The Company also accounts in its straight-line computation for the effect of any “rental holidays” and lessor-paid tenant improvements. In addition to the minimum annual payments, in certain locations, the Company pays additional contingent rent based on a contractually stipulated percentage of sales.

Inventory, Policy

Merchandise Inventories - Merchandise inventories, which include merchandise for resale, are valued at the lower of cost (average cost) or market. The Company provides for estimated inventory losses and obsolescence between physical inventory counts on the basis of a percentage of sales. The provision is adjusted periodically to reflect the trend of actual physical inventory count results, with physical inventories occurring primarily in the second and fourth fiscal quarters. In addition, the Company may be required to take markdowns below the carrying cost of certain inventory to expedite the sale of such merchandise.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements – The Company measures the fair value for all financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring or nonrecurring basis.  The fair value of an asset is the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated, knowledgeable and willing parties able to engage in the transaction. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor in a transaction between such parties, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor.

The Company has established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring and revaluing fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The Company was not required to revalue any assets or liabilities utilizing Level 1 or Level 3 inputs at the balance sheet dates.  The Company's Level 2 assets and liabilities revalued at the balance sheet dates, on a recurring basis, primarily included cash flow hedges (interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps) and forward foreign exchange contracts.  In addition, the Company utilizes Level 2 inputs in determining the fair value of long-term debt.  The Company has elected not to revalue long-term debt because this debt will be settled at the carrying value and not at the fair market value.  The Company did not make any significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value tiers during the periods reported on herein.

Nonfinancial assets and liabilities are revalued and recognized at fair value subsequent to initial recognition when there is evidence of impairment.   For the periods reported, no impairment of such nonfinancial assets was recorded.

The disclosure of fair value of certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at cost is as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Short-term restricted cash: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Long-term restricted cash: Long-term restricted cash primarily consists of auto renewable 3-12 month certificates of deposit, which are held as collateral on our long-term debt. The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of the underlying certificates of deposit.

Accounts receivable:  The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these accounts.

Short-term debt: The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Long-term debt: The fair value of debt is generally measured using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments.  These inputs are not quoted prices in active markets but they are either directly or indirectly observable; therefore, they are classified as Level 2 inputs. The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

	February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	60,195	$	60,710	$	73,020	$	72,576

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities -  The Company uses derivative financial instruments for hedging and non-trading purposes to manage its exposure to changes in interest and currency exchange rates.  In using derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging the Company’s exposure to interest and currency exchange rate risks, the contractual terms of a hedged instrument closely mirror those of the hedged item, providing a high degree of risk reduction and correlation. Contracts that are effective at meeting the risk reduction and correlation criteria (effective hedge) are recorded using hedge accounting.   If a derivative financial instrument is an effective hedge, changes in the fair value of the instrument will be offset in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item completes its contractual term.  If any portion of the hedge is deemed ineffective, the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liabilities will be immediately recognized in earnings during the period.   Instruments that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, or contracts for which the Company has not elected hedge accounting, are valued at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings during the period of the change.  Valuation techniques utilized in the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities presented on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets were not changed from previous practice during the reporting period. 

Cash Flow Instruments. The Company is a party to receive floating interest rate, pay fixed-rate interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk of certain U.S. denominated debt within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S dollar. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of interest expense risk.  These instruments are considered effective hedges and are recorded using hedge accounting.   The Company is also a party to receive variable interest rate, pay fixed interest rate cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate and currency exposure associated with the expected payments of principal and interest of U.S. denominated debt within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S dollar. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of the currency risk related to payments on the U.S. denominated debt.  These instruments are also considered to be effective hedges and are recorded using hedge accounting.  Under cash flow hedging, the effective portion of the fair value of the derivative, calculated as the net present value of the future cash flows, is deferred on the consolidated balance sheets in accumulated other comprehensive loss. If any portion of an interest rate swap is determined to be an ineffective hedge, the gains or losses from changes in fair value would be recorded directly in the consolidated statements of income. For cash flow hedges that were previously considered effective and are now considered ineffective hedges, amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive gain or loss are released to earnings in the same period that the hedged transaction has been determined to be ineffective and impacts consolidated earnings. See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for information on the fair value of interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

Fair Value Instruments. The Company is exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations in the normal course of business. The Company is also exposed to foreign-currency exchange-rate fluctuations on U.S. dollar denominated liabilities within its international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar.  The Company manages these fluctuations, in part, through the use of non-deliverable forward foreign-exchange contracts that are intended to offset changes in cash flow attributable to currency exchange movements.  The contracts are intended primarily to economically address exposure to U.S. dollar merchandise inventory expenditures made by the Company’s international subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar. Currently, these contracts are treated for accounting purposes as fair value instruments and do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. As a result, these contracts are valued at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings during the period of the change. The Company seeks to mitigate foreign-currency exchange-rate risk with the use of these contracts and does not intend to engage in speculative transactions. These contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.

The Company seeks to manage counterparty risk associated with these contracts by limiting transactions to counterparties with which the Company has an established banking relationship. There can be no assurance, however, that this practice effectively mitigates counterparty risk. The contracts are limited to less than one year in duration. See Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for information on the fair value of open, unsettled forward foreign-exchange contracts as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	891	$	—	$	891
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,969		—		1,969
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—		—		—
Total	$	—	$	2,860	$	—	$	2,860

Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		1,505			—		1,505
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(14		)	—		(14		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		—			—		—
Total	$	—	$	1,491		$	—	$	1,491

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2014	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	1		$	—	$	1
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		(55		)	—		(55		)
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	(54	)	$	—	$	(54	)

Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2013	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Foreign currency forward contracts)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other accrued expenses (Foreign currency forward contracts)	—		—		—		—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

As of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company had no significant measurements of financial assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Goodwill

Goodwill – The table below presents goodwill resulting from certain business combinations as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The change in goodwill is a result of foreign exchange translation losses.

	February 28, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,321	$	36,364	$	(43	)

The Company reviews goodwill at the entity level for impairment. The Company first reviews qualitative factors for each reporting unit, in determining if an annual goodwill test is required. If the Company's review of qualitative factors indicates a requirement for a test of goodwill impairment, the Company then will assess whether the carrying amount of a reporting unit is greater than zero and exceeds its fair value established during the Company's prior test of goodwill impairment ("established fair value"). If the carrying amount of a reporting unit at the entity level is greater than zero and its established fair value exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired. If either the carrying amount of the reporting unit is not greater than zero or if the carrying amount of the entity exceeds its established fair value, the Company performs a second test to determine whether goodwill has been impaired and to calculate the amount of that impairment.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition – The Company recognizes merchandise sales revenue when title passes to the customer. Membership income represents annual membership fees paid by the Company’s warehouse club members, which are recognized ratably over the 12-month term of the membership.  Membership refunds are prorated over the remaining term of the membership; accordingly, no refund reserve is required to be established for the periods presented.  The Company recognizes and presents revenue-producing transactions on a net of value added/sales tax basis.  

The Company began offering Platinum memberships in Costa Rica during fiscal year 2013, which provides members with a 2% rebate on most items, up to an annual maximum of $500.00. Platinum members can apply this rebate to future purchases at the warehouse club at the end of the annual membership period.  The Company records this 2% rebate as a reduction of revenue at the time of the sales transaction. Accordingly, the Company has reduced warehouse sales and has accrued a liability within other accrued expenses. The rebate expires within six months of the membership renewal date. However, the Company has determined that in the absence of relevant historical experience, the Company is not able to make a reasonable estimate of rebate redemptions and accordingly has assumed a 100% redemption rate. The Company periodically reviews expired unused rebates outstanding, and the expired unused rebates are recognized as Revenues: Other income on the consolidated statements of income.

The Company recognizes gift certificate sales revenue when the certificates are redeemed. The outstanding gift certificates are reflected as other accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. These gift certificates generally have a one-year stated expiration date from the date of issuance. However, the absence of a large volume of transactions for gift certificates impairs the Company's ability to make a reasonable estimate of the redemption levels for gift certificates. Therefore, the Company assumes a 100% redemption rate that is the equivalent of no breakage prior to expiration of the gift certificate. The Company periodically reviews unredeemed outstanding gift certificates, and the gift certificates that have expired are recognized as Revenues: Other income on the consolidated statements of income.

Operating leases, where the Company is the lessor, with lease payments that have fixed and determinable rent increases are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term. The Company also accounts in its straight-line computation for the effect of any "rental holidays." Contingent rental revenue is recognized as the contingent rent becomes due per the individual lease agreements.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold – The Company includes the cost of merchandise, food service and bakery raw materials, and one hour photo supplies in cost of goods sold. The Company also includes in cost of goods sold the external and internal distribution and handling costs for supplying merchandise, raw materials and supplies to the warehouse clubs. External costs include inbound freight, duties, drayage, fees, insurance, and non-recoverable value-added tax related to inventory shrink, spoilage and damage. Internal costs include payroll and related costs, utilities, consumable supplies, repair and maintenance, rent expense, building and equipment depreciation at its distribution facilities and payroll and other direct costs for in-store demonstrations.

Vendor consideration consists primarily of volume rebates, time-limited product promotions, slotting fees, demonstration reimbursements and prompt payment discounts. Volume rebates that are not threshold based are incorporated into the unit cost of merchandise reducing the inventory cost and cost of goods sold. Volume rebates that are threshold based are recorded as a reduction to cost of good sold when the Company achieves established purchase levels that are confirmed by the vendor in writing or upon receipt of funds. On a quarterly basis, the Company calculates the amount of rebates recorded in cost of goods sold that relates to inventory on hand and this amount is reclassified as a reduction to inventory, if significant. Product promotions are generally linked to coupons that provide for reimbursement to the Company from vendor rebates for the product being promoted.  Slotting fees are related to consideration received by the Company from vendors for preferential "end cap" placement of the vendor's products within the warehouse club. Demonstration reimbursements are related to consideration received by the Company from vendors for the in-store promotion of the vendors' products. The Company records the reduction in cost of goods sold on a transactional basis for these programs. Prompt payment discounts are taken in substantially all cases, and therefore, are applied directly to reduce the acquisition cost of the related inventory, with the resulting effect recorded to cost of goods sold when the inventory is sold.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, General and Administrative – Selling, general and administrative costs are comprised primarily of expenses associated with warehouse operations. Warehouse operations include the operating costs of the Company's warehouse clubs, including all payroll and related costs, utilities, consumable supplies, repair and maintenance, rent expense, building and equipment depreciation, and bank and credit card processing fees. Also included in selling, general and administrative expenses are the payroll and related costs for the Company's U.S. and regional purchasing and management centers. 

Pre-Opening Costs

Pre-Opening Costs – The Company expenses pre-opening costs (the costs of start-up activities, including organization costs and rent) as incurred.

Asset Impairment Costs

Asset Impairment Costs –  The Company periodically evaluates its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment. Management's judgments are based on market and operational conditions at the time of the evaluation and can include management's best estimate of future business activity. These periodic evaluations could cause management to conclude that impairment factors exist, requiring an adjustment of these assets to their then-current fair value. Future business conditions and/or activity could differ materially from the projections made by management causing the need for additional impairment charges.

Contingencies and Litigation

Contingencies and Litigation –  The Company accounts for and reports loss contingencies if (a) information available prior to issuance of the consolidated financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset had been impaired or a liability had been incurred at the date of the consolidated financial statements and (b) the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. 

Foreign Currency Transaction

Foreign Currency Translation – The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations are translated to U.S. dollars when the functional currency in the Company’s international subsidiaries is the local currency and not U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and revenue, costs and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The corresponding translation gains and losses are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.  These adjustments will affect net income upon the sale or liquidation of the underlying investment. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective entity (primarily U.S. Dollars) are revalued to the functional currency using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. These foreign exchange transaction gains (losses), including transactions recorded involving these monetary assets and liabilities, are recorded as Other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of income. The following table summarizes the amounts recorded for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013			February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	712	$	(265	)	$	1,023	$	(264	)

Income Taxes

Income Taxes – The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carry-forwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized.

The Company and its subsidiaries are required to file federal and state income tax returns in the United States and various other tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. The preparation of these tax returns requires the Company to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. The Company, in consultation with its tax advisors, bases its tax returns on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various federal, state and foreign taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company or one of its subsidiaries files tax returns. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the income tax positions taken by the Company (“uncertain tax positions”) and, therefore, require the Company or one of its subsidiaries to pay additional taxes.

The Company accrues an amount for its estimate of probable additional income tax liability.  In certain cases, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant tax authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than 50% likelihood of being sustained. This requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the consolidated financial statements as appropriate.  There were no material changes in the Company's uncertain income tax positions for the periods ended February 28, 2014 and 2013. However, during the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company was required to make a payment to the government in one country with respect to an income tax case that it is currently appealing, but continues to believe it will eventually prevail.  The total amount remitted to the government on this case as of this date is $2.7 million.  This amount has been recorded in the balance sheet as Other non-current assets, as the Company considers this a payment on account and expects to get a refund thereof upon eventually prevailing on this case.

The following tables presents a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013		February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.2		0.2		0.3		0.2
Differences in foreign tax rates	(5.3	)	(4.7	)	(4.8	)	(4.6	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	(1.8	)	(2.1	)	(0.2	)	(1.3	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	0.1		1.0		(0.1	)	0.6
Provision for income taxes	28.2	%	29.4	%	30.2	%	29.9	%

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASC 405 ASU 2013-04 - Obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments providing guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this update is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in this update also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendment was retrospectively effective for the Company as of September 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2013-02 - Reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

In February 2013, the FASB issued amended guidance for the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment requires the Company to provide additional information about reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendment was effective as of March 1, 2013.  The Company adopted this guidance on March 1, 2013. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 220 ASU 2011-05 - Presentation of comprehensive income.

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance to amend the presentation of comprehensive income to allow an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity.  The amended guidance was effective for annual and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011 and was to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC 350 ASU 2010-28 - When to perform step 2 of the Goodwill impairment test.

In December 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance concerning testing for impairment of goodwill where an entity has one or more reporting units whose carrying value is zero or negative.  The amended guidance requires the entity to perform a test to measure the amount, if any, of impairment to goodwill by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.  The Company was required to adopt this amended guidance for fiscal years or interim periods within those years after December 15, 2011.  The Company adopted this guidance on September 1, 2012.  The adoption of the amended guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures to those financial statements.