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 May 31, 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 had30,209,596shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding atJune 30, 2014.

PRICESMART, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

		Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	1
	CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MAY 31, 2014 (UNAUDITED) AND AUGUST 31, 2013	2
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013 - UNAUDITED	3
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013 - UNAUDITED	4
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013 - UNAUDITED	5
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 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	62
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	67
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	68
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	68
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	68
ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	69
ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	69
ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	69
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	70

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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 May 31, 2014 and the consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013, the unaudited consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months endedMay 31, 2014 and 2013, the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended ended May 31, 2014 and 2013, the unaudited consolidated statements of equity for the nine months ended May 31, 2014 and 2013, and the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended May 31, 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)

	May 31, 2014			August 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	123,759		$	121,874
Short-term restricted cash	2,356			5,984
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 and $0 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	4,507			3,130
Merchandise inventories	230,693			217,413
Deferred tax assets – current	6,075			6,290
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (includes $378 and $0 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments)	23,756			20,890
Total current assets	391,146			375,581
Long-term restricted cash	26,923			34,775
Property and equipment, net	396,749			338,478
Goodwill	36,176			36,364
Deferred tax assets – long term	12,862			12,871
Other non-current assets (includes $729 and $1,505 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments)	25,734			19,866
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	8,861			8,104
Total Assets	$	898,451		$	826,039
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	197,671		$	199,425
Accrued salaries and benefits	18,041			17,862
Deferred membership income	17,770			16,528
Income taxes payable	6,867			8,059
Other accrued expenses	18,696			20,136
Dividends payable	10,593			—
Long-term debt, current portion	15,742			12,757
Deferred tax liability – current	189			111
Total current liabilities	285,569			274,878
Deferred tax liability – long-term	2,716			2,622
Long-term portion of deferred rent	5,116			4,440
Long-term income taxes payable, net of current portion	2,001			2,184
Long-term debt, net of current portion	78,353			60,263
Other long-term liabilities (includes $104 and $14 for the fair value of derivative instruments and $664 and $589 for the defined benefit plan as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively)	768			603
Total liabilities	374,523			344,990
Equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; 30,948,290 and 30,924,392 shares issued and 30,209,596 and 30,234,506 shares outstanding (net of treasury shares) as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	3			3
Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	395,569			390,581
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	9,489			8,016
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(50,323		)	(41,475		)
Retained earnings	193,738			143,871
Less: treasury stock at cost; 738,694 and 689,886 shares as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	(24,548		)	(19,947		)
Total equity	523,928			481,049
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	898,451		$	826,039

See accompanying notes.  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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

	Three Months Ended May 31,						Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenues:
Net warehouse club sales	$	597,885		$	555,815		$	1,844,746		$	1,671,269
Export sales	6,577			6,224			19,062			15,620
Membership income	9,552			8,774			28,301			24,773
Other income	1,023			909			2,903			2,756
Total revenues	615,037			571,722			1,895,012			1,714,418
Operating expenses:
Cost of goods sold:
Net warehouse club	509,684			475,727			1,575,623			1,425,396
Export	6,246			5,907			18,110			14,728
Selling, general and administrative:
Warehouse club operations	53,617			49,421			158,592			143,476
General and administrative	12,604			11,404			37,065			34,450
Pre-opening expenses	1,125			525			1,939			1,409
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	558			249			746			353
Total operating expenses	583,834			543,233			1,792,075			1,619,812
Operating income	31,203			28,489			102,937			94,606
Other income (expense):
Interest income	202			338			576			1,078
Interest expense	(1,043		)	(427		)	(2,967		)	(2,951		)
Other income (expense), net	489			(785		)	1,512			(1,051		)
Total other expense	(352		)	(874		)	(879		)	(2,924		)
Income before provision for income taxes and income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	30,851			27,615			102,058			91,682
Provision for income taxes	(9,534		)	(9,082		)	(31,035		)	(28,254		)
Income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	3			6			7			(2		)
Net income	$	21,320		$	18,539		$	71,030		$	63,426
Net income per share available for distribution:
Basic net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.35		$	2.09
Diluted net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.34		$	2.09
Shares used in per share computations:
Basic	29,784			29,683			29,733			29,634
Diluted	29,792			29,692			29,743			29,644
Dividends per share	$	—		$	—		$	0.70		$	0.60

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED—AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

	Three Months Ended May 31,						Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	21,320		$	18,539		$	71,030		$	63,426
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)	$	3,929		$	(2,073	)	$	(8,443	)	$	(5,083	)
Defined benefit pension plan:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	5			(2		)	16			1
Total defined benefit pension plan	5			(2		)	16			1
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	(1,343		)	2,223			(421		)	1,608
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,591			148			(8,848		)	(3,474		)
Comprehensive income	$	23,911		$	18,687		$	62,182		$	59,952

⁽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 non-remitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

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

See accompanying notes.

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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	(3,286		)	(3,286		)
Issuance of restricted stock award	61		—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards	(2	)	—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Exercise of stock options	6		—		125		—		—			—			—	—			125
Stock-based compensation	—		—		4,854		1,271		—			—			—	—			6,125
Dividend paid to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(9,065		)	—	—			(9,065		)
Dividend payable to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(9,065		)	—	—			(9,065		)
Net income	—		—		—		—		—			63,426			—	—			63,426
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—		—		—		(3,474		)	—			—	—			(3,474		)
Balance at May 31, 2013	30,921		$	3	$	389,133	$	7,951	$	(36,656	)	$	123,035		687	$	(19,766	)	$	463,700
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	—		—		—		—		—			—			49	(4,601		)	(4,601		)
Issuance of restricted stock award	20		—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards	(1	)	—		—		—		—			—			—	—			—
Exercise of stock options	5		—		118		—		—			—			—	—			118
Stock-based compensation	—		—		4,870		1,473		—			—			—	—			6,343
Dividend paid to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(10,570		)	—	—			(10,570		)
Dividend payable to stockholders	—		—		—		—		—			(10,593		)	—	—			(10,593		)
Net income	—		—		—		—		—			71,030			—	—			71,030
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—		—		—		(8,848		)	—			—	—			(8,848		)
Balance at May 31, 2014	30,948		$	3	$	395,569	$	9,489	$	(50,323	)	$	193,738		739	$	(24,548	)	$	523,928

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED—AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013
Operating Activities:
Net income	$	71,030		$	63,426
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	20,932			17,943
Allowance for doubtful accounts	6			4
Loss on sale of property and equipment	746			356
Deferred income taxes	1,869			2,143
Excess tax (benefit) on stock-based compensation	(1,473		)	(1,271		)
Equity in (gains)/losses of unconsolidated affiliates	(7		)	2
Stock-based compensation	4,870			4,854
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	(11,246		)	667
Merchandise inventories	(13,280		)	(19,880		)
Accounts payable	2,746			(1,308		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	76,193			66,936
Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(82,774		)	(52,383		)
Deposits for land purchase option agreements	(850		)	—
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	78			70
Capital contributions to joint ventures	(750		)	(550		)
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities	(84,296		)	(52,863		)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from bank borrowings	37,734			3,980
Repayment of bank borrowings	(17,390		)	(5,817		)
Cash dividend payments	(10,570		)	(9,065		)
Release of restricted cash	8,000			2,000
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation	1,473			1,271
Purchase of treasury stock	(4,601		)	(3,286		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	118			125
Net cash (used in) financing activities	14,764			(10,792		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,776		)	(2,121		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	1,885			1,160
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	121,874			91,248
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	123,759		$	92,408
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	2,508		$	2,012
Income taxes	$	33,308		$	27,733
Supplemental non-cash item:
Dividends declared but not paid	$	10,593		$	9,065

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

May 31, 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 May 31, 2014, the Company had 33 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, Honduras and in the Dominican Republic, two in El Salvador 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 May of fiscal year 2014, the Company opened its third warehouse club in Honduras in Tegucigalpa. 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. In January of fiscal year 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia and in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia. The Company is currently constructing new warehouse clubs at these three sites and plans to open them 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. 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.

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	)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

	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 May 31, 2014, all of the Company's subsidiaries were wholly owned. Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of May 31, 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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

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):

	May 31, 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	—		3,148
Restricted cash in Colombia for property purchase agreements	247		1,599
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		—
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	59		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,356	$	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)	1,203		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,923	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,279	$	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 $4.9 million and $4.3 million as of May 31, 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):

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	4,607	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,726	$	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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

	May 31, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	94,095	$	100,292	$	73,020	$	72,576

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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. If a cash flow hedge that was previously considered effective is later determined to be an ineffective hedge, 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. 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 May 31, 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.  From time to time, 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. These contracts generally 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

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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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of May 31, 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)	$	—	$	378		$	—	$	378
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		729			—		729
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(28		)	—		(28		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		(76		)	—		(76		)
Total	$	—	$	1,003		$	—	$	1,003

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 Company held no derivatives as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 that did not qualify for hedge accounting. As of May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The change in goodwill is a result of foreign exchange translation losses.

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,176	$	36,364	$	(188	)

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

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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. 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.

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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 records and reserves for 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.  If one or both criteria for accrual are not met, but there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss will occur, the Company does not record and reserve for a loss contingency but describes the contingency within a note and provides detail, when possible, of the estimated potential loss or range of loss. If an estimate cannot be made, a statement to that effect is made.

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 nine month periods ending May 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	489	$	(785	)	$	1,512	$	(1,051	)

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.

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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. 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 May 31, 2014 and 2013. However, during the nine months ended May 31, 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 $2.6 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 present a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.3		0.3		0.3		0.3
Differences in foreign tax rates	(7.1	)	(4.3	)	(5.5	)	(4.4	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	4.5		1.7		1.2		(0.6	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	(1.8	)	0.2		(0.6	)	0.5
Provision for income taxes	30.9	%	32.9	%	30.4	%	30.8	%

The variance in the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to a 2.8% favorable impact resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions and a favorable impact of 1.8% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary offset by 1.7% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

The variance in the effective tax rate for the first nine months of the period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions, the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary, and the offsetting impact of 0.9% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASC 606 ASU 2014-09 - Revenue from contracts with customers.

In May 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance on contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue on contracts with customers to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires that an entity depict the consideration by applying the following steps:

Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 3: Determine the transaction price.

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Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. This amendment is to be either retrospectively adopted to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this ASU recognized at the date of initial application. Adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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.

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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):

	May 31, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	123,499		$	100,108
Building and improvements	243,996			228,257
Fixtures and equipment	141,579			119,242
Construction in progress	34,732			23,657
Total property and equipment, historical cost	543,806			471,264
Less: accumulated depreciation	(147,057		)	(132,786		)
Property and equipment, net	$	396,749		$	338,478

Depreciation and amortization expense (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation and amortization expense	$	7,139	$	6,228	$	20,932	$	17,943

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 May 31, 2014		As of August 31, 2013
Total interest capitalized	$	4,459	$	4,475

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Interest capitalized	$	452	$	1,008	$	945	$	1,289

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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 nine months endedMay 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended May 31,						Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	21,320		$	18,539		$	71,030		$	63,426
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(348		)	(372		)	(1,296		)	(1,344		)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	20,972		$	18,167		$	69,734		$	62,082
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,784			29,683			29,733			29,634
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	8			9			10			10
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,792			29,692			29,743			29,644
Basic net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.35		$	2.09
Diluted net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.34		$	2.09

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 May 31,
	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)	$	3,929		$	—		$	3,929		$	(2,073	)	$	—		$	(2,073	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	6			(1		)	5			1			(3		)	(2		)
Total defined pension plans	6			(1		)	5			1			(3		)	(2		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	(1,857		)	514			(1,343		)	2,558			(335		)	2,223
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,078		$	513		$	2,591		$	486		$	(338	)	$	148

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	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)	$	(8,443	)	$	—		$	(8,443	)	$	(5,083	)	$	—		$	(5,083	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	18			(2		)	16			2			(1		)	1
Total defined pension plans	18			(2		)	16			2			(1		)	1
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	(489		)	68			(421		)	1,974			(366		)	1,608
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(8,914	)	$	66		$	(8,848	)	$	(3,107	)	$	(367	)	$	(3,474	)

⁽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 non-remitted 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):

	Nine Months Ended May 31, 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	(8,443		)	—			—			(8,443		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			16			(421		)	(405		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(8,443		)	16			(421		)	(8,848		)
Ending balance, May 31, 2014	$	(50,764	)	$	(136	)	$	577		$	(50,323	)

	Nine Months Ended May 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	(5,083		)	—			—			(5,083		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			1			1,608			1,609
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(5,083		)	1			1,608			(3,474		)
Ending balance, May 31, 2013	$	(37,045	)	$	(73	)	$	462		$	(36,656	)

	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			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):

	Nine Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
	May 31, 2014				May 31, 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)	18			(1)	2			(1)	(365		)	(1)
Total before tax	18				2				(105		)
Tax (expense) benefit	(2		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	(1		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	27			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes
Net of tax	$	16		(1)	$	1		(1)	$	(78	)	(1)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	$	(776	)	Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	987		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	1,505		Balance sheet-other non-current assets
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	378			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets
Interest rate cash flow hedges	(15		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	163			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	203			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	(76		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	824			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	983			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Total before tax	(489		)		1,974				2,691
Tax expense	6			Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(41		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(50		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets
Tax expense	62			Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(325		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(497		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities
Net of tax	$	(421	)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	1,608		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):

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Retained earnings not available for distribution	$	4,529	$	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)	May 31, 2014	August 31, 2013
2013 Plan	838,766	820,916	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 May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Options granted to directors	$	27	$	29	$	64	$	83
Restricted stock awards	1,276		1,120		4,059		4,104
Restricted stock units	246		213		747		667
Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,549	$	1,362	$	4,870	$	4,854

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

	May 31,
	2014		2013
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	$	26,199	$	26,552
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)	6		7
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)	$	1,473	$	1,271

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:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Grants outstanding at beginning of period	623,424		700,893
Granted	12,325		57,866
Forfeited	(2,048	)	(2,547	)
Vested	(140,182	)	(130,108	)
Grants outstanding at end of period	493,519		626,104

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

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	2014		2013
Restricted stock awards and units granted	$	109.18	$	80.44
Restricted stock awards and units vested	$	39.47	$	39.06
Restricted stock awards and units forfeited	$	49.37	$	30.88

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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):

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested	$	13,222	$	10,102

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:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Shares repurchased	48,808		42,434
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,601	$	3,286

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

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014	2013
Reissued treasury shares	—	—

The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding: 

	May 31, 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

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business and property ownership.  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 establishes an accrual for legal proceedings if and when those matters reach a stage where they present loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. In such cases, there may be a possible exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. The Company monitors those matters for developments that would affect the likelihood of a loss and the accrued amount, if any, thereof, and adjusts the amount as appropriate. If the loss contingency at issue is not both probable and reasonably estimable, the Company does not establish an accrual, but will continue to monitor the matter for developments that will make the loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable. If it is at least a reasonable possibility that a material loss will occur, the Company will provide disclosure regarding the contingency.  The Company believes that the final disposition of the pending legal proceedings, claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. It is possible,

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however, that the Company's future results of operations for a particular quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to such matters.

Taxes

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 May 31, 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.

Other Commitments

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 May 31,	Open Locations(1)
2015	$	8,720
2016	8,378
2017	9,064
2018	9,409
2019	9,230
Thereafter	93,239
Total	$	138,040	(2)

⁽¹⁾ Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $597,000 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.

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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 May 31, 2014 the Company has approximately $25.4 million in contractual obligations for construction services not yet rendered.

The Company has entered into land purchase option agreements that have not been recorded as commitments, for which the Company has recorded within the balance sheet approximately $1.3 million in restricted cash deposits and prepaid expenses.  The land purchase option agreements can be canceled at the sole option of the Company.  The Company does not have a time table of when or if it will exercise these land purchase options, due to the uncertainty related to the completion of the Company's due diligence review. The Company's due diligence review includes evaluations of the legal status of the property, the zoning and permitting issues related to acquiring approval for the construction and operation of a warehouse club and any other issues related to the property itself that could render the property unsuitable or limit the property's economic viability as a warehouse club site. If the purchase option agreements are all exercised, the cash use would be approximately $31.0 million.

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 through the end of the contract term is approximately $73,000.    

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
May 31, 2014	$	35,895	$	—	$	398	$	35,497	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 May 31,	Amount
2015	$	15,742
2016	25,176
2017	15,405
2018	7,700
2019	18,600
Thereafter	11,472
Total	$	94,095

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

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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 $3.2 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 $3.2 million.

On March 31, 2014, the Company's Panama subsidiary entered into a loan renewal agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia renewing for an additional five years a 5.5% fixed rate loan originally entered into on August 21, 2009. The balance on the loan as of May 31, 2014 is $5.25 million and on August 21, 2014 will be $5.0 million. The renewal agreement will become effective on August 21, 2014. The renewal agreement establishes a credit facility of $5.0 million at a variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus 2.5% with a floor of 5.5%, for a five year term, with monthly principal and interest payments. The facility provides a five year renewal option upon approval of the Bank of Nova Scotia.

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.

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.

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

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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 May 31, 2014, all of the Company’s interest rate swap and 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 nine months ended May 31, 2014:

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Subsidiary	Date Entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Initial US$ Notional Amount		Bank US$ loan Held with	Floating Leg (swap counter-party)	Fixed Rate for PSMT Subsidiary		Settlement Dates	Effective Period of swap
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	$	19,800,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014.	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	$	3,970,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
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 December 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 nine-month period ended May 31, 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 May 31, 2014	$	137	$	405	$	542
Interest expense for the three months ended May 31, 2013	$	182	$	482	$	664
Interest expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2014	$	377	$	1,169	$	1,546
Interest expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2013	$	559	$	1,341	$	1,900

⁽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)	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
RBTT	$	—	$	4,500
Scotiabank	55,770		40,000
Total	$	55,770	$	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):

	May 31, 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	$	378		Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	729			Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	(28		)	Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other long-term liabilities	(76		)	Other long-term liabilities	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	1,003			$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(596,000) and $(1.0) million net of tax as of May 31, 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 $(435,000) and $(497,000) as of May 31, 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 $19,000 and $10,000 net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $9,000 and $4,000 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

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

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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 entered into non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2014; however, there are no open contracts as of May 31, 2014 and as of August 31, 2013.

For the three and nine-month periods ended May 31, 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						Nine Months Ended
Income Statement Classification	May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013
Other income (expense), net	$	(632	)	$	(168	)	$	(447	)	$	(300	)

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.  

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 is constructing its central offices in Panama. Construction of the offices is expected to be completed during calendar year 2014. 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. For the nine months ended May 31, 2014, the Company recognized rent expense of $52,600 for this lease.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

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 May 31, 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	$	(79	)	$	6,020	$	1,017	$	7,037
Price Plaza Alajuela, S.A.	50	%	2,193		676		(28		)	2,841		1,346		4,187
Total			$	6,809	$	2,159	$	(107	)	$	8,861	$	2,363	$	11,224

⁽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): 

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Current assets	$	1,731	$	606
Noncurrent assets	$	7,866	$	7,432
Current liabilities	$	1,028	$	999
Noncurrent liabilities	$	9	$	8

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net income (loss)	$	6	$	12	$	14	$	(4	)

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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):

Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	25,103	$	53,151		$	16,705		$	94,959
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(297		)	(56		)	(353		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	25,103	$	52,854		$	16,649		$	94,606

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
Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2014
Revenue from external customers	$	19,062	$	1,280,311	$	595,639	$	—		$	1,895,012
Intersegment revenues	738,579		—		4,030		(742,609		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,701		12,466		6,765		—			20,932
Operating income	29,113		54,596		19,228		—			102,937
Net income	19,085		37,676		14,269		—			71,030
Capital expenditures, net	4,869		70,682		7,223		—			82,774
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	14,272		365,903		114,268		—			494,443
Goodwill	—		31,430		4,746		—			36,176
Total assets	77,648		602,365		218,438		—			898,451
Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2013
Revenue from external customers	$	15,620	$	1,147,275	$	551,523	$	—		$	1,714,418
Intersegment revenues	659,166		—		3,565		(662,731		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,552		9,737		6,654		—			17,943
Operating income	25,103		52,854		16,649		—			94,606
Net income	17,628		34,404		11,394		—			63,426
Capital expenditures, net	322		46,517		5,544		—			52,383
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	16,559		295,967		116,124		—			428,650
Goodwill	—		31,683		4,939		—			36,622
Total assets	76,730		508,798		206,966		—			792,494
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.

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date of May 31, 2014 through the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements and have determined that there are no subsequent events that require disclosure.

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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 or 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 28.1% 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 and nine month periods ended May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 is 100%, and they are presented on a consolidated basis. The number of warehouse clubs in operation as of May 31, 2014 and 2013 for each country or territory are as follows:

Country/Territory	Number of Warehouse Clubs in Operation as of May 31, 2014	Number of Warehouse Clubs in Operation as of May 31, 2013	Anticipated warehouse club openings within the next 12 months
Colombia	3	3	3
Panama	4	4	—
Costa Rica	6	5	—
Dominican Republic	3	3	—
Guatemala	3	3	—
El Salvador	2	2	—
Honduras	3	2	—
Trinidad	4	4	—
Aruba	1	1	—
Barbados	1	1	—
U.S. Virgin Islands	1	1	—
Jamaica	1	1	—
Nicaragua	1	1	—
Totals	33	31	3

During May of fiscal year 2014, the Company opened its third warehouse club in Honduras in Tegucigalpa. 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. In January of fiscal year 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia and in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia. The Company is currently constructing new warehouse clubs at these three sites and plans to open them 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.

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

Economic conditions in the Company’s markets are not homogenous. Where economic conditions are stable or favorable, the Company is experiencing generally positive retail strength (in Panama, Trinidad, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Aruba). On the other hand, the approximate 10% devaluation of the Costa Rican colon which occurred in February has negatively impacted the purchasing power of consumers in that country. This devaluation negatively impacts warehouse sales and membership income when translated to and reported in U.S. dollars in the near term and requires the Company to increase the price of imported merchandise to maintain target margins which may negatively impact the demand for those items. In addition, there have been recent announcements of large employers planning to reduce their workforce in Costa Rica, which will likely act as a headwind to economic growth. Costa Rica is PriceSmart’s largest market with six warehouse clubs and therefore can have a material impact on the Company's financial performance. Other countries experiencing some level of slower economic and retail activity are Jamaica, Honduras and El Salvador.

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

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so in the future due to the unique nature of the membership warehouse club format. However, new retail competitors may enter our markets (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 a year ago) and existing retailers may expand (for example Wal-Mart's announcement that it intends to invest $1.1 billion in Mexico and Central America) which could adversely impact the Company's ability to compete within these markets. 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, although the Company has no current indication that such an event is imminent.

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 nine months ended May 31, 2014, approximately 52% 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 the Company's consolidated sales and membership income 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 acquisitions 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 prices on goods acquired in U.S. dollars 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; (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 2.9% increase in comparable warehouse club sales for the 13-week period ended June 1, 2014 compared to the same 13-week period the prior year. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company opened its sixth membership warehouse club in Costa Rica in La Union,

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Cartago, and in the most recent quarter opened its third warehouse club in Honduras. In both cases, these new clubs negatively impacted reported comparable warehouse club sales in the period as warehouse sales transferred to these new clubs from existing clubs. With the addition of these new warehouse clubs, the Company grew warehouse sales by 7.6% for the quarter ended May 31, 2014 compared to the same quarter a year ago. In addition, the Company increased the number of member accounts 10.0% over the prior year.

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 memberships 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 has added local and regional distribution centers in several of its markets to improve merchandise flow and in-stock conditions and reduce operating costs, the benefit of which can be passed on to our members in the form of lower merchandise prices. The Company is evaluating whether to add additional local and regional distribution centers in certain countries.

The Company has the capability to service members through on-line sales. Members have the ability to purchase merchandise that is not stocked in their local warehouse clubs through PriceSmart's e-commerce website. These purchases are shipped from the U.S. distribution warehouse for pick-up at the member's local warehouse club location. In addition, in certain markets, members who do not reside in a city where a PriceSmart warehouse club is located can purchase in-club merchandise on-line from warehouse clubs located within their country and have it delivered to their home or office via a third party delivery service. The Company has been expanding its offerings in these alternative shopping methods, and while the percentage of sales through these channels relative to the Company's overall sales is small, the Company believes it is an important and growing way to serve its membership.

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. In January of fiscal year 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia and in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia. The Company is currently constructing new warehouse clubs at these sites that 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 third quarter of fiscal year 2014 included:

• Net warehouse club sales increased 7.6% over the comparable prior year period. The Company ended the quarter with 33 warehouse clubs compared to 31 warehouse clubs at the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2013. 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 June 1, 2014 grew 2.9%.

• Membership income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 increased 8.9% to $9.6 million.

• Warehouse gross profits (net warehouse club sales less associated cost of goods sold) in the quarter increased 10.1% over the prior year period and warehouse gross profits as a percent of net warehouse club sales were 14.8%, an increase of 34

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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) increased 13 basis points as a percentage of sales compared to the third quarter of last year.

• Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 was $31.2 million, an increase of $2.7 million over the third quarter of fiscal year 2013.

• The Company had a $489,000 net gain from currency exchange transactions in the current quarter compared to a $785,000 net loss from currency exchange transactions in the same period last year.

• Net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 was $21.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $18.5 million, or $0.61 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 NINE MONTHS ENDEDMAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

The Company’s fiscal second quarter ended on May 31, 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 May 31,						Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014				2013		2014				2013
	Amount		% Change		Amount		Amount		% Change		Amount
Net warehouse club sales	$	597,885	7.6	%	$	555,815	$	1,844,746	10.4	%	$	1,671,269

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

The Company recorded positive sales growth in nearly all countries, the exceptions being Jamaica, that has experienced a significant devaluation of its local currency over the past year (12%) and El Salvador where the Company has also experienced challenges in the economy of the country. The Company recorded double digit sales growth in Colombia, Panama and Aruba and experienced high single digit sales growth in Guatemala and Barbados. The other countries recorded sales growth between 2.5% and 7.2%. The Company opened one new warehouse club in Costa Rica and Honduras compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2013. Sales growth in Colombia was positively impacted by the full quarter effect of the third warehouse club which opened in May of 2013. Total net warehouse club sales growth of 7.6% during the three months ended May 31, 2014 resulted from a 7.3% growth in transactions and a 0.2% growth in average ticket.

Sales for the nine months ended May 31, 2014 continued to reflect positive sales growth in all countries with the exception of Jamaica which has experienced a 12% devaluation of its currency over the past 12 months. The additional sales of one new warehouse club in each of Colombia and Costa Rica during the nine months ended May 31, 2014, compared to the nine-month period ended May 31, 2013, contributed a 4.3% increase in sales. The Company opened a new warehouse club in Honduras on May 1, 2014, which had not yet materially affected sales growth through May 31, 2014.

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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. 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. In addition, sales related to the warehouse club opened in Tegucigalpa, Honduras ("El Sauce") on May 1, 2014 will not be used in the calculation of comparable warehouse club sales until July 2015.

Comparable warehouse club sales increased 2.9% for the 13-week period ended June 1, 2014, compared to the same 13-week period last year. The Company opened two new warehouse clubs (one in La Cartago, Costa Rica in October and one in Tegucigalpa, Honduras in May). While these new warehouse clubs are attracting new members from areas of their respective cities 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 in Costa Rica and our first Tegucigalpa, Honduras 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, although to a lesser extent, 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 nine months endedMay 31, 2014 and 2013 in the segments in which the Company operates.

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Latin America	$	409,549	68.5	%	$	31,864	8.4	%	$	377,685	68.0	%
Caribbean	188,336		31.5	%	10,206		5.7	%	178,130		32.0	%
Net warehouse club sales	$	597,885	100.0	%	$	42,070	7.6	%	$	555,815	100.0	%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Latin America	$	1,257,502	68.2	%	$	130,133	11.5	%	$	1,127,369	67.5	%
Caribbean	587,244		31.8	%	43,344		8.0	%	543,900		32.5	%
Net warehouse club sales	$	1,844,746	100.0	%	$	173,477	10.4	%	$	1,671,269	100.0	%

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

For the three and nine months endedMay 31, 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, La

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Union, Costa Rica and Tegucigalpa, Honduras in the current periods compared to the prior period. We expect Latin America sales growth to continue to outpace Caribbean sales growth as the next warehouse clubs the Company expects to open are in Colombia.

Export Sales 

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Export sales	6,577		1.1	%	$	353	5.7	%	6,224		1.1	%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% of net sales		Increase from prior year		Change		Amount		% of net sales
Export sales	$	19,062	1.0	%	$	3,442	22.0	%	$	15,620	0.9	%

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 May 31,
	2014							2013
	Amount			Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Membership income	$	9,552		$	778	8.9	%	$	8,774
Membership income % to net warehouse club sales	1.6		%					1.6		%
Number of total accounts	1,167,402			106,213		10.0	%	1,061,189
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014							2013
	Amount			Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Membership income	$	28,301		$	3,528	14.2	%	$	24,773
Membership income % to net warehouse club sales	1.5		%					1.5		%
Number of total accounts	1,167,402			106,213		10.0	%	1,061,189

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

For the three months ended May 31, 2014, the increase in membership income reflects a growth in membership accounts. Total member accounts grew 10.0% from the prior year period, but the devaluation of the local currencies in Costa Rica and Colombia resulted in a 1.6% reduction in the membership income per member recognized. The membership renewal rate for the 12-month period ended May 31, 2014 was 85.0%.

For the nine months ended May 31, 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 May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Other income	$	1,023	$	114	12.5	%	$	909
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount
Other income	$	2,903	$	147	5.3	%	$	2,756

Gross Margin

Warehouse Gross Profit Margin

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Warehouse club sales	$	597,885	$	42,070	100.0	%	$	555,815	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods	509,684		33,957		85.2	%	475,727		85.6	%
Warehouse gross profit margin	$	88,201	$	8,113	14.8	%	$	80,088	14.4	%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Warehouse club sales	$	1,844,746	$	173,477	100.0	%	$	1,671,269	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods	1,575,623		150,227		85.4	%	1,425,396		85.3	%
Warehouse gross profit margin	$	269,123	$	23,250	14.6	%	$	245,873	14.7	%

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

For the three months ended May 31, 2014, warehouse gross profit margin as a percent of sales was 34 basis points higher than the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Compared to the same period a year ago, the net warehouse margins benefited from increased slotting fees related to "end cap" placements of vendor products and supplier rebates along with lower shrink and obsolescence costs which contributed to lower cost of goods sold as a percent of net warehouse sales.

For the nine months ended May 31, 2014, warehouse gross profit margin as a percent of sales was 12 basis points lower than the nine months ended on May 31, 2013, with the higher margin percentage recorded in the current quarter offset by lower margin percentages in the first two quarters of the fiscal year compared to the same periods a year ago.

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Export Sales Gross Profit Margin

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Export sales	$	6,577	$	353	100.0	%	$	6,224	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods sold	6,246		339		95.0	%	5,907		94.9	%
Export sales gross profit margin	$	331	$	14	5.0	%	$	317	5.1	%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		% to sales		Amount		% to sales
Export sales	$	19,062	$	3,442	100.0	%	$	15,620	100.0	%
Less associated cost of goods sold	18,110		3,382		95.0	%	14,728		94.3	%
Export sales gross profit margin	$	952	$	60	5.0	%	$	892	5.7	%

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

For the three and nine months endedMay 31, 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 May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Warehouse club operations expense	$	53,617	9.0	%	$	4,196	8.5	%	$	49,421	8.9	%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Warehouse club operations expense	$	158,592	8.6	%	$	15,116	10.5	%	$	143,476	8.6	%

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

Warehouse club operations expense as a percent of net warehouse sales in the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 increased eight basis points. The additional costs associated with the new warehouse clubs in Costa Rica (Tres Rios) and Honduras (El Sauce), which were not included in the third quarter of last year and contributed a higher level of operating expense compared to the incremental sales generated by these new warehouse clubs, outweighed the positive operating expense leverage recorded across the rest of the Company. For the nine month period, the incremental expense associated with the new warehouse clubs resulted in operating expenses remaining flat as a percent of sales at 8.6%.

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General and Administrative Expenses

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
General and administrative expenses	$	12,604	2.1	%	$	1,200	10.5	%	$	11,404	2.1	%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
General and administrative expenses	$	37,065	2.0	%	$	2,615	7.6	%	$	34,450	2.1	%

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

The expenses associated with the Company's corporate and U.S. buying operations grew 10.5% in the third quarter, primarily resulting from increased headcount within the Company's IT and U.S. buying departments required to support the growth of the Company. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of warehouse club sales remained flat at 2.1%. For the nine month period ending May 31, 2014 these expenses grew 7.6%.

Pre-Opening Expenses

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

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Pre-opening expenses	$	1,125	$	600	114.3	%	$	525
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Pre-opening expenses	$	1,939	$	530	37.6	%	$	1,409

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

The Company recorded pre-opening expenses during the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 primarily related to the property lease for the new club planned for Bogota, Colombia ("Salitre"). 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 that opened in May 2014. For the same period in the prior year, the Company recorded pre-opening expenses for costs incurred for the north Cali, Colombia ("Menga") warehouse club which opened in May 2013.

For the nine months ended May 31, 2014, the Company recorded pre-opening expenses related to the La Union, Cartago, Costa Rica ("Tres Rios") warehouse club which opened in October 2013, the Tegucigalpa, Honduras ("El Sauce") warehouse club

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which opened 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 south Cali, Colombia ("Canas Gordas") warehouse club which opened in October 2012 and the north Cali, Colombia ("Menga") warehouse club which 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 May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	$	558	$	309	124.1	%	$	249
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/ (decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	$	746	$	393	111.3	%	$	353

Operating Income

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Operating income	$	31,203	5.2	%	$	2,714	9.5	%	$	28,489	5.1	%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount		% to warehouse club sales		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount		% to warehouse club sales
Operating income	$	102,937	5.6	%	$	8,331	8.8	%	$	94,606	5.7	%

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

For the three months ended May 31, 2014, operating income improved $2.7 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to higher sales and related merchandise margins and higher membership income. As a percentage of sales, operating income increased nine basis points, primarily resulting from higher merchandise margins. For the nine months ended May 31, 2014, operating income improved $8.3 million compared to the prior year period. As a percentage of sales, operating income was 5.6% compared to 5.7% a year ago.

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Interest Expense

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			Amount
Interest expense on loans	$	1,090		$	137		$	953
Interest expense related to hedging activity	405			(77		)	482
Capitalized interest	(452		)	556			(1,008		)
Net interest expense	$	1,043		$	616		$	427
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			Amount
Interest expense on loans	$	2,743		$	(156	)	$	2,899
Interest expense related to hedging activity	1,169			(172		)	1,341
Capitalized interest	(945		)	344			(1,289		)
Net interest expense	$	2,967		$	16		$	2,951

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 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 increase for the three months ended May, 31, 2014 was primarily due to an increase in the amounts of long-term loans outstanding during the period and a smaller portion of interest expense being capitalized in connection with the construction of warehouse clubs in Colombia. For the nine months ended May 31, 2014, the interest expense remained flat from a year ago, with lower interest expense on loans and lower interest expense related to hedging activity being offset by a lower level of offset for capitalized interest compared with the same period in the prior year. Additionally, there was a slight decrease in net interest expense incurred related to third-party loans due to lower interest rates.

Other Income (Expense), net

Other income consists of currency gain or loss.

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014				2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		Amount
Other income (expense), net	$	489	$	1,274	$	(785	)
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014				2013
	Amount		Increase from prior year		Amount
Other income (expense), net	$	1,512	$	2,563	$	(1,051	)

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Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

For the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded a net currency gain of $489,000 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 $785,000 loss.

Provision for Income Taxes

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Change from prior year			Amount
Current tax expense	$	9,457		$	1,028		$	8,429
Net deferred tax provision (benefit)	77			(576		)	653
Provision for income taxes	$	9,534		$	452		$	9,082
Effective tax rate	30.9		%				32.9		%
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount			Change from prior year			Amount
Current tax expense	$	31,595		5,097			$	26,498
Net deferred tax provision (benefit)	(560		)	(2,316		)	1,756
Provision for income taxes	$	31,035		$	2,781		$	28,254
Effective tax rate	30.4		%				30.8		%

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

The variance in the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to a 2.8% favorable impact resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions and a favorable impact of 1.8% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary offset by 1.7% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

The variance in the effective tax rate for the first nine months of the period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions, the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary, and the offsetting impact of 0.9% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

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Net Income

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Net income	$	21,320	$	2,781	15.0	%	$	18,539
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014						2013
	Amount		Increase/(decrease) from prior year		% Change		Amount
Net income	$	71,030	$	7,604	12.0	%	$	63,426

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Three Months Ended May 31, 2014
	2014								2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			% Change		Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,591		$	2,443		1,650.7	%	$	148
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014								2013
	Amount			Increase/(decrease) from prior year			% Change		Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(8,848	)	$	(5,374	)	154.7	%	$	(3,474	)

Comparison of Three and Nine Months EndedMay 31, 2014 and 2013

Other comprehensive income/loss for the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2014 resulted primarily from foreign currency translation adjustments related to the assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses of the Company’s subsidiaries and the recording of the unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps. 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. The reported other comprehensive income or loss reflects the unrealized increase or 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.

For the three months ended May 31, 2014 the Company recorded approximately $3.9 million in other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translations and other comprehensive losses related to the change in fair value of interest rate swaps for approximately $1.3 million, net of tax. For the nine months ended May 31, 2014, the Company recorded approximately $8.4 million in other comprehensive losses due to foreign currency translations and other comprehensive losses related to the change in fair value of interest rate swaps for approximately $421,000, net of tax.

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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 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.

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries	$	93,401	$	75,108
Cash and cash equivalents held domestically	30,358		46,766
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	123,759	$	121,874

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

	Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities	$	76,193		$	66,936
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(84,296		)	(52,863		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	14,764			(10,792		)
Effect of exchange rates	(4,776		)	(2,121		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	1,885		$	1,160

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The Company’s net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the nine months ended May 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized below:  

	Nine Months Ended						Increase/ (Decrease)
	May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013			2014 to 2013
Net income	$	71,030		$	63,426		$	7,604
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	20,932			17,943			2,989
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment	746			356			390
Deferred income taxes	1,869			2,143			(274		)
Stock-based compensation expenses	3,397			3,583			(186		)
Other non-cash operating activities	(1		)	6			(7		)
Net non-cash related expenses	26,943			24,031			2,912
Net income from operating activities reconciled for non-cash operating activities	97,973			87,457			10,516
Changes in operating assets and liabilities not including merchandise inventories and accounts payable	(11,246		)	667			(11,913		)
Changes in merchandise inventories	(13,280		)	(19,880		)	6,600
Changes in accounts payable	2,746			(1,308		)	4,054
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	76,193		$	66,936		$	9,257

Net cash provided by operating activities for the period was a result of cash generated from operating activities and the addition of cash for reconciled 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 two new warehouse clubs. The Company also used cash for 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. The use of cash associated with increases in inventory normally is partially offset by increases in accounts payable related to such inventory acquisitions. However, in the current operating period the Company increased its inventory level to support an added warehouse and higher sales volumes, resulting in an increase in the use of cash associated with the changes in inventory and accounts payable. Net income adjusted for non-cash related activities increased $10.5 million in the current nine-month period over the same period in fiscal year 2013 primarily as a result of higher sales, gross profits and membership income growth.  This $10.5 million increase was offset by $1.3 million of additional cash used in the current period for changes in inventory, operating assets, liabilities and accounts payable.   

The Company's use of cash in investing activities for the nine months ended May 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized below:  

	Nine Months Ended						Increase/ (Decrease)
	May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013			2014 to 2013
Cash used for additions of property and equipment:
Land acquisitions	$	21,243		$	11,412		$	9,831
Deposits for land purchase option agreements	850			—			850
Warehouse club expansion, construction, and land improvements	33,349			25,671			7,678
Acquisition of fixtures and equipment	28,182			15,300			12,882
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	(78		)	(70		)	(8		)
Capital contribution to joint ventures	750			550			200
Net cash flows used by (provided in) investing activities	$	84,296		$	52,863		$	31,433

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Net cash used in investing activities increased in the first nine months of fiscal year 2014 compared to the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 by approximately $31.4 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 construction and completion of a warehouse club in Tegucigalpa, Honduras ("El Sauce"), the purchase of land and the ongoing construction of warehouse clubs on the land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia and in the city of Medellin, Colombia, the ongoing construction of a warehouse club in the city of Bogota, Colombia on land the Company has leased in Bogota, Colombia and the addition of fixtures and equipment for these warehouse clubs.

Cash used in investing activities for the first nine 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 purchase of land for the purpose of building and operating warehouse clubs in Costa Rica and Honduras, the start up of construction of the warehouse club in Costa Rica, the addition of fixtures and equipment for existing warehouse clubs, and capital contributions by the Company for the joint ventures during the first nine months of fiscal year 2013.

The Company incurs approximately $30.0 million in normal annual capital expenditures for on-going replacement of equipment and building and leasehold improvements.  Additionally, the Company has either commitments or plans for capital spending for previously announced new warehouse club construction of approximately $32.5 million.  Future additional capital expenditures will be dependent on the timing of future land purchases and/or warehouse club construction activity.

The Company has entered into land purchase option agreements that have not been recorded as commitments, for which the Company has recorded within the balance sheet approximately $1.3 million in restricted cash deposits and prepaid expenses.  The land purchase option agreements can be canceled at the sole option of the Company.  The Company does not have a time table of when or if it will exercise these land purchase options, due to the uncertainty related to the completion of the Company's due diligence review. The Company's due diligence review includes evaluations of the legal status of the property, the zoning and permitting issues related to acquiring approval for the construction and operation of a warehouse club and any other issues related to the property itself that could render the property unsuitable or limit the property's economic viability as a warehouse club site. If the purchase option agreements are all exercised, the cash use would be approximately $31.0 million.

Net cash used by financing activities for the nine months ended May 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized below:

	Nine Months Ended						Increase/ (Decrease)
	May 31, 2014			May 31, 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)	$	28,344		$	163		$	28,181
Cash dividend payments	(10,570		)	(9,065		)	(1,505		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and the tax benefit related to stock options	1,591			1,396			195
Purchase of treasury stock related to vesting of restricted stock	(4,601		)	(3,286		)	(1,315		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing  activities	$	14,764		$	(10,792	)	$	25,556

Net cash provided by loan activities increased approximately $28.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2014 over the same period in fiscal year 2013 as the Company received cash from two additional loans entered into by the Company's Panama subsidiary and Honduras subsidiary for approximately $24.0 million and $13.7 million, respectively. The Company also received additional cash from financing activities when compared to the same nine-month period in the prior year from the release of restricted cash related to loans of approximately $6.0 million. These amounts were offset by repayments of long-term loans 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 a long-term loan of approximately $3.5 million under the loan agreement entered into by the Company's Panama subsidiary on September 11, 2010, with MetroBank,S.A. In addition, the nine month year on year comparison of cash provided by financing activities takes into account the Company recording in fiscal year 2013 loans entered into by its Barbados subsidiary for approximately $3.9 million pursuant to a loan agreement with Citi Corp Merchant Bank Limited.

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Net cash provided by financing activities from loan activities in the first nine 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 U.S. $3.9 million. The release of restricted cash for approximately $2.0 million associated with prior loans in Honduras also contributed to net cash provided by financing activities. These increases in cash were offset by cash used for regularly scheduled payments on loans during the period for approximately $5.8 million and increased restricted cash for approximately $3.1 million related to the purchase of property in Honduras.

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. 

Financing Activities

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 $3.2 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 $3.2 million.

On March 31, 2014, the Company's Panama subsidiary entered into a loan renewal agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia renewing for an additional five years a 5.5% fixed rate loan originally entered into on August 21, 2009. The balance on the loan as of May 31, 2014 is $5.25 million and on August 21, 2014 will be $5.0 million. The renewal agreement will become effective on August 21, 2014. The renewal agreement establishes a credit facility of $5.0 million at a variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus 2.5% with a floor of 5.5%, for a five year term, with monthly principal and interest payments. The facility provides a five year renewal option upon approval of the Bank of Nova Scotia.

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.

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.

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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. 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. Currently, these contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features.  These contracts do not qualify for derivative hedge accounting. 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 nine months ended May 31, 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 Dates	Effective Period of swap
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	19,800,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014.	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	3,970,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
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 December 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	May 31, 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	$	378		Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	729			Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	(28		)	Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(4)	Other long-term liabilities	(76		)	Other long-term liabilities	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	1,003			$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/ loss for $(596,000) and $(1.0) million as of May 31, 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 $(435,000) and $(497,000) as of May 31, 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 $19,000 and $10,000 net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $9,000 and $4,000 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding as of May 31, 2014.

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

The Company enters from time to time into non-deliverable forward exchange contracts; as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 no open amounts for non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts were recorded.

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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
May 31, 2014	$	35,895	$	—	$	398	$	35,497	N/A
August 31, 2013	$	35,863	$	—	$	588	$	35,275	N/A

As of May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with respect to these covenants.

As of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company, together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, had $94.1 million and $73.0 million, respectively, outstanding in long-term borrowings. The increase during the fiscal year primarily relates to two additional loans entered into by the Company's Panama subsidiary and Honduras subsidiary for approximately $24.0 million and $13.7 million, respectively, offset by 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, the repayment of a long-term loan of approximately $3.2 million under the loan agreement entered into by the Company's Panama subsidiary on September 11, 2010 with MetroBank,S.A. and regularly scheduled loan payments during the period of approximately $6.1 million. Translation adjustments also decreased 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 $730,000. 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 $86.6 million and $55.2 million as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. The carrying amount of the cash assets assigned as collateral for long-term debt was $24.9 million and $33.8 million as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

As of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $68.8 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 May 31, 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.

	Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Shares repurchased	48,808		42,434
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,601	$	3,286

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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:

	Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 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, 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 of approximately $15.3 million and $7.9 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 returns for fiscal year 2012

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and 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 $9.6 million and $9.8 million as of May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013. However, during the nine-months ended May 31, 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 $2.6 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 $4.9 million and $4.3 million as of May 31, 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 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 606 ASU 2014-09 - Revenue from contracts with customers.

In May 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance on contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue on contracts with customers to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires that an entity depict the consideration by applying the following steps:

Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. This amendment is to be either retrospectively adopted to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this ASU recognized at the date of initial application. Adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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.

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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 May 31, 2014.

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

		Twelve months ended May 31,
		(Amounts in thousands)
		2015			2016			2017			2018			2019			Thereafter			Total
Long-Term Debt:
	Long-term debt with fixed interest rate	$	9,516		$	4,462		$	899		$	899		$	899		$	2,398		$	19,073
	Weighted-average interest rate	6.69		%	7.49		%	8.00		%	8.00		%	8.00		%	8.00		%	7.47		%
	Long-term debt with variable interest rate	$	6,226		$	20,714		$	14,506		$	6,801		$	17,701		$	9,074		$	75,022
	Weighted-average interest rate	4.64		%	4.53		%	5.72		%	6.14		%	6.27		%	9.60		%	5.62		%
	Total Long-Term Debt	$	15,742		$	25,176		$	15,405		$	7,700		$	18,600		$	11,472		$	94,095
Derivatives:
	Interest Rate Swaps:
	Variable to fixed interest	—			—			—			—			$	23,770		—			$	23,770
	Weighted-average pay rate	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	4.98		%	—		%	4.98		%
	Weighted-average receive rate	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	3.65		%	—		%	3.65		%
	Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swaps:
	Variable to fixed interest	$	8,000		$	16,000		$	8,000		—			—			—			$	32,000
	Weighted-average pay rate	4.79		%	5.75		%	6.02		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	5.58		%
	Weighted-average receive rate	0.93		%	0.93		%	0.83		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	0.90		%

The Company also 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 May 31,
	(Amount in thousands)
	2015		2016			2017			2018		2019		Thereafter		Total
Certificates of Deposit
Certificates of Deposit with variable interest rate	—		$	16,000		$	8,000		—		—		—		$	24,000
Weighted-average interest rate	—	%	0.23		%	0.23		%	—	%	—	%	—	%	0.23		%

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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 May 31, 2014, the Company had a total of 33 consolidated warehouse clubs operating in 12 foreign countries and one U.S. territory, 26 of which operate under currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 52% 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)
	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Country	% Change		% Change
Colombia	1.91	%	(3.33	)%
Costa Rica	(9.96	)%	0.01	%
Dominican Republic	(0.84	)%	(5.32	)%
Guatemala	2.24	%	1.89	%
Honduras	(1.89	)%	(3.49	)%
Jamaica	(9.07	)%	(10.54	)%
Nicaragua	(3.72	)%	(3.71	)%
Trinidad	(0.16	)%	(0.36	)%

The Company seeks to manage its foreign exchange risk by (1) adjusting prices on goods acquired in U.S. dollars 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; (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.

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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 May 31, 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%	$	2,539	$	3,463	$	388
10%	$	5,079	$	6,926	$	777
20%	$	10,158	$	13,853	$	1,553

⁽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 May 31, 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%	$	2,775	$	1,229	$	2,783	$	13,735
10%	$	5,551	$	2,459	$	5,566	$	27,469
20%	$	11,101	$	4,918	$	11,132	$	54,939

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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 $596,000 at May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 would have resulted in a further increase in the value of the swaps of approximately $1.9 million. Conversely, a hypothetical 10% decrease in the currency exchange rates underlying these swaps from the market rates at May 31, 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 $2.4 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. As of May 31, 2014, there are no unsettled forward contracts.

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.

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 following table shows the shares acquired by the Company upon purchase of restricted shares during the quarter ended May 31, 2014. Proceeds from such repurchases are withheld by the Company and used to pay withholding taxes triggered by vesting of such shares.

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
March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014	517	$	101.44	—	N/A
April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014	—	—		—	N/A
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014	—	—		—	N/A
Total	517	$	101.44	—	$	—

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

The Company previously reported that, in the course of voluntary enhancements to the Company’s policies and procedures relating to compliance with U.S. sanctions laws, the Company had determined that 77 of the Company’s approximately 2.2 million members were Cuban nationals, had suspended the shopping privileges of these members, and had reported the results of its investigation to the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC.  The majority of these were Cuban ambassadors, diplomats and others working in Cuban embassies or other diplomatic missions in the countries where PriceSmart has warehouse clubs. In May 2014, OFAC approved an application filed by the Company and granted a license expressly authorizing the Company to make sales to Cuban national diplomats or consular officials and their dependents who are stationed outside Cuba. The Company also reported that it had begun screening its membership list against OFAC’s list of Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs).  The Company’s screening for SDNs has been implemented with respect to current members, is ongoing, and has identified no U.S. sanctions violations to date relating to SDNs.

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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*	Twenty-Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and John Hildebrandt, dated March 1, 2014.
10.2*	Twenty-Sixth Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Brud Drachman, dated March 1, 2014.
10.3*	Twenty-Eighth Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Thomas Martin, dated March 1, 2014.
10.4	Loan Agreement dated March 7, 2014 between PriceSmart Honduras, S.A. and Banco de America Central Honduras, S.A.
10.5	Loan Agreement dated March 31, 2014 between PriceSmart Panama, S.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia.
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:	July 10, 2014	By:	/s/ JOSE LUIS LAPARTE
			Jose Luis Laparte
			Director, Chief Executive Officer and President
			(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:	July 10, 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

TWENTY- FIFTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

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

Recitals

A) On June 1, 2001 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 3.1 of the Agreement which provides:

3.1Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on June 1, 2001 and shall continue until March 31, 2014 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

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

3.1Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on June 1, 2001 and shall continue until March 31, 2015 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

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.

John HildebrandtBy: ____________________

______________________Name: Jose Luis Laparte

Its: CEO & President

EX-10.2

TWENTY- SIXTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Twenty-Sixth Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of March 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-five prior occasions;

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

Agreement

1. Section 3.1 of the Agreement which provides:

3.1Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on March 31, 2000 and shall continue until March 31, 2014 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

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

1. Term. The term of Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence on March 31, 2000 and shall continue until March 31, 2015 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.

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 & President

EX-10.3

TWENTY- EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Twenty-Eighth Amendment to Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of March 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-seven prior occasions;

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

Agreement

1.Section 3.1 of the Employment Agreement, which provides:

3.1Term. The term of Executive's employment hereunder shall commence on April 1, 1998 and shall continue until March 31, 2014 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided (the "Employment Term").

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

3.1Term. The term of Executive's employment hereunder shall commence on April 1, 1998 and shall continue until March 31, 2015 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided (the "Employment Term").

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 & President

EX-10.4

Exhibit 10.4

(Written on official Notary paper of the Supreme Court of Justice. The first six pages of the document contain Lawyer Tax Stamps, each for the sum of 100.00 lempiras -official currency of the Republic of Honduras. Sheets are numbered from 1815213 to 1815184, where the CERTIFIED TRUE COPY begins):

CERTIFIED TRUE COPY

Instrument number eighty-six (86)- MORTGAGE-BACKED CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT-In the city of San Pedro Sula, Department of Cortés, at 10:13 am, on Friday, March seven, two thousand and fourteen, before me, RUBEN ANTONIO MENDOZA DIAZ, Lawyer and Public Notary, domiciled in the city of San Pedro Sula; registered with the Bar Association under number TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN (2617), and registered in the Notary Registry of the Honorable Supreme Court of Justice under number ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-TWO (1572), and with offices located at Barrio Paz Barahona, 10 avenida, 16 calle, S.O., Casa No. 113, in the City of San Pedro Sula, Department of Cortés, appear, on the one hand, Mrs. SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS, also known as SUSAN ALTAMIRANO, of legal age, married, with a degree in Business Administration, Honduran, residing at Residencial Los Cedros, segunda avenida, 4 y 5 calle, bloque número 10, casa número 2, of this city; acting in her capacity as Legal Representative of the company PRICESMART HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA DE CAPITAL VARIABLE, and being able to use the abbreviation PSH, S.A. DE C.V., with domicile at: Zona El Playon 100 metros al Sur del CURN, of this city; a company established and organized in keeping with the legislation of the Republic of Honduras, domiciled in the City of San Pedro Sula, Department of Cortés, incorporated through instrument number Five (5) authorized by the Notary CARLOS LOPEZ CONTRERAS, on February two (2), nineteen hundred and ninety-nine (1999), and registered under number five (5) of volume two hundred and fifty-nine (259), transferred to registration number 57302 of the Corporate Business Registry of this registry section; Associated Center; representation evidenced with the Certified True Copy of Public Deed number one hundred and thirty-four (134) dated August thirty, two thousand and four, authorized in the city of San Pedro Sula, by the Notary Salustio Aguilar Martínez and registered under number five (5) of volume four hundred (400) of the Corporate Business Registry of this registry section; Associated Center; Also, by means of the Certificate issued by the AD-HOC Secretary, on March five, two thousand and fourteen, under point II of Minute sixty-three of the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting of such company, held on February twenty-eight, two thousand and fourteen, where Mrs. SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS is authorized to perform a loan transaction on behalf of the company with BANCO DE AMERICA CENTRAL HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, in accordance with the terms and conditions set by the parties, and to grant the corresponding guarantees, authorized to perform acts and enter into agreements such as this one; documents that I, the Notary, attest to have had at sight; and who from here on in and for the effects of this instrument shall also be known as THE CREDITED PARTY, who, for the effects of communications, indicates the following address: Zona El Playon 100 metros al Sur del CURN, of this city; and, on the other hand, Mr. CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALEZ, of legal age, married, Civil Engineer, Honduran, of this domicile; acting in his capacity as Manager and Legal Representative of the corporation known as BANCO DE AMERICA CENTRAL HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, originally incorporated as BANCO MERCANTIL, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, in instrument number three (3) dated February fourteen (14), nineteen hundred and ninety eight, granted before the Notary JOSE RAMIREZ SOTO and registered under number seven (7) of volume one hundred and twenty-five (125) of the Corporate Business Registry of this Department of Francisco Morazán, corporate name modified as a result of the merger of BANCO MERCANTIL,

SOCIEDAD ANONIMA and BANCO DE AMERICA CENTRAL HONUDRAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, in instrument number One, dated March three, two thousand and eight, before the Notary José Ramón Paz, and registered under number Thirty-nine (39) of volume seven hundred (700) of the corporate Business Registry of the Department Francisco Morazón, Associated Center; representation evidenced with the Certified True Copy of the Mandate contained in public deed number two hundred and ten, dated September sixteen, two thousand and ten, authorized before the Notary Marco Antonio Elvir Girón, by Mr. Ernesto Castegnaro Odio, in his capacity as President of the Board of Directors of the before stated corporation and which is registered under Registration number sixty-two thousand eight hundred and seventy-one (62871), Entre seven thousand and twenty-two (7022) of the Commercial Registry of the Department of Francisco Morazán, Associated Center; stating that he has broad and sufficient powers to perform acts such as that consigned herein; documents that I the Notary attest to have at sight; and from hereon in and for the effects of this instrument shall only be referred to as BAC HONDURAS; both of whom assure me that they are free to exercise their civil rights and spontaneously state: That they have agreed to enter into a Credit Facility Agreement, which shall be governed by the following clauses: FIRST: “OBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT”: BAC/HONDURAS, prior to the approval of the request presented by THE CREDITED PARTY, hereby places the amount of TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIX MILLION LEMPIRAS and 00/100 (lps286,000,000.00) at the disposal of such CREDITED PARTY and, simultaneously, its lending capacity to undertake obligations with third parties, on behalf of the CREDITED PARTY, in the manner stated further on herein, all of which shall be used in the normal line of business. SECOND: “MODALITIES”: (1) The loan referred to in this agreement is limited to the amount stated in the preceding clause.- (II) this loan shall be understood to be a closed loan. - THIRD: “FORMS OF DISPOSAL”: (1) THE CREDITED PARTY will dispose of the amounts covered by this loan, fully or partially, by means of disbursement orders in the formats especially provided by BAC/HONDURAS, and subsequent credit to its deposit account at the Institution, overdrafts, acceptances, promissory notes, security discounts, endorsements, bank guarantees, letters of credit and other bank operations susceptible to being performed under this mode of credit and that the parties agree to in a timely manner.- FOURTH: “SPECIAL AND GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS”: (1) For every disposal made by the CREDITED PARTY charged to the loan object of this agreement, the interests, legal tax and lien withholdings, commissions, expenses, terms and other modalities, as may be the case, that may be applicable to the specific transaction shall be agreed on.- (II) Notwithstanding the above stated, the following apply to this agreement: a) In the case of lack of reply, interests, legal tax and lien withholdings, as the case may be, respective commissions, expenses and personal and procedural costs and expenditures shall be borne by the CREDITED PARTY; b) THE CREDITED PARTY undertakes to open and keep a deposit account with BAC/HONDURAS, to which charges are hereby authorized to be made so as to pay for the payable obligations; c) BAC/HONDURAS reserves the right to abstain from attending, permitting or granting new provisions to THE CREDITED PARTY as part of the opening of the loan, at its entire criteria, for any reason whatsoever and without needing to justify such reason before THE CREDITED PARTY, whereas THE CREDITED PARTY hereby holds BAC HONDURAS harmless in the event of exercising this power; d) If upon the early or normal expiration of this agreement pending obligations exist towards third party bank guarantees, THE CREDITED PARTY undertakes to relieve BAN HONDURAS from this obligation within fifteen (15) days following such expiration; e) THE CREDITED PARTY hereby grants BAN HONDURAS the right to inspect its operations at any time and while this Agreement is in effect, through those persons duly authorized for such matter and to have access to the corresponding documents and accounting so as to ensure that the patrimonial conditions that BAN HONDURAS took into account upon approving and granting this loan have been maintained, that the funds originating from such have been destined to the purposes indicated at the time by the CREDITED PARTY and that the administrative policies and practices in effect guarantee the recovery of the balances due; f) THE CREDITED PARTY, at the request of BAC HONDURAS, must send a balance sheet, a profit and loss statement and any other document that is requested, as well as the

financial statements corresponding to its fiscal year following the closing of such, audited -if required-by an external firm registered with the National Banking and Insurance Commission; g) Likewise, BAC HONDURAS is hereby authorized to review the interest rates, and may adjust such every six (6) months according to the fluctuations affecting the reference rate stated in the different documents in which such are agreed on, and such shall be in effect once the term of notice set out in the regulations has elapsed and shall pay such rate in the same conditions as those of this loan; h) The funds of the loan shall be used for the purposes indicated at each time by THE CREDITED PARTY and approved by BAC HONDURAS; i) THE CREDITED PARTY must maintain its assets free of encumbrances, unless BAC HONDURAS otherwise agrees, in writing and prior to any affectation of such; j) THE CREDITED PARTY shall bear all charges, commissions, professional fees and fees relating to this deed, its certified true copy, registration and cancelation, as well as any other expense resulting from entering into this agreement, detailed in the rate log that is in effect, and BAC HONDURAS is hereby authorized to debit such from the account(s) managed by THE CREDITED PARTY for the payment of such; k) THE CREDITED PARTY understands and accepts that BAC HONDURAS shall provide a physical and electronic statement, when so required.- FIFTH: “DISCOUNTS AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE LOAN”: THE CREDITED PARTY, expressly authorized BAC HONDURAS to discount, transfer, subrogate and/or to fully or partially assign the loan referred to in this agreement and the created Instruments based on such agreement.- SIXTH: “REPAYMENT OF THE DEBIT BALANCE AND PLACE FOR PAYMENT”: I) THE CREDITED PARTY shall repay the sums owed to BAC/HONDURAS, under this agreement, according to the terms set out in each of the documents referred to in the clause titled “Forms of Disposal”, if applicable, and in the absence of such, upon the expiration of the term for the use of the loan stated in the clause titled “Procedure in Determining Noncompliance” after the loan has expired or the agreement is terminated in advance.- II) The same shall be understood with regard to the interests, legal tax and lien withholdings, in such case, commissions and expenses including procedural and personal costs incurred in by BAC/HONDURAS in claiming any sum determined in accordance with that agreed on herein or any other matter relating to this agreement. III) All amounts owed according to that indicated herein that have not specific interest assigned shall be considered as a loan to THE CREDITED PARTY and shall earn the interest in effect at the time of payment for such type of transaction, calculated as of the moment that BAC/HONDURAS made the respective disbursement. IV) All payments must be made3 at the offices of BAC/HONDURAS or where BAC/HONDURAS INDICATES. V) BAC/HONDURAS is hereby authorized to apply any existing balance in favor of THE CREDITED PARTY as deposits of any kind, as well as to dispose of the securities or payment documents, as a partial or total payment of the obligation consigned herein. SEVENTH: “EARLY TERMINATION”: I) Notwithstanding that provided in the previous clause, the right of the CREDITED PARTY to use the loan consigned herein shall be expire for the other causes set out in Article 889 of the Code of Commerce.- II) By virtue of this loan being granted in consideration of the solvency, financial position, credit conditions and other specific circumstances of THE CREDITED PARTY, both financial and of any other kind, as presented on the date of this document, BAC/HONDURAS may terminate this agreement in advance, at any moment, without any responsibility whatsoever and require the immediate payment of the debit balances, interests, legal tax and lien withholdings, as may be the case, commissions and expenses including procedural and personal costs incurred in by BAC/HONDURAS in any matter relating to this agreement, if in its sole and exclusive opinion, BAC/HONDURAS considers -without the obligation of verification-that the stated conditions of the CREDITED PARTY have changed, modifying the opinion of BAC/HONDURAS with regard to its creditworthiness. BAC/HONDURAS will also have the right of early termination and to immediately demand the payment of the debited balances and other concepts referred to in the previous section of this clause, if THE CREDITED PARTY should default regarding the payment of one installment of interests, capital or both in any of the obligations of this agreement, or does not fulfill any of the obligations, agreements or commitments consigned herein or subsequently undertaken; and if BAC/HONDURAS verifies that inaccurate statements were made or the existence of reserves regarding circumstances of the

CREDITED PARTY, such that BAC HONDURAS would not have granted this loan or would not have granted the same conditions had it known the true state of things, in this event reserving the right to claim the damages it could have suffered.- EIGHTH: “CREATION OF GUARANTEE”: Mrs. SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS, also known as SUSAN ALTAMIRANO, acting in her capacity as Legal Representative of the company known as PRICESMART HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA DE CAPITAL VARIABLE, and being able to use the abbreviation PSH, S.A. DE C.V., hereby states: That in order to guarantee each and every one of the obligations derived from the credit facility made to THE CREDITED PARTY, and referred to in this Instrument for the amount stated in the clause titled “Object of the Agreement”, plus current and in arrears interests, even those exceeding the last two years that have elapsed and the payable part of the current annuity, insurance premiums, commissions and legal tax and lien withholdings, as may be the case, personal expenses and costs, it establishes: a FIRST MORTGAGE WITH ITS CURRENT AND FUTURE BETTERMENTS: on the real property belonging to the company she represents, located at “urbanización El Sauce de Comayagûela, Municipio del Distrito Central” which is described as follows: FRACTION BC-1: with an area measuring twenty-one thousand two hundred and thirty-eight point twenty-three square meters (21,238.23 M2) equal to thirty thousand four hundred and sixty-one point fourteen square “varas” (30,461.14 V2), with the following courses, measurements and boundaries: From station twenty-five (25) to twenty-five A (25A), South bound eleven degrees, thirty-one minutes, twenty-three seconds East (S:1º31`23”E), measuring a distance of seventy-four point fifty-four meters (74.54 mts), adjacent to the real property owned by PROCASA; from Station twenty-five A (25A) to twenty-five B (25B), South bound, sixty-three degrees, forty-one minutes, forty-nine seconds East (S:63º41’49”E), measuring a distance of eighty-seven point thirty-nine meters (87.39Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-2: From Station twenty-five B (25B) to twenty-five C (25C), North bound, fifty degrees, fifty-nine minutes, forty-three seconds East (N: 50ª59`43”E), measuring a distance of one hundred and eight meters (108.00 Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-2; from Station twenty-five C (25C) to twenty-five D (25D), North bound fifty degrees, fifty-nine minutes, forty-three seconds East (N: 50º59`43”E), measuring a distance of five point forty-eight meters (5.48Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station twenty-five D (25D) to twenty-five E (25E), North bound forty-one degrees, thirty-nine minutes, twenty-five seconds West (N 41º39`25”W), measuring a distance of sixty-one point forty-five meters (61.45 Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station twenty-five E (25E) to twenty-five F (25F), North bound forty-one degrees, twenty-two minutes, seven seconds West ( N 41º22`07”W), measuring a distance of twenty-nine point forty-four meters (29.44Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station twenty-five F (25F) to twenty-five G (25G), North bound nine degrees, twenty-seven minutes, forty-six seconds West (N 09º27’46”W) measuring a distance of four point sixty meters (4.60Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from station twenty-five G (25G) to twenty-five H (25H), North bound thirty-seven degrees, thirty-nine minutes, twenty-three seconds West (N 37º39’23”W), measuring a distance of our point ninety-five meters (4.95Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from station twenty-five H (25H) to twenty-five I (25I), North bound thirty-six degrees, ten minutes, twenty-seven seconds West (N 36º10’27”W), measuring a distance of ninety point thirty-four meters (19.34 Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station twenty-five I (25I) to twenty-five J (25J), North bound twenty-nine degrees, forty-two minutes, forty-one seconds W (N 29º42’41”W), measuring a distance of five point ninety-seven meters (5.97Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station twenty-five J (25J) to twenty-five K (25K), North bound thirty-two degrees, thirty-three minutes, eight seconds West (N 32º33’08”W) measuring a distance of thirteen point sixty-three meters (13.63 Mts.) adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station twenty-five K (25K9 to twenty-five L (25L), South bound sixty-nine degrees, forty-nine minutes, eight seconds West (S 69º49’08”W), measuring a distance of one point twenty-five meters (1.25 mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station twenty-five L (25L) to thirteen A (13A), North bound forty-six degrees, twenty-seven minutes, forty-five seconds West (N 46º27’45”W), measuring a distance of twenty-nine point thirty-seven meters (29.37 Mts), adjacent to Fraction BC-3; from Station thirteen A (13A to fourteen (14, South bound fifty-one degrees, forty-eight minutes, thirteen seconds West (S 51º48’13”W), measuring a distance of ten

point sixty-seven meters (10.67 Mts), adjacent to Anillo periférico; from Station fourteen (14) to fifteen (15), South bound fifty-one degrees, seventeen minutes, fifty-seven seconds West (S 51º17’57”W), measuring a distance of nine point sixty-one meters (9.61 Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station fifteen (15) to sixteen (16) South bound fifty-one degrees, nineteen minutes, twenty-five seconds West (S 51º19’25”W), measuring a distance of ten point thirty-three meters (10.33 Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station sixteen (16) to seventeen (17) South bound fifty degrees, fifty-six minutes, eighteen seconds West (S 50º56’18”W), measuring a distance of five point six meters (5.06 Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station seventeen (17) to eighteen (18) South bound fifty-one degrees, thirty-nine minutes, twenty-six seconds West (S 51º39’26”W), measuring a distance of five point fourteen meters (5.14Mts.), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from station eighteen (18) to nineteen (19), South bound fifty-two degrees, two minutes, thirty-two seconds West (S 52º02’32”W), measuring a distance of five point twenty meters (5.20Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station nineteen (19) to twenty (20) South bound fifty-three degrees, ten minutes, twenty-five seconds West (S 53º10’25”W), measuring a distance of five point twenty-two meters (5.22Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station twenty (20) to twenty-one (21) South bound fifty-three degrees, forty-six minutes, thirty-one seconds West (S 53º46’31”W), measuring a distance of five point twenty-six meters (5.26 Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station twenty-one (21) to twenty-two (22) South bound fifty-four degrees, fifty-four minutes, thirty seconds West (S 54ª54’30”W), measuring a distance of five point twenty-six meters (5.26Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station twenty-two (22) to twenty-three (23) South bound fifty-five degrees, thirty-two minutes, three seconds West (S 55º32’03”W), measuring a distance of three point ninety-three meters (3.93Mts), adjacent to Anillo Periférico; from Station twenty-three (23) to twenty-four (24), South bound twenty-nine degrees, forty-four minutes, forty-nine seconds West (S 29º44’49”W), measuring a distance of thirty-seven point seventy-seven meters (37.77 Mts), adjacent to the real property owned by PROCASA; from station twenty-four (24) to twenty-five (25), or the starting point, South bound twenty-nine degrees, forty-four minutes, forty-nine seconds West (S 29º44’49”W), measuring a tangent of eight point twenty-eight meters (T=8.28 Mts), with a curve length of fifteen point eighty-five meters (Lc=15.85 Mts) and a radio of twenty-two meters (R=22.00 Mts) adjacent to the real property of PROCASA- Such real property was obtained by the company she represents from the company names PROYECTOS DE CENTROAMERICA S.A. DE C.V., on February eleven, two thousand and thirteen, through instrument number Ten, authorized by the Notary Claribel Medina de León and registered under paper registration number 1064807, entry number two (2) of the Institute of Mortgaged Property and Preventive Annotations of Francisco Morazón- Ownership documents that I the Notary attest to have had at sight; that in the event of judicial proceeding, the CREDITED PARTY in the event of enforcement submits to that set out in Section eight hundred and eighty-seven (887) to nine hundred and eleven (911) and the other applicable articles of the Civil Procedural Code, and in mutual agreement with Mr. CARLOS ELIAZ HANDAL GONZALEZ, value the described real property for the amount of TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIX MILLION AND 00/100 LEMPIRAS (LPS 286,000,000.00); which shall serve as a basis for its sale in public auction; the mortgaged property is subject to the payment of all of the obligations maintained by THE CREDITOR PARTY in BAC/HONDURAS.- NINTH: “AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE GUARANTEE”: THE CREDITED PARTY may not sell, exchange, lease, mortgage nor in any other way transfer or encumber the property it establishes as a guarantee, unless otherwise agreed on in writing by BAC/HONDURAS and before any affectation to such.- II) THE CREDITED PARTY waivers the right to reduction and imputation referred to in Article 2113 of the Civil Code- TENTH: “INSURANCE”. THE CREDITED PARTY must maintain the property mortgaged in this Instrument, while unsettled balances exist, fully ensured, as well as take out any other insurance in case it is required by BAC/HONDURAS, with an insurance company authorized by the National Banking and Insurance Commission and that is acceptable to BAC/HONDURAS against the risks required by the Bank, for an amount that is not less than the value of the loan, appointing BAC/HONDURAS as the irrevocable beneficiary of the respective policy(policies); THE CREDITED PARTY is bound to deliver

the original endorsement as well as a copy of the policy and accepted by the Bank for its custody. THE CREDITED PARTY understands and accepts that it must present the renewal of the insurance policy(ies) duly endorsed within a period of 30 days prior to the expiration of such; in the event that on the day before the expiration of the insurance policy (policies) the respective renewal has not been submitted, BAC/HONDURAS, will have the option of: a) signing and renewing the insurance policies on behalf of THE CREDITED PARTY, so as to guarantee the owed payment and b) to pay the premiums corresponding to such insurance on its own account. THE CREDITED PARTY hereby holds BAC/HONDURAS harmless of any type of responsibility in the event that the insurance taken out in the name of THE CREDITED PARTY is not underwritten or renewed. The amounts paid for such concept shall be immediately required and BAC/HONDURAS may, alternatively charge them to this loan, earning the same agreed on interest rate in effect for this loan transaction. The before stated shall be understood without prejudice that in the event of arrears of default by THE CREDITED PARTY in making such payments, this shall constitute a cause for default, by virtue of which BAC/HONDURAS may terminate the term of all the payment obligations by THE CREDITED PARTY and demand the judicial or extrajudicial payment; meanwhile, the reimbursement of the reimbursement shall be guaranteed by the before established mortgage; and BAC/HONDURAS shall also be authorized to debit deposits of any kind, as well as to dispose of the securities or payment documents to pay the premiums and monthly installments of the insurance; THE CREDITED PARTY authorizes BAC/HONDURAS to charge a commission in those events in which it provides the Bank with one or more duly endorsed insurance policies, whereby THE CREDITED PARTY is bound to annually renew such policy(policies) and deliver the originals of such, duly endorsed and accepted by the Bank for its custody, holding BAC/HONDURAS harmless regarding any type of responsibility in the event of the nonrenewal of such and BAC/HONDURAS is hereby authorized to renew such, at its sole criteria, on behalf of the CREDITED PARTY. Such commission shall be immediately required or BAC/HONDURAS may, alternatively, charge such to this loan, earning the same agreed on interest rate in effect for this loan transaction. Likewise, if THE CREDITED PARTY should repay the amount of the loan in advance, the insurance shall automatically be cancelled without any responsibility whatsoever regarding BAC/HONDURAS.- ELEVENTH: “PROCEDURE IN DETERMINING NONCOMPLIANCE”: In the event of the contravention or noncompliance of any of the stipulations contained in this Deed or any other obligation in favor of BAC/HONDURAS, or if false information of any nature was provided or if such company is found to be insolvent, BAC/HONDURAS shall be entitled to terminate the obligation of THE CREDITED PARTY in advance and demand the judicial or extrajudicial payment of the capital, interests, expenses through extrajudicial or through the herein agreed on procedures, in which event the account statement certified by the Accountant of BAC/HONDURAS shall serve for the effect of crediting the payable debt, document that shall be considered to constitute an integral part of this Deed; the CREDITED PARTY also states: That it is understood and has been convened that BAC/HONDURAS is hereby authorized to determine if it has fulfilled the obligations that IT has undertaken in this Deed, for which a simple note from BAC/HONDURAS’s General Management, of the person designated by such entity, stating the situation of noncompliance shall suffice. Such note shall be considered as integrally incorporated to this Deed and therefore, both parties hereby state that given that such is an integral part of this Deed, it shall be an instrument hindering to enforcement and shall serve as a basis for action of extrajudicial enforcement, in such case. THE CREDITED PARTY shall have a period of 30 days, once the notice of noncompliance has been given, to fulfill all the due obligations or to prove the fulfillment of such obligations to BAC/HONDURAS. It is hereby understood that the obligations provided in this agreement shall expire in advance and may be charged as if they were immediately due and payable with their corresponding interests and extrajudicial or judicial expenses, in the event that any of the following circumstances should concur: I) if THE CREDITED PARTY falls behind in the payment of one installment or payment of capital or interests;- II) The infringement or noncompliance of the CREDITED PARTY regarding any of the actions it is prohibited from carrying out.- III) If BAC/HONDURAS becomes aware and verifies that

the CREDITED PARTY did not provide complete information regarding the financial statements it submitted upon requesting the loan contained herein and that served as a basis for the granting of such loan.- TWELFTH: “EXTRAJUDICIAL COLLECTIONS OF DEBT”: Mr. CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALES, in the capacity in which he is acting, states: That all the before stated by Mrs. SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS, also known as SUSAN ALTAMIRANO, acting in her capacity as Legal Representative of the company PRICESMART HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA DE CAPITAL VARIABLE, also being able to use the abbreviation PSH, S.A. DE C.V., is true and that on behalf of the company he represents, BAC/HONDURAS, he accepts the stipulations made, accepts the Mortgage established in its favor as a guarantee and the fulfillment of the granted loan and that he agrees with the appraisal of the encumbered real property for the effects of auctioning in the event of noncompliance- Such is stated and granted by those who are aware of their right to personally read this Deed and, according to their request, I have fully read the content of such, which the grantors hereby ratify, sign and place their right index fingerprint; in addition to having warned them of their obligation to register this Instrument in the corresponding Registry. Knowledge, status, age, profession and occupation, nationality and domicile of one and the other party to which I hereby attest. As well as to having had at sight the following personal documents, listed in their order or appearance: SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS, also known as SUSAN ALTAMIRANO, Identity Card number 0501-1974-09899; the company known as PRICESMART HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA DE CAPITAL VARIABLE, which may use the abbreviation PSH, S.A. DE C.V., National Tax Registration Code 05019003078013; CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALES, Identity Card No. 0801-1976-07349; the company BAC/HONDURAS National Tax Registration Code 08019995222486.- I ATTEST: (SIGNATURES AND FINGERPRINTS).- SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS also known as SUSAN ALTAMIRANO- CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALES- SIGNATURE, NOTARY SEAL AND THE FINGERPRINT OF RUBEN ANTONIO MENDOZA DIAZ.

At the request of the grantors, for delivery to Mr. CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALES, in his capacity as manager and Legal Representative of the company known as BAC/HONDURAS, book, I seal and sign this first certified copy in the same place and on the same date on which it was granted, on the corresponding official paper, with the payment of the registry services as stated in receipt number TGR-0000000001367219, duly paid up, the original copy with which such matches under the number pre-inserted in my Official Book of Notarial Records pertaining to public instruments of this year, where I have noted this order of payment. (Signature: Illegible, Fingerprint).

(the following page, no. 1815192 is blank).

The following page contains a payment slip issued by the Department of Finance of the Treasury of the Republic of Honduras. This payment slip states that PRICESMART HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA DE CAPITAL VARIABLE, with National tax registration Number 05019003078013 paid the sum of 429,200.00 (Lempiras- Official currency of the Republic of Honduras) for the concept Registration Fees in accordance with the Property Act. Payment was made in San Pedro Sula Honduras on March 10, 2014. Signature Illegible.

The last page contains a copy of the payment slip issued by BAC HONDRUAS at its branch in San Pedro Sula, confirming the payment of 429,200.00 Lemprias for the concept of Tax Payment, made by PRICESMART HONDRUAS, National Tax Registration 5019003078013. --

PRIVATE LOAN AGREEMENT

FOR THE SUM OF 286,000,000.00 LEMPIRAS (Official currency of Honduras)

WE, SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS, also known as SUSAN ALTAMIRANO, of legal age, married, with a degree in Business Administration, Honduran, bearer of Identity Card No.

0501-1974-09899; acting in my capacity as LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Company PRICESMART HONDURAS, S.A. DE C.V., with National Tax Registration (RTN for its initials in Spanish) No. 05019003078013, from here on in identified as THE BORROWER and, on the other hand, CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALES, of legal age, married, Civil Engineer, bearer of Identity Card No. 0801-1976-07349, acting in my capacity as MANAGER AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE of BANCO AMERICA CENTRAL HONUDRAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, with National Tax Registration Number: 08019995222486, which from hereon in shall exclusively be identified as BAC HONDURAS, have agreed to enter into, and in effect enter into this loan agreement, subject to the following conditions: FIRST. I state that the company that I represent received the sum of TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SIX MILLION LEMPIRAS AND 00/100 CENTRS (LPS. 286,000,00.00), to its full satisfaction, as a loan from BAC HONDURAS; sum that such company shall pay to BAC HONDURAS, or to the name of such in the city of San Pedro Sula, Department of Cortes, in “lempiras” or in the official currency of the Republic of Honduras, as follows: In a term of 120 MONTHS, INCLUDING A 24 MONTH GRACE PERIOD FOR CAPITAL, ONLY PAYING INTERESTS EVERY QUARTER AND 32 QUARTERLY CAPITAL PAYMENTS OF LPS 8,937,500.00 PLUS QUARTERLY INTERESTS; the first interest payment must be made on JUNE 07, 2014; and the first Capital payment must be made on JUNE 07, 2016 and, succesively, without any interruption whatsoever, on the 07 day of each of the following months until the expiration of such on MARCH 07, 2024. SECOND: I continue stating, in my capacity as the representative of THE ACCREDITED, that this loan shall earn TWELVE POINT SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (12.75%) annual interest, using the average weighted tiem deposit rate in national currently corresponding to the last month published on the web page of Banco Central de Honduras. With regard to this loan, the initial referrence rate is that of the month of Januayra 2014, which is 11.14%, to which 1.61% is added. Given that the rate is variable, on the date that it is reviewed, the interest rate shall be that produced from adding the referrence rate plus 1.61%. The interest rate earned in this loan may not be less than 12.5%, regardless of the variations affecing the here in stated referrence rate. If Banco Central de Honduras should cease to publish the rates used as a referrence, the rate published by the National Banking and Insurance Commission shall be used as an equivalent. THIRD. In the event of default, the company I represent, THE BORROWER, shall also pay a monthly surcharge of TWO PERCENT (2%) and, should the bank interest rate authorized by Banco Central de Honduras increase, for the same destination for which the interest rate charge for this loan was founded, BAC HONDURAS is hereby authorized to increase such rate immediately and authomatically, without any notice whatsoever, and such shall be paid in the same conditions applicable to this loan. FOURTH. I continue to state in representation of the BORROWER that in the event of defautl, resulting from the lack of payment of one of the agreed on installments or interest, without the term being considered as extended and without any requirement what so ever, my principal shall pay the convened monthly capitalized interest on the payable interest(s). FIFTH. THE BORROWER, through its representantive, continues to state that lack of payment when any of the installments become payable, the personal or corporate engagement in actions or events that, in the opinion of BAC HONDRUAS, endanger the fulfillment of the obligations, or the claim or embargo carried out against myself of against the company I represent, shall cause BAC HONDURAS to declare the obligation as payable and to demand immediate payment and, in such case, for the effects of a legal claim, in my personal capactiy and in representation of the company, we expressly submit ourselves to the jurisdiction and competence of the Civil Court of Francisco Morazón, designated by BAC HONDURAS. SIXTH. In my capacity as the legal representative of the BORROWER, I hereby state that for the effect of declaring the obligation payable in advance, a simple note from the general management of BAC HONDURAS or the person designated by such, stating such, shall suffice; whereby BAC HONDURAS is hereby authorized to charge to the account, at the same agreed on interest rate, the sum of the due interests; BAC HONDURAS is alwy hereby authorized to apply any balance existing in favor of the company I represent, debtors and/or guarantor of the Bank, such as savings deposits, term checks, etc. to the debt, as well as to make use of the securities or payment documents, owned by the debtor and or the

guarantor, as a full or paratial payment of the obligation or any other debt existing with BAC HONDURAS. SEVENTH. I, CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALES, or legal age, married, Civil Engineer, in my capactiy as MANAGER AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF BAC HONDURAS state that all of that stated above by the BORROWER is true and has been convened, and committs BANCO AMERICA CENTRAL HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA to fulfill its corresponding obligations. In witness whereof, I sign this document in the city of San Pedro Sula, Department of Cortes, on march 07, 2014.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Illegible signature)

SUSAN ANDREA ALTAMIRANO CISNEROS, also known as SUSAN ALTAMIRANO. LEGAL REPRESENATIVE. PRICESMART HONDURAS, S.A. DE C.V.

(Blank)

CARLOS ELIAS HANDAL GONZALEZ

BANCO DE AMERICA CENTRAL HONDURAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA

EX-10.5

Exhibit 10.5

Republic of Panama. Province of Tanama. Fifth Notary Office of the Circuit. Lawyer Diomedes Edgardo Cerrud, Notary. Corresponding modification. (Copy for informational purposes only).----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DEED NO. 8931 dated March 31, 2014.------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THROUGH WHICH, METROBANK hereby declares the cancellation of some mortgage encumbrance and antichresis established in its favor and, simultaneously, BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA and PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. enter into three (3) Loan Agreements, all of which are guaranteed with a first mortgage and antichresis on various properties.

(The stamp and handwritten information provided here are illegible).------------------------

PUBLIC DEED NUMBER: EIGHT THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE. (8,981). THROUGH WITH METROBANK, S.A. states that all mortgage and antichresis liens established in its favor have been paid up and, at the same time, THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA and PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. enter into three (3) Loan Agreements, all guaranteed with a first antichresis mortgage on various properties. ----------------------------

Panama, March 31, 2014.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In Panama City, Capital of the Public and head of the Notary circuit of bearing the same name, on March thirty-one (31) two thousand and fourteen (2014), before mi, Lawyer DIOMEDES EDGARDO CERRUD, Public Notary of the Fifth Circuit of Panama, bearer of Personal identity card number eight-one hundred and seventy-one - three hundred and one (8-171-301), personally appeared Mr. ERNESTO ANTONIO BOYD SASSO, male, of legal age, Panamanian, married, banker, with Personnal Identity card number eight - one hundred and forty-seven- ninety-three (8-147-93), neighbor of this city, acting on behalf and in representation of METROBANK, S.A., a corporation duly registered under Card two hundred and forty-seven thousand one hundred and ninety three (247193), Role thirty-two thousand three hundred and thirty (32330), and Image seventy-two (72) of the Microfilm (Commercial) Section of the Public Registry, in his capacity as the General Proxy, duly authorized to celebrate this act as stated in the General Power of Attorney registered under Card number forty-seven thousand one hundred and ninety-three (47193), Redi Document one million, seventy-five thousand six hundred and fifty-seven (1065657), who from here on in shall be referred to as THE BANK, persons of my personal acquaintance and who requested that I proceed as I am hereby proceeding to do, as follows:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIRST: That through Public Deed number ten thousand one hundred and twenty-two (10,122), dated August twenty-seven (27), two thousand and ten (2010), issued by the Eleventh Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, registered under Card four hundred and eighty-seven thousand and seventeen 8487017), Redi document number one million eight hundred and thirty-five thousand, three hundred and forty-two (1835342), Mortgage Section, Letter H, of the Public Registry, THE BANK and the company PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. entered into a Commercial Mortgage Loan Agreement with a First Mortgage and Antichresis on property number two hundred and eighty-five thousand three hundred and fifty-one (285351), registered to Document one million four hundred and one thousand three hundred and sixty-three (1401363), of the Property Section, Public Registry of the Province of Panama.---------------------------------------------SECOND: That through this Public Deed, THE BANK, in its capacity as the Mortgage and Antichresis Creditor, hereby fully cancelled the First Mortgage and Antichresis established in its favor and by such virtue has repaid all encumbrances towards THE BANK, pertaining to Property number two hundred and eighty-five thousand three hundred and fifty-one (285351) registered to Document one million four hundred and one thousand three hundred and sixty-three (1401363), of the Property Section, Public Registry pertaining to the Province of Panama,

as well as the ownership limitation right on such property.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRD: THE BANK proceeds with this cancellation by virtue of the fact that it has received Promissory Payment Letter dated (illegible) twenty-one (21), two thousand and thirteen (2013), issued by THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA. Ref: three zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero six seven four (300000000674), signed by Iraiza Achón (documentary Service Manager) and Gicela de Vaca (Assistant Documentary Service Manager), modified by the note dated January ten 810), two thousand and fourteen (2014), through which it undertakes to pay THE BANK the amount of FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS AND 00/100 (us$4,000,000.00) in official currency of the United Sates of America, plus the general interests resulting to such date of cancellation, corresponding to the cancellation of the obligations held by PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. with THE BANK.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOURTH: THE BANK states that this cancellation of (illegible) is conditioned to the simultanouse registration and certification in the Public Registry, in this Public Deed, of this cancellation of encumbrances and of the loan agreement that PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. enters into with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, guaranteed with a First Mortgage and Antichresis on the before stated Property number two hundred and eighty-five thousand three hundred and fifty-one (285351), with an express assignment for the amount of FOUR MILLION DOLLARS (us$4,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America plus the interests generated to the cancellation date in favor of THE BANK and if the above indicated Registration in the registry before April ten (10), two thousand and fourteen (2014), this cancellation of lines and encumbrances shall not be valid and shall not be legally in effect.-------------------------------------

FIFTH: THE BANK states that all expenses relating to the legal preparation and endorsement of these Minutes concerning cancellation of encumbrances shall be borne by the company PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A.------------------------------------------------------------

In this same situation, the following personally appeared before me: MRS. BRITTANNIA AMAYA, female, Panamanian, of legal age, married, banker, neighbor of the city of Panama, with personally identity card number eight- three hundred and seventy-four - seven hundred and seventy 88-374-770), acting on behalf and in representation of THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, a corporation organized and incorporated according to the laws of Canada, capable of doing business in the Republic of Panama, as stated under card number S.E. zero zero zero one hundred and twenty four (S.E. 000124) of the Microfilm (commercial) Section of the Public Registry, in her capacity as Legal Representative and General Proxy of such bank, authorized to celebrate this act as stated under card S.E. zero zero zero one hundred and twenty-four (S.E. 000124), document two million one hundred and three thousand two hundred and ten (2053210), on the one hand and, on the other hand, Mr. PABLO EDUARDO FRANCESCHI, male, Panamanian, of legal age, married, executive, neighbor of the city of Panama, with personal identity card number eight - four hundred and twenty-three - eight hundred and thirty-seven (8-423-837), acting on behalf and in representation of PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A., a corporation organized and incorporated according to the laws of the Republic of Panama, registered under card three hundred and eight thousand and seventy-one (308071), film role forty-seven thousand six hundred and seventy (47670), image sixty (60) of the Microfilm (commercial) Section of the Public Registry, duly authorized to enter into this act by the General Board of Shareholders of such company, as stated in the act which certified copy is delivered to me to attach such to the public deed, and who from here on in shall be referred to as THE DEBTOR, persons of my acquaintance and who request that I sated the following, as I proceed to do, in this public deed:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

STATEMENTS.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

One (1). Through public deed number fourteen thousand, two hundred and ninety-seven (14,297), dated August thirteen (3) two thousand and nine (2009) of the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, from here on in simbly referred to as “public deed number fourteen thousand two hundred and ninety-seven

(14297)”, THE BANK and THE DEBTOR entered into a loan agreement for the amount of TEN MILLION US DOLLARS (US$10,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America (from here on in, “Loan A Agreement”).----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Two (2): That in order to guarantee the fulfillment of each and every one of the obligations to be fulfilled by the DEBTOR by virtue of this Loan A Agreement, THE DEBTOR, through public deed number fourteen thousand two hundred and ninety-seven (14297), has established a FIRST MORTGAGE AND ANTICHRESIS in favor of THE BANK on property number sixty-nine thousand nine hundred and seventy-one (69,971), registered under volume one thousand six hundred and ninety-one (1691), folio three hundred and one (301) of the Property Section, Province of Panama, of the Public Registry.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Three (3) That the liens referred to in point two (2) above, were duly registered under card number four hundred and sixty-two thousand five hundred and nineteen (462519), document one million six hundred and thirty-three thousand one hundred and forty-one (1633141) of the Mortgage and Antichresis Section of the Public Registry.------------

Four (4). That through public deed number thirteen thousand three hundred and eight (13,308) dated September fourteen (14), two thousand and ten (2010), of the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, from hereon in simply referred to as “public deed number thirteen thousand three hundred and eight (13,308)”, registered under card number four hundred and sixty-two thousand five hundred and nineteen (462519), document one million eight hundred and forty-five thousand six hundred and twenty-five (1845625) of the Mortgage and Antichresis Section of the Public Registry, (a) THE BANK and THE DEBTOR agreed to keep THE FIRST MORTGAGE AND ANTICHRESIS providing access to the Loan A Agreement, in effect.---------------------------------------------------------

Five (5). That the parties also state and acknowledge that to December fifteen (15), two thousand and thirteen (2013), THE DEBTOR owes THE BANK, for the concept of the LOAN A AGREEMENT, the amount of FIVE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS AND EIGHTEEN CENTS (US$5,750,000.18) in official currency of the United States of America, for the concept of capital.------------------------------------------------

Six (6): That in addition to the above statements and in order to enter into three (3) new loan agreements, which are identified in this public deed as Loan B Agreement, Loan C Agreement and Loan D Agreement, respectively, to add certain properties to the object of the before mentioned mortgage and antichresis liens and to state certain additional agreements regarding such, the parties have agreed to enter into and hereby actually enter into, the agreements contained in the following clauses:---------------

FIRST PART------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Loan B Agreement.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIRST: THE DEBTOR accepts to have received, to its full satisfaction, from THE BANK, under the concept of a loan, the amount of FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS (us$4,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America.-----------------------------

SECOND: The entire loan amount shall be destined by THE DEBTOR to cancel certain obligations undertaken by THE DEBTOR with METROBANK, S.A.--------------------------------------

THIRD: THE DEBTOR is required to pay THE BANK monthly interests on the amounts owed in this loan agreement at an annual rate resulting from adding three point five (3.5) percentage points to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) quoted to THE BANK for thirty-day 830) periods. The rate received by THE BANK shall be held as full proof. THE BANK shall determine the rate according to the before stated, on a regular basis or according to the frequency that THE BANK, at its entire discretion, considers to be convenient. It is agreement that, exclusively regarding article one thousand five hundred and ninety-four

(1594) of the Civil Code, the interest rate shall in no event be less than three point five percent (3.5%) a year.-----------------------------------------------------------------

The interest rate in effect, at the time of the signing of this agreement, is three point eighty-six percent (3.86%). The interest rate in effect equals the product of dividing the annualized nominal interest rate by the annual payment frequency, subject to the unit, all raised to the payment frequency, subtracted from the unit; and which multiplied by one hundred (100) will produce the annual real interest percentage. It is hereby understood that this rate in effect will vary in the event that any of the elements used to calculated such should vary.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is also likewise agreed that THE BANK may vary, as many times at it deems convenient, the differential or percentage of interests to be changed on the above stated LIBOR rate, either by increasing or decreasing such. In the event or an increase or decrease to the referred to differential, as previously indicated, THE BANK shall inform THE DEBTOR of the new differential and, if within a period of ten (10) calendar days following the date on which such notice was sent THE DEBTOR does not provide written notice of its inconformity, such differential shall be considered to be accepted and in effect as of the date indicated by THE BANK. If, on the contrary, THE DEBTOR, states its inconformity with such differential, then the entire debt shall be considered due and payable and THE DEBTOR shall be required to cancel the obligation within sixty (60) calendar days following such statement.----------------------------------------------------------------------

It is also likewise agreed that in the event of circumstances affecting the financial markets of Panama or London THE BANK is unable to obtain LIBOR rate quotes, or if economically damaging or impossible to THE BANK, at its entire discretion, to continue using such quote in determining the interest rate to be paid by THE DEBTOR on the sums owed to THE BANK, by virtue of this loan agreement, then THE BANK shall notify THE DEBTOR in writing and THE DEBTOR and THE BANK, as of the date of such notice and during a period of fifteen (15) calendar days, shall negotiate, in good faith, and seeking to find an alternative source mutually acceptable to both parties as a basis to determine the interest rate applicable to this loan. If THE DEBTOR and THE BANK reach an agreement regarding the use of an alternative source to use in order to determine the interest rate applicable to this loan, such rate shall apply (illegible) the before stated fifteen (15) days. If, on the contrary, the parties are unable to reach an agreement regarding the referred to alternative source, then THE BANK shall indicate the new interest rate applicable to the loan, which shall begin to govern as of the end of the referred to fifteen (15) day period and, in the event that THE DEBTOR should states is inconformity with such new rate, then the entire debt shall be considered due and payable and THE DEBTOR shall be required to cancel the obligation within sixty (60) calendar days following its statement.------------------------------------------------------------------------

In order to calculate the interests, the number of calendar days that have elapsed shall be used and using one (1) three hundred and sixty (360) day year as a factor.-----------------

Interest payments shall be made each month and the first payment must be made thirty (30) days after the this loan is disbursed and in the same way, successively, each month on the corresponding dates. Along with these payments for the concept of interests, THE DEBTOR shall pay amounts to be destined to a Special Interest Compensation Fund (F.E.C.I for its initials in Spanish).---------------------------------------------------------

THE DEBTOR accepts that in the case of delay in any payment established in this agreement, THE BANK shall be authorized to charge THE DEBTOR, with no need of notice or intimation, a delinquent interest rate of two percent (2%) a year, in addition to the interest rate agreed on in the first clause, on the amounts due and pending payment, calculated as of the date of such default until the full payment of such.------------

THE DEBTOR agrees that, at the option of THE BANK, the interest in arrears and not paid on their regular and default dates) shall be capitalized and shall earn the same interests set for the payment of capital.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOURTH: THE DEBTOR is required to pay THE BANK the full amount loaned, in other words FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS (US$4,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, in a

maximum term of five 85) years starting as of the date on which this public deed is duly registered in the Public Registry, through fifty-nine (59) monthly consecutive installments to capital for the amount of no less than THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE US DOLLARS AND THIRTY-THREE CENTS (US$33,333.33) in official currency of the United States of America , each , and one (1) final installment for the remaining unpaid balance. The fist installment must be made thirty (30) days after the disbursement of this loan has been made and successively each month on the corresponding dates, except for the last installment, which shall be made on the expiration date of this loan.---------------------------------

Notwithstanding, the Parties agree that the original term of this loan shall be extended for an additional period of five (5) years, of so decided upon by THE BANK, at its entire discretion. If THE BANK decides to grant the mentioned extension, it shall inform THE DEBTOR of this in writing before the expiration of the original term. In the event that the stated extension should indeed come into effect, THE DEBTOR, instead of making the final installment set out in the previous paragraph, shall continue to pay the loan through monthly consecutive installments for an amount of no less than THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-THREE CENTS (US$33,333.33) in official currency of the United Stats of America, each. ------------

Upon the expiration of the original term of five (5) years of the extension of such, THE DEBTOR shall pay any balance due established in the books of THE BANK in a single payment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIFTH: THE DEBTOR hereby undertakes the obligation to pay THE BANK, in a single payment, for the concept of closing commission, a sum equal to zero point fifty percent (0.50%) of the amount of loan stated in the FIRST clause, above, which closing commission equals the amount of TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS (US$20,000.00) in the official currency of the United States of America, plus the Personal Property Transfer and Service Lending Tax (ITBMS for its initials in Spanish) resulting from such commission. This amount shall be paid by THE DEBTOR at the time of the signing of this public deed.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SIXTH: It is hereby understood and agreed that THE DEBTOR may make prepayments as long as (i) THE BANK is notified in writing about such pre-payment at least seven (7) days before hand, and ii) THE DEBTOR pays THE BANK any funding breakage costs incurred in by THE BANK.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SECOND PART-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Loan Agreement C.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEVENTH: THE DEBTOR states that in addition to the amount stated in the FIRST clause, above, it accepts to have received, to its full satisfaction, from THE BANK, under the concept of a loan, the amount of TWENTY MILLION US DOLLARS (US$20,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America.-------------------------------------------------------------

EIGHTH: The total amount of the loan shall be destined by THE DEBTOR to finance the expansion of its PriceSmart clubs.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NINTH: THE DEBTOR is required to make monthly interest payments to THE BANK on the amounts owed based on this loan agreement, for an annual rate produced upon adding three point five (3.5) percentage points to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) quoted to THE BANK for thirty (30) day periods. The quote received by THE BANK shall be understood as full proof. THE BANK shall determine such according to the before stated, with the regularity or frequency that THE BANK considers convenient, at its entire discretion.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is hereby agreed that, exclusively for the effects of article one thousand five hundred and ninety-four (1594) of the Civil Code, the interest rate shall in no event be less than three point five percent (3.5%) per year.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The interest in effect, at the time of the signing of this agreement, is three point eighty-six percent (3.86%) a year. The interest rate in effect equals the product of dividing the nominal annualized interest rate by the annual payment frequency, added to the unit (illegible) elevated to the payment frequency, subtracted from the unit; and which multiplied by one hundred (100) shall produce the annual percentage interest in effect. It is hereby understood that the rate in effect shall vary in the event that any of the elements used to calculate such should vary.-----------------------------------------------------------------------

It is likewise equally agreed that THE BANK may, as many times as it considers it convenient, vary the differential or percentage of interests charged on the above stated LIBOR rate, whether by increasing or decreasing such. In the event of an increase or decrease in the referred to differential, according to the before stated, THE BANK shall inform THE DEBTOR of the new differential. If within ten (10) calendar days following the date on which such notice was sent THE DEBTOR does not express its inconformity in writing, such differential shall be considered to be accepted and in effect as of the date on which it was indicated by THE BANK. If, on the contrary, THE DEBTOR states its inconformity with such differential, then the entire debt shall be considered due and payable and THE DEBTOR shall be required to cancel the obligation within sixty (60) calendar days following its manifestation.-----------------------------------------------

It is hereby likewise agreed that due to circumstances affecting the financial markets of Panama or London, THE BANK is unable to obtain LIBOR quotes, or if it is economically detrimental or impossible for the BANK, THE BANK, at its entire discretion, shall continue using such quote in determining the interest rate to be paid by THE DEBTOR on the sums owed to THE BANK by virtue of this loan agreement, then THE BANK shall notify THE DEBTOR of such event, and THE DEBTOR and THE BANK, as of the date of such notice and during a fifteen (15) calendar day period, shall negotiate, in good faith, seeking to find an alternate source that is mutually acceptable as a basis to determine the interest rate applicable to this loan. If THE DEBTOR and THE BANK reach an agreement regarding the use of an alternate source as a basis to determine the interest rate applicable to this loan, such rate shall be applicable upon the conclusion of the before stated fifteen days. If, on the contrary, the parties do not reach an agreement regarding the referred to alternative source, then THE BANK shall indicate the new interest rate applicable to this loan, which shall enter into effect as of the conclusion of the referred to fifteen (15) day period, and, should THE DEBTOR states is inconformity regarding such new rate, then the full debt shall be considered due and payable and THE DEBTOR shall be required to cancel the obligation within sixty (60) calendar days following its manifestation.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To calculate the interests, the number of calendar days that have elapsed shall be taken into account and a factor of one (1) three hundred and sixty (360) day year shall be used.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interest payments shall be made on a monthly basis, the first of which must be paid thirty (30) days after the disbursement of this loan has been made and onwards, successively, each month, on the corresponding dates. Along with the interest payments, THE DEBTOR shall pay the amounts destined for the Special Interest Compensation Fund (F.E.C.I. for its initials in Spanish). -------------------------------------------------

THE DEBTOR accepts that in the event of delay in any payment set out in this agreement, THE BANK shall be authorized to charge THE DEBTOR, without need of notice of intimation, a default interest rate of two percent (2%) a year, in addition to the interest rate agreed on in this clause, over the expired and pending payment amounts, calculated as of the date on which the default begins and until it is fully paid up.-------------

THE DEBTOR agrees that, at the option of THE BANK, interests in arrears and due on their dates (both regular and for defaults) shall be capitalized and shall earn the same interests set for capital.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TENTH: THE DEBTOR is required to pay THE BANK the entire amount loaned, that is to say, TWENTY MILLION

US DOLLARS (US$20,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America, within a maximum term of five (5) years starting as of the date on which this public deed is duly registered in the Public Registry, through fifty-nine (59) consecutive monthly installments for an amount of no less than ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS AND SIXTY-SEVEN CENTS (US$ 166,666.67), in official currency of the United States of America, each and one (1) final installment for the remaining unpaid balance. The first installment must be paid thirty (30) days after the disbursement of this loan has been made, and thus, successively, each month, on the corresponding dates, except for the final installment, which shall be made upon the expiration of the term of this loan.--------

Notwithstanding, the parties agree that the original term of this loan shall be extended for an additional five (5) year period, if so decided upon by THE BANK, at its entire discretion. If THE BANK decides to grant the mentioned extension, it shall inform THE DEBTOR in writing of such before the expiration of the original term. In the event that the stated extension is actually granted, THE DEBTOR, instead of paying the final installment stated in the previous paragraph, will continue to pay the loan through consecutive monthly instalments to capital of no less than ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS AND SIXTY-SEVEN CENTS (US$166,666.67), in official currency of the United States of America, each. Upon the expiration of the original five (5) year term or the extension of such, if such is granted, THE DEBTOR shall pay the balance stated in the books of THE BANK in a single installment. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ELEVENTH: THE DEBTOR undertakes the obligation to pay THE BANK, one time only, for the concept of the closing commission, a sum equal to zero point fifty percent (0.50%) of the amount of the loan stated in the SEVENTH clause above, that is to say, the closing commission equals the amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS (us$100,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, PLUS THE Personal Property Transfer and Service Lending Tax (ITBMS for its initials in Spanish) resulting from such commission. This amount shall be paid by THE DEBTOR upon the signing of this public deed.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TWELFTH: It is hereby understood and agreed that THE DEBTOR may make pre payments as long as (i) THE BANK is notified in writing of such pre-payment at least seven (7) days in advance and (ii) THE DEBTOR pays THE BANK any funding breakage costs incurred in by THE BANK.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRD PART-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Loan D Agreement.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRTEENTH: THE BANK sates that, in addition to the loans mentioned in the above FIRST and SEVENTH clauses, on this date it has granted THE DEBTOR a monetary loan for the amount of TEN MILLION US DOLLARS (us$10,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, amount that shall be paid by THE DEBTOR upon the expiration of a term of six (6) months starting as of the date that this public deed is duly registered in the Public Registry.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOURTEENTH: The total loan amount shall also be destined by THE DEBTOR to finance the expansion of its PriceSmart clubs.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIFTEENTH: Notwithstanding that stated in the THIRTEENTH clause above, it is hereby understood and agreed that the disbursement of this loan shall depend and be subject to the fulfillment of all of the following conditions:-------------------------------------------------------------

(a) That this public deed and the mortgage and antichresis liens constituted in such are duly definitely registered in the Public Registry.-------------------------------------------------

(b) That all representations and guarantees in question in the THIRTY-FIRST clause of this public deed are correct and true on the date of the disbursement, as if such had been provided on such date.---------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) That THE DEBTOR is faithfully fulfilling each and every one of the obligations set out in this public deed.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(d) That none of the causes for early termination contemplated in the THIRTY-SIXTH clause of this public deed have occurred and continue in effect.----------------

(e) That no event that, by providing notice regarding such, or through the elapse of time or both reasons, constitutes a cause for early termination contemplated in the THIRTY-SIXTH clause of this public deed has not taken place or continue in effect.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(f) That no substantial adverse change in negotiations, in the financial condition, in the operations, in the expectations of THE DEBTOR, giving THE BANK reasonable basis to conclude that THE DEBTOR is unable, or will be unable to fulfill or observe its obligations towards THE BANK is produced.------------------------

(g) That no circumstance of a financial, political, economic or other nature, whether national or international, giving THE BANK fundamental reasons to conclude that THE DEBTOR is or shall be unable to fulfill and observe its obligations towards THE BANK, has been produced.--------------------------------------------------------

(h) That THE DEBTOR has delivered to THE BANK an updated appraisal of the mortgaged properties that is acceptable to THE BANK.-------------------------------------

(i) That the total value of the mortgaged properties, according to the appraisal referred to in paragraph (h) above, represents a coverage of at least eighty-five point ten percent (85.10%) with regard to the total amount of the loan contained in this public deed……………………………………………………….

(j) That THE DEBTOR has formalized a “Interest Rate Swap Hedging Transaction” with THE BANK for each of the loans contained in this public deed.---------------------

SIXTEENTH: THE DEBTOR is required to pay THE BANK, on a monthly basis, interests on the amounts owned in this loan agreement, based on the annual rate resulting from adding three point five (3.5) percentage points to the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), quoted to THE BANK for thirty (30) day periods. The quote received by THE BANK shall be held as full proof. THE BANK shall determine the rate according to that previously stated according to the regularity or frequency that THE BANK considers convenient at its entire discretion.-----------------------------------------------

It is hereby agreed that, exclusively for the effects of article one thousand five hundred and ninety-four (1594) of the Civil Code, the interest rate shall in no event be less than three point five percent (3.5%) a year.---------------------------------------------------------

The interest rate in effect at the time of the signing of this agreement is three point eighty-six percentage (3.86%) a year. The interest rate in effect is equal to the product of dividing the nominal annualized interest rate by the annual payment frequency, added to the unit, all elevated to the payment frequency (illegible) o9f the unit; and which multiplied by one hundred (100) shall produce the annualized percentage rate in effect. It is hereby understood that this rate in effect shall vary in the event that any of the elements used to calculate such should vary.----------------------

It is likewise agreed that THE BANK may, as many times at it considers it convenient, vary the differential or the percentage of interests charged on the above mentioned LIBOR rate, whether by increasing or decreasing such. In the event of an increase or decrease to the referred to differential, according to the before stated, THE BANK shall inform THE DEBTOR of the new differential and, if within a term of ten (10) calendar days following the date on which such communication was sent to THE DEBTOR such debtor does not express its inconformity, such differential shall be understood to have been accepted and

in effect as of the date indicated by THE BANK. If, on the contrary, THE DEBTOR should state its inconformity with such differential, then the entire debt shall be considered due and payable and THE DEBTOR shall be required to cancel the obligation within sixty (60) calendar days following such statement.----------------------

It is hereby likewise agreed that in the event that circumstances affecting the financial markets of Panama or London, THE BANK is unable to obtain LIBOR quotes, or if economically detrimental or impossible for THE BANK, at its entire discretion, to continue using such quote determined as the interest rate to be paid by THE DEBTOR on the amounts owed to THE BANK by virtue of this loan agreement, then THE BANK shall notify THE DEBTOR of such event and the DEBTOR and the BANK, as of the date of such notice and during a fifteen (15) calendar day period, shall, in good faith, negotiate seeking to find an alternative source that is mutual acceptable to both as a basis to determine the interest rate applicable to this loan. If THE DEBTOR and THE BANK reach an agreement regarding the use of an alternate source as a basis to determine the interest rate applicable to this loan, such rate shall be applied upon the conclusion of the before stated fifteen (15) day period. If, on the contrary, the parties are unable to reach an agreement regarding the referred to alternative sources, then THE BANK shall indicate the new interest rate applicable to this loan, which shall be in effect as of the conclusion of the referenced fifteen (15) day period and, in the event that THE DEBTOR should state its inconformity with such new rate, then the loan shall be considered due and payable and THE DEBTOR shall be required to cancel the obligation within sixty (60) calendar days following its manifestation.----------------------------------------------------------------------

To calculate interests, the number of calendar days that have elapsed shall be taken into account and one (1) year consisting of three hundred and sixty (360) days, shall be used as a factor.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interest payments shall be made each month, the first of which must be paid thirty (30) days after the disbursement of the loan has been made and, thereon, successively, each month, on the corresponding dates. Along with these payments for the concept of interests, THE DEBTOR shall pay amounts destined to the Special Compensation of Interest Fund (F.E.C.I. for its initials in Spanish) .----------------------------

THE DEBTOR accepts that in the event of delay in any of the payments set out in this agreement, THE BANK shall be authorized to charge THE DEBTOR, without requiring notice or intimation, A DEFAULT INTEREST RATE OF TWO PERCENT (2%) a year, in addition to the interest rate agreed on in this clause, on the sums owed and pending, calculated as of the date on which the default payment is produced and until such is fully paid up.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE DEBTOR agrees, at the option of THE BANK, that the interest in arrears and unpaid on the corresponding dates 8both regular and in arrears) shall be capitalized and shall earn the same interests set for capital. ----------------------------------------------------------

SEVENTEENTH: THE DEBTOR is required to pay THE BANK the entire loaned amount, that is to say TEN MILLION US DOLLARS (US$10,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, within a maximum term of five (5) years, starting as of the date on which the disbursement of this loan is carried out, through fifty-nine (59) monthly consecutive installments of no less than EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-THREE CENTS (US$83,333.33) in official currency of the United States of America, each, and one (1) final installment for the remaining balance. The first installment must be made thirty 830) days after this loan has been disbursed and successively, each month, on the corresponding dates. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Nonetheless, the parties agree that the original term of this loan shall be extended for an additional five (5) year period, if so decided upon by THE BANK, at its entire discretion. If THE BANK should decide to grant the stated extension, it shall inform THE DEBTOR of such, in writing before the expiration of the original term. In the event that the stated extension should come to be, THE DEBTOR one the final

installment stated in the previous paragraph has been paid, shall continue to pay the loan through consecutive monthly installments to capital of no less than EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE POINT THIRTY-THREE DOLLARS (US$83,333.33), in official currency of the United States of America, each.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Upon the expiration of the original five (5) year term or its extension, if such is granted, THE DEBTOR shall pay a single payment equal to the balance owed that is stated in the books of THE BANK.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EIGHTEENTH: THE DEBTOR undertakes the obligation to pay THE BANK, one time only, for the concept of closing commission, an amount equal to zero point fifty percent (0.50%) of the amount of the loan mentioned in the THIRTEENTH clause, above, in other words, this closing commission is for the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS (US$50,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America, plus the Personal Property Transfer and Service Lending Tax (ITBMS for its initials in Spanish) produced by this commission. This sum shall be paid by THE DEBTOR at the time of the signing of the public deed.-------------------------------------------------

In addition to the before stated, THE DEBTOR undertakes the obligation to pay THE BANK, each month, for the concept of Promissory Commission, an amount equal to zero point fifty percent (0.50%) of the amount of the loan stated in the THIRTEENTH clause, above, until the date of the disbursement of such loan.-----------------------------------

NINETEENTH: It is hereby understood and agreed that THE DEBTOR may make prepayments as long as (i) THE BANK is notified of the prepayment in question at least seven (7) days in advance and (ii) THE DEBTOR pays THE BANK any funding breakage costs in which THE BANK incurs.-------------------------------------------------------------------

FOURTH PART----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MORTGAGE AND ANTICHRESIS.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TWENTIETH: THE DEBTOR states that in order to guarantee (a) the payment of the amounts owed by THE DEBTOR or that it may owe to THE BANK as a result of Loan Agreement A; (b) the payment of the amounts that THE DEBTOR owes or may owe THE BANK as a result of Loan Agreement B; (c) the payment of the amounts that THE DEBTOR owes or may owe THE BANK as a result of Loan Agreement C, and (d) the payment of the amounts that THE DEBTOR owes or may owe THE BANK as a result of Loan Agreement D, in all these cases including the capital and interests agreed on, commission, costs, judicial or extrajudicial collection expenses and expenses of any other nature that may arise, throughout the course during which any of such obligations may subsist, THE DEBTOR hereby agrees to maintain in effect, extend and increase on the total amount of FORTY-FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS (us$44,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, plus the agreed on interests, commissions (illegible), judicial or extrajudicial collection costs and expenses of any other nature that have arisen, THE FIRST MORTGAGE AND ANTICHRESIS constituted in favor of THE BANK through public deed number fourteen thousand two hundred and ninety-seven (14,297) according to its modifications contained in public deed number thirteen thousand three hundred and eight (13,308), on property number sixty-nine thousand, nine hundred and seventy-one (69,971), registered under volume one thousand six hundred and ninety-one (1691), folio three hundred and one (301) of the Property Section of the Public Registry of the Province of Panama.-------------------------------------------------------------------

To facilitate the reference of the parties and any interested party, let the record here show that such encumbrances where initially established through public deed number fourteen thousand two hundred and ninety-seven (14,297), for the amount of TEN MILLION US DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) in official

currency of the United States of America.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TWENTY-FIRST: THE DEBTOR hereby agrees to add to the object of the first mortgage and antichresis established in favor of THE BANK through public deed number fourteen thousand two hundred and ninety-seven (14297) as such was modified through public deed number thirteen thousand three hundred and eight (13,308), and as such was modified through this public deed, the following real property which it owns:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) Property number two hundred and eighty-five thousand three hundred and fifty-one (285,351), registered under document one million four hundred and twenty-one thousand and twenty-one (1421031) of the Property Section of the Public Registry, Province of Panama-----------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Property number forty-six thousand three hundred and ninety-six (46,396), registered under document ninety thousand two hundred and eighty-six (90286) of the Property Section of the Public Registry, Province of (Illegible).-----

TWENTY-SECOND: Consequently, the properties detailed in the TWENTY-FIRST clause, above, are successively encumbered with a first mortgage and antichresis in favor of THE BANK for a total amount of FORTY-FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS (US$44,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America, in the same terms and conditions agreed on with regard to public deed number fourteen thousand two hundred and ninety-seven (14,297), as such was modified through public deed number thirteen thousand three hundred and eight (13,308) and as such is modified through this public deed.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TWENTY-THIRD: For a better reference for the parties and for any interested party, it is hereby stated for the record that the first mortgage and antichresis initially established by THE DEBTOR in favor of THE BANK, through public deed number fourteen thousand two hundred and ninety-seven (14,297), as such was modified by public deed number thirteen thousand three hundred and eight (13,308) and as such has been broadened regarding its coverage, increasing its amount and added to with regard to its object through this deed, is currently established on the real properties detailed below:---------

(a) Property number sixty-nine thousand, nine hundred and seventy-one (69,971), registered under volume one thousand six hundred and ninety-one (1691), folio three hundred and one (301) of the Property Section of the Public Registry of the Province of Panama.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Property number two hundred and eighty-five thousand three hundred and fifty-one (285,351), registered under document one million four hundred and twenty-one thousand and twenty-one (1421021) of the Property Section of the Public Registry of the Province of Chiriquí.-------------------------------------------------------------

TWENTY-FOURTH: For the effects of that provided in articles one thousand five hundred and ninety-one (1591) and one thousand five hundred and ninety-two (1592) of the Civil Code, THE DEBTOR states that THE BANK is expressly and irrevocably authorized, on its own account, on behalf of THE BANK and THE DEBTOR, at the expense of the latter, through the corresponding public deed, the marginal annotation in which it shall state the amount of the monitory disbursement that THE BANK has made to THE DEBTOR as a result of Loan Agreement D, plus judicial or extrajudicial expenses, interests, expenses and commissions of any nature that have come about. For such purposes, THE DEBTOR declares that it shall provide all collaboration that may be necessary.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TWENTY-FIFTH: THE DEBTOR accepts that THE BANK may, when THE DEBTOR ceases to fulfill any of its obligations, judicially or extra-judicially request that the antichresis be executed delivering the possession of the mortgaged properties for their administration without having to resort to the courts and without needing to institute foreclosure action, but without prejudice to subsequently executing such action.

Likewise, after the action of foreclosure has been instituted, THE BANK may request the delivery of the administration of the mortgaged properties given in antichresis, asking for the possession of such, as may be the case, while the 8illegible) is verified. In any of the situations contemplated in this clause, if judicially processed, (illegible) accede to such without a hearing by the executed party, since THE DEBTOR expressly waivers every judicial notice or notification to that respect. For the effects of the appraisal of the encumbered properties, when THE BANK requests their administration, the values established by THE BANK for such purpose shall be considered the fair values of such properties. It is hereby established that as long as THE BANK exercises the right to antichresis and the other rights referred to in this clause, THE BANK or the person designated by such to administrate the encumbered properties shall exercise all rights deriving through THE DEBTOR as the owner of the properties, without needing to render accounts regarding such administration given that THE DEBTOR hereby expressly relieves such from said obligation. THE BANK is not required, by virtue of the antichresis, to pay the contributions and charges pertaining to such properties, nor pay the necessary expenses for the conservation and repair of such, but may do so, in which event such payments, at the option of THE BANK, shall be charged to the Loan A Agreement, the Loan B Agreement, the Loan C Agreement or the Loan D Agreement, and shall be capitalized and shall earn the interest set in the corresponding contract, and the payment of such shall be guaranteed with the first mortgage and antichresis agreed on. THE BANK may leave THE DEBTOR in charge of the (illegible) administration of the properties, and such DEBTOR is hereby compelled, given such case, to render accounts to the satisfaction of THE BANK.-------------------------------TWENTY-SIXTH: THE DEBTOR is hereby required to keep the mortgaged properties in good conditions so that their values do not decrease and THE BANK is entitled and expressly authorized to inspect such properties and request updated appraisals from THE DEBTOR (as long as THE BANK considers it convenient), so as to establish if the mortgaged properties suffice to guarantee the obligations established by THE DEBTOR towards THE BANK through Loan Agreement A, Loan Agreement B, Loan Agreement C and Loan Agreement D. In the event that THE DEBTOR ceases to provide the updated appraisal of the mortgaged properties when so requested by THE BANK, then THE BANK, if it so desires, may directly carry out such appraisal and in this case the amount corresponding to such, invested in by THE BANK shall, at the option of THE BANK be charged to the Loan A Agreement, Loan B Agreement, Loan C Agreement or Loan D Agreement, and shall be capitalized and earn the interests set in the corresponding contract and its payment shall be guaranteed by the first mortgage and antichresis agreed on. If any of the properties provided do not satisfactorily guarantee the obligations of THE DEBTOR, THE BANK may declare the debts as due and payable, unless THE DEBTOR offers THE BANK, within a term of thirty (30) calendar days, additional guarantees that THE BANK considers sufficient. ---------------------------------------

TWENTY-SEVENTH: THE DEBTOR is required not to sell, swap, lease, mortgage or in any way transfer or encumber the properties given as a guarantee, partially or fully, without the prior consent of THE BANK granted in such deed in which the operation in question is carried out. These prohibitions, through the agreement of the parties, constitute a limitation to the ownership right of the mortgaged properties; consequently, the parties (illegible) to the Public Registry the special corresponding marginal annotation, given that THE DEBTOR may only sell, swap, lease, mortgage or in any other way transfer or encumber the properties given in guarantee with the express consent of THE BANK. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TWENTY-EIGHTH: THE DEBTOR, while Loan Agreement A, Loan Agreement B, Loan Agreement C and Loan Agreement D are in effect and while a balance exists against the DEBTOR in favor of THE BANK as a result of any of the agreements, is required to maintain all those improvements that have been built or that will be built on the properties ensured against fire, lightening, earthquake, floods, with (illegible) extension of coverage (illegible) in first mortgage and antichresis, for a sum of no less than eighty percent (80%) of the value of the mortgaged properties or for an amount of no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the value of such improvements, as long as any of these alternatives cover the total amount of Loan Agreement A, Loan Agreement B, Loan Agreement C and Loan Agreement D. The policies must be issued by insurance

companies that are acceptable to THE BANK and THE DEBTOR (illegible) to assign or endorse the respective insurance policies in favor of THE BANK. THE DEBTOR is likewise required to renew the policies punctually. In the event that THE DEBTOR ceases to take out the insurance punctually or does not renew such in due time, THE BANK may, if it so desires, may undertake the expense on behalf of THE DEBTOR and in such event the sum or sums invested in such expense by THE BANK, shall, at the option of THE BANK, be charged to Loan Agreement A, Loan Agreement B, Loan Agreement C or Loan Agreement D, and such shall be capitalized and shall earn the interests set in the corresponding agreement and its payment shall be guaranteed with the first mortgage and antichresis agreed upon. In the event of a loss, THE BANK shall be entitled to receive the value of the insurance to (illegible) the payment of the amounts owed by THE DEBTOR on such date, hereby expressly establishing that if the insured amount does not suffice for such purpose, THE DEBTOR must pay the resulting balances. In the event of a surplus, such shall be delivered to THE DEBTOR.---------------------

TWENTY-NINTH: THE DEBTOR is required to punctually pay the State and its autonomous entities the taxes, duties, contributions, levies, water consumption or charges falling upon the properties provided in guarantee. THE BANK may, at its exclusive criteria, and if THE DEBTOR ceases to do so, pay such taxes, duties, levies, (illegible) falling on the mortgaged properties and THE DEBTOR is required, in such event, to pay THE BANK the amount corresponding to such expense, in the manner determined by THE BANK. THE DEBTOR is also compelled to pay those duties, taxes, levies or contributions falling on it, including income taxes, as well as submitting to THE BANK, when THE BANK so requests, the proof of payment and, if it does not do so, THE BANK may declare all the debts due and payable.-------------------------------------------------------------

FIFTH PART----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Conditions Applicable to the Preceding Sections.------------------------------- --------------------------------

THIRTIETH: All payments for the concept of capital, interests or any other concept to be made by THE DEBTOR to THE BANK, according to this document, shall be made in official currency of the United States of America, at the head offices of THE BANK in the City of Panama, Republic of Panama (or at any other branch or office of THE BANK or the place indicated by THE BANK to THE DEBTOR, from time to time). In the event that the payment date of some of the payments to capital or interest should fall on a non-work day for banks, the payment shall be made on the first following workday.---

The before mentioned payments shall be made free of all taxes, duties, reserves, deductions, withholding, charge or compensation of any nature. Should some of these payments be subject now or in the future to any taxes, duties, reserves, deductions, withholdings, charges or compensations, THE DEBTOR shall pay THE BANK the additional amounts that are necessary so that THE BANK receives a net sum equal to the total amount that THE BANK would have received if such tax payments would not have been made.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY-FIRST: THE DEBTOR, with the purpose of inducing THE BANK to grant these loans, hereby declares and guarantees the following to THE BANK:------------------------------

(a) THE DEBTOR is a corporation duly established and organized in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Panama.-----------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) THE DEBTOR is fully capable of entering into these agreements and fulfilling its obligations under such agreements.----------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) The celebration and fulfillment of these agreements, by THE DEBTOR have been duly authorized by all the necessary corporate actions of THE DEBTOR and such authorizations are currently in effect.-----------------------------------------------------------------------

(d) The celebration and fulfillment of these agreements, by THE DEBTOR, does not contravene or constitute an event of noncompliance under (i) the Corporate Charter of THE DEBTOR; (ii) any law,

decree or regulation, or (iii) any important agreement to which THE DEBTOR is a party. ----------------------------------------------------------

(e) No consent, approval, license, authorization or validation what so ever is required from any court, administrative agency, commission or other government or public entity of the Republic of Panama (or any of their political divisions) or from any other country, with regard to the execution and fulfillment of these agreements, by THE DEBTOR.---------------------------------------------------

(f) The obligations of THE DEBTOR by virtue of these agreements are legal, valid and enforceable, in accordance with their respective terms and conditions.------

(g) THE DEBTOR is duly authorized in accordance with all the applicable laws, decrees, regulations, agreements and provisions and has all authorizations, licenses, permits, consents, concessions, or similar resolutions from the respective authorities, national, state, provincial or municipal of the Republic of Panama or any other country that are required to carry out its business and operations.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(h) All archive information provided by THE DEBTOR to THE BANK with regard to these agreements, including financial statements of THE DEBTOR, is correct and true in all material aspects.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(i) As of August thirty-one (31), two thousand and thirteen 82013), there has been no adverse substantial change in the businesses (illegible) financial conditions or operations of THE DEBTOR.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(j) No administrative judicial process whatsoever exists in which THE DEBTOR is involved, that may adversely affect the financial condition of THE DEBTOR, or that may substantially and adversely affect the validity of these agreements or the capacity of THE DEBTOR to fulfill its obligations under these agreements.---

(k) No confiscation, embargo or other precautionary measure exists against THE DEBTOR that may have an adverse substantial effect on the financial (illegible) of THE DEBTOR, or that may substantially or adversely affect the validity of these agreements or the capacity of THE DEBTOR to fulfill its obligations under these agreements.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(l) No (illegible) sentence, resolution, prohibition, fine or pending penalty exists against THE DEBTOR that may have an adverse substantial effect on the financial condition of THE DEBTOR, or that may substantially or adversely affect the validity of these agreements or the capacity of THE DEBTOR to fulfill its obligations under these agreements.---------------------------------------------------------------------

(ll) THE DEBTOR has not incurred in any material violation of any law, decree, regulation or regulation of the Republic of Panama or any other country.----------------

(m) THE DEBTOR has accurately and completely submitted all the statements (illegible) referring to taxes, duties, levies and contributions, according to that required by the pertinent laws and regulations of the Republic of Panama, whether national, municipal or of any other nature, that fall upon THE DEBTOR and on its properties and assets.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

(n) THE DEBTOR is up to date on the payment of all taxes, duties, levies and other contributions of a similar nature, whether national, municipal or of any other nature, falling on THE DEBTOR, its properties or its assets or any other part of such, except for those taxes under dispute, in good faith, through the appropriate procedures and for which an appropriate reserve is kept.----------------

(ñ) THE DEBTOR is up to date with its obligations regarding Social Security, except for those obligations in dispute, in good faith, through the appropriate procedures and for which the appropriate reserves are kept.---------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY-SECOND: Except if otherwise expressly authorized in writing by THE BANK, and until THE DEBTOR has fully and faithfully fulfilled all the obligations it has undertaken or shall undertake through this means, THE DEBTOR is additionally required to do the following:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) To notify THE BANK immediately and in writing of any event or situation that may affect the fulfillment of its obligations.--------------------------------------------------------

(b) To provide THE BANK with any other financial information that it may require at any moment.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) To pay all insurance, taxes, (illegible) and other contributions or an analogous nature when such become due.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

(d) To pay all its obligations regarding Social Security.------------------------------------------------

(e) To comply with all laws, decrees, rules, regulations or importance that are applicable.

(f) To maintain all authorizations, licenses, permits, consents, concessions or similar resolutions issued in its favor by the respective Panamanian authorities, whether national, state, provincial or municipal, or of any other country, that are necessary or important in order for it to carry out its business and operations, in effect and to date. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

(g) To uphold its commitments towards THE BANK and third parties, up to date.---

(h) To cause any company that may in the future consolidate and/or (illegible) within the financial statements of THE DEBTOR and subsidiaries to grant a Performance Bond in favor of THE BANK, so as to guarantee the faithful fulfillment or each and every obligation of THE DEBTOR resulting from these loan agreements.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(i) Keep its checking account with THE BANK.----------------------------------------------------------

(j) That at all times the receivables of these loans have at least the same degree of priority or preference (pari passu) held by all other loans that third parties have with THE DEBTOR, except those which are exclusively privileged by virtue of law. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(k) Cause the payment of the accounts payable of THE DEBTOR to be subordinated in favor of PRICESMART, INC. (that are not related to current assets, including inventory, accounts receivable and other common assets), to the fulfillment of the obligations of THE DEBTOR by virtue of these loan agreements.---------------------

(l) To employ its best efforts to keep its daily banking services with THE BANK.------

(m) That the value of all the mortgaged properties represent a coverage of at least eighty-five point ten percent (85.10%) with regard to the total amount of the loans contained in this public deed.-------------------------------------------------------------------

(n) To cede the credits corresponding or that may subsequently correspond to THE DEBTOR, by virtue of the lease agreements entered into or that may be entered into by THE DEBTOR on the mortgaged properties, in favor of THE BANK.------------

THIRTY-THIRD: Except (illegible) prior written authorization from THE BANK (that shall not be denied or unreasonably delayed) and until THE DEBTOR has fully and faithfully fulfilled all the obligations that (illegible) it may undertake through this document, THE DEBTOR is required not to carry out any of the following acts or (illegible):---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) Dissolve.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Merge or consolidate--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) Acquire other companies or businesses.-------------------------------------------------------------

(d) Make alliances---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(e) Make changes or allow changes to be made in the shareholding structure of THE DEBTOR or of PRICESMART, INC. PRICESMART INC. must remain as the holder of all the issued and non-current shares of corporate capital of THE DEBTOR.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(f) Sell, cede, lease, swap, pawn, mortgage or in any way convey or encumber its properties.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(g) Perform changes in the nature of its operations or its line of business.-------------

(h) Incur and cause PRICESMART, INC also not to incur in debt additional to contingent liabilities.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(i) Obtain loans or credit facilities with other bank or financial institutions (illegible) structure, guarantees, or other conditions that are more favorable to the creditor if compared to that provided by the structure, guarantees and conditions of these credit facilities to THE BANK.-----------------------------------------------------

(j) Use the product of such loans for matters other than those than for the objects indicated in these agreements.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(k) Pay dividends, provide loans to its directors, shareholders, affiliates or subordinates or carry out any other form of distribution of profits, except for the funds resulting from these credit facilities, unless THE DEBTOR has Debt Servicing Coverage referred to under paragraph © of the THIRTY-FIFTH clause of this public deed and that THE DEBTOR is also in compliance with each and every one of its obligations under these agreements.-------------------------------------------------------

(l) Perform or allow changes that are adversely substantial to be performed in the businesses, in the financial condition, in the operations or the (illegible) of THE DEBTOR, giving THE BANK reasonable grounds to conclude that THE DEBTOR will not or is not capable of fulfilling or complying with its obligations under these agreements.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY FOURTH: Except if otherwise expressly authorized in writing by THE BANK and until THE DEBTOR has fully and faithfully fulfilled all its obligations undertaken or that may be undertaken by this means, THE DEBTOR is required to:-----------------------------------------

(a) Provide THE BANK, one hundred and twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year, at the latest, the consolidated financial statements corresponding to such period for THE DEBTOR and for PRICESMART, INC. duly audited by an independent audit firm acceptable to THE BANK. It is hereby understood that any company that is considered as an affiliate of THE DEBTOR, must be included in the consolidated financial statements in question.----------------------------------------------

(b) Provide THE BANK, forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, at the latest, an audited (interine) copy of the quarterly financial statements and the consolidated, combined or individual statements, as requested by THE BANK, of THE DEBTOR and of PRICESMART INC.----------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) Provide THE BANK, at least forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, a quarterly, duly signed certificate of compliance, regarding its obligations contained in the THIRTY-SECOND, THIRTY-THIRD, THIRTY-FOURTH and THIRTY-FIFTH of this public deed.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY-FIFTH: Unless otherwise expressly authorized in writing by THE BANK, and until THE DEBTOR has fully and faithfully fulfilled al the obligations undertaken or that it will undertake hereunder, THE DEBTOR is required to:------------------------------------------------------------

(a) Maintain a minimum Net Tangible Value of FORTY MILLION US DOLLARS (US$40,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America. For the effects of this stipulation, “Net Tangible Value” shall be construed as the paid capital and subordinated funds plus the retained profits, minus (i) accounts payable to shareholders, affiliates and/or related companies, (ii) investments in affiliates and/or related companies and (iii) intangible assets, as defined by THE BANK.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Maintain a financial debt ratio between the EBITDA of no more than three point zero to one point zero (3.01:1.0). For the effects of this stipulation, the “Financial Debt” is understood as every short and long term debt generating interests, financial leases and other obligations as defined by THE BANK. Also, for the effects of this stipulation, “EBITDA” is understood as the net income before extraordinary or nonrecurring expenses plus interests, imposed on the rent, depreciation, amortization expenses during the period or any other expense originating from the head office that does not represent a cash outflow.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) Maintain a minimum Debt Service Coverage of two point five to one point zero (2.5;1.0). For the effects of this stipulation, “Debt Service Coverage” is understood as the ration between the EBITDA and the interest expenses plus the Current Portion of the Long Term Debt and financial leases. Also, for the effects of this stipulation, “Current Portion of Long Term Debt” is understood as the portion of financial debt to be repaid within the current year.---------------

(d) Cause PRICESMART, INC. to maintain a Net Financial Debt ratio between the EBITDA of no more than one point five to one point zero (1.5;1.0). For the effects of this stipulation, “Net Financial Debt” is understood as every short and long term debt generating interests, financial leases and other obligations as defined by THE BANK (illegible) of cash secured loan. Also for the effects of this stipulation, “EBITDA” is understood as the net income before extraordinary and nonrecurring expenses plus interests, income tax, depreciation and amortization expenses during the period.-----------------------------------------------------------------

Paragraph: The conditions stated in paragraphs (a) (b) and (c) of this clause shall be measured on a quarterly basis to the last four quarters of the financial statements of THE DEBTOR and the (illegible) mentioned in paragraph (d) of this clause shall be measured on a quarterly basis to the last four quarters of the financial statements of PRICESMART, INC.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY-SIXTH: THE BANK may consider the sums owed by THE DEBTOR as a result of Loan Agreement B, Loan Agreement C and Loan Agreement D, as due and payable, in any of the following events:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) The nonpayment of any of the consecutive installments to be made by THE DEBTOR in accordance with that stipulated in the THIRD, FOURTH, NINTH, TENTH, SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH clauses, above.--------------------------------

(b) If one or various proceedings are initiated against THE DEBTOR, or seizures or embargos against its property for an amount of over TWO MILLION US DOLLARS (us$2,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) If THE DEBTOR should be in an arrangement with creditors or is declared bankrupt.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(d) If any of the mortgaged properties is confiscated, embargoed or a suspension or suit is recorded against such in the Public Registry, or if such is in anyway sought after.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(e) Due to an omission in the payment of taxes, duties, levies, or contributions falling on any of the mortgaged properties and if such omission is not rectified within a term of fifteen (15) workdays.---------------------------------------------------------------------

(f) If THE DEBTOR is in default regarding its Social Security obligations and such situation is not rectified within a term of fifteen (15) workdays. For these effects, THE BANK may also at any time demand a tax clearance certificate before the before mentioned official institution.---------------------------------------------------

(g) If any of the mortgaged properties undergo depreciation, (illegible) or deterioration to such a degree that, in the opinion of THE BANK, they do not satisfyingly cover the obligations undertaken in this public deed, except in the event that THE DEBTOR should offer a satisfying guarantee to THE BANK.----------

(h) If any adverse substantial change is produced in the business, financial condition, operations or expectations of THE DEBTOR, or if any financial, political economic or other circumstance of another nature should take place, whether national or international, giving THE BANK reasonable grounds to conclude that THE DEBTOR will not or will not be able to fulfill or observe its obligations under these loan agreements.----------------------------------------------------------

(i) If THE DEBTOR destines the funds for matters other than those objects indicated in the SECOND, EIGHTH and FOURTEENTH clauses, above.--------------

(j) If any of the representations and guarantees granted by THE DEBTOR in favor of THE BANK in the THIRTY-FIRST clause, above, or any other clause in such agreements is determined to be incorrect or false or un fulfilled. -------------------------

(k) If THE DEBTOR does not fulfill any of the obligations mentioned in the THIRTY-SECOND clause, above, any of the affirmative obligations mentioned in the THIRTY-THIRD clause, above, any of the reporting conditions mentioned in the THIRTY-FOURTH clause, above, or any of the financial conditions stated in the THIRTY-FIFTH clause, above.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(l) If THE DEBTOR should incur (illegible) in any way does not fulfill any other obligation undertaken with THE BANK or any other bank or financial institution, for any other concept, (illegible) that any of the causes allowing the creditor to declare the amounts owed by THE DEBTOR as due and payable, by virtue of such other obligation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(m) Upon the early expiration of the obligations that PRICESMART EL SALVADOR S.A. de C.V., PRICESMART HONDURAS, S.A. and PRICESMART INC. have with THE BANK.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(n) If any of the causes permitting THE BANK to declare the amounts owed by THE DEBTOR to be due and payable should arise by virtue of the Loan Agreement.---

(ñ) If THE DEBTOR does not fulfill any of the other obligations undertaken through these agreements.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY-SEVENTH: For the effects of issuing enforcement against THE DEBTOR, as well as for all other effects of these agreements, the parties hereby agree that those balances shown in the books of THE BANK shall be held to be correct and true regarding the loans guaranteed with the mortgage (illegible) and antichresis established, according to THE BANKS’s own statement, and therefore those certifications issued by THE BANK regarding the amount and enforceability of the owed balances, once the certificates have been reviewed by an Authorized Public Accountant, shall constitute conclusive evidence in a trial and provide validation, whereby the amounts stated in such certifications hall be considered clear, liquid

and enforceable.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY-EIGHTH: THE DEBTOR waives its domicile and the summary proceedings, in the event that THE BANK should need to resort to the courts of justice to collect this loan. Likewise, THE DEBTOR agrees that should the mortgaged properties be submitted to auction, such shall be carried out based on the amounts for which the respective request has been made to the courts.----------------------------------------------------------

THIRTY-NINTH: THE DEBTOR states that THE BANK is hereby authorized, at its option and at any time, whether before or after the expiration of the obligations, with or without notice to THE DEBTOR, and up to full amount of the amounts owed as a result of these agreements, to deduct from any amount that THE DEBTOR holds in deposit or in any other way with THE BANK, and to apply the deduced amount to the payment or reduction of the amounts owed to THE BANK by THE DEBTOR. This right recognized herein in favor of THE BANK does not imply the extinction of the obligation of THE DEBTOR to pay the unpaid balances that are still owed, nor the extinction of the guarantees granted in favor of THE BANK, through this public deed.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FORTIETH: If due to any change in the Law issued or effected after the date of these loan agreements by any government authority any of the following should occur: (a) any increase in the cost of THE BANK to grant or maintain the loans under these agreements; (b) any increase in the capital amount required or maintained or expected to be maintained by THE BANK and the sum of such capital is increased by or based on the existence of the loans pending payment under these agreements; or (c) any reduction in the effective rate of return on capital of THE BANK in maintaining the loans (all of which precedes, excluding any such increased costs, increased calls for capital or reduced rates of return (each an “Event) and jointly the “Events”), resulting from (A) taxes or (B) changes to the tax base of the joint net income or joint gross income affecting THE BANK). (the determination of any or the preceding Event or Events depending on the entire and exclusive discretion of THE BANK) with regad to thee loan; B) Then, in such case, THE BANK shall provide notice (from here on in “Notice”) to THE DEBTOR who must: One(1) describe the Event in reasonable detail along with the approximate date of effect of such. Two (2) establish the costs of such Event to THE BANK and, three (3) calculate such amount as THE BANK deems necessary at its exclusive and entire discretion in order to be compensated for the cost of such Event. Such Notice (or Notices) may be issued from time to time by THE BANK with regard to an Event (or Events).---------------

THE DEBTOR, immediately after receiving such Notice, must directly pay THE BANK the amounts that are sufficient in order to compensate THE BANK for the cost of such Event. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Notice(es), including the certificates contained in such, in the event of the absence of a manifest error, shall be conclusive and binding for THE DEBTOR.----------------------------

For the effects of this clause, the following defined terms shall have the following meaning:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Change to the Law”: means (a) the introduction, enactment, adoption or progressive implementation of any law, rule, instruction, guideline, decision or regulation (or any provision of such) or in the interpretation or reinterpretation or application of such by any Government Authority after the date of these loan agreements; or (c) the fulfillment, by THE BANK, of any request, guideline, decision or instruction (whether or not it has the (illegible) of any Government authority made or issued after the date of these loan agreements.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Government Authority”: means the government of the Republic of Panama, or of any other nation, or any political subdivision of such, whether provincial state, territorial or local and of any agency, authority,

instrumental entity, regulating entity, court, central bank or any other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, tax, regulating or administrative powers or authorities or pertaining to the government.------------------------

FORTY-FIRST: If THE BANK at any time (illegible) that:------------------------------------------------------

(a) Deposits in Dollars for the relevant amount and for the relevant interest period are not available to such in its relevant market; or ----------------------------------------------

(b) Due to circumstances affecting the relevant market, the (illegible) means to exactly state the interest rate applying to these loan agreements at the LIBOR rate do not exist.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) The LIBOR rate does not adequately and justly reflect the cost, for THE BANK, to continue the loans based on a LIBOR rate for an applicable interest period. Then, with a simple notice, to THE DEBTOR (and without prejudice to the other rights corresponding to THE BANK according to these agreements), the obligations of THE BANK under these agreements to continue with the loans as, or to convert the loans into, LIBOR rate loans shall be immediately suspended until THE BANK notifies THE DEBTOR that the circumstances caused by such suspension or (en the case of paragraph (c)) the circumstances that have given way to such notice no longer exist, and (i) any request to turn the loans into, or continue with the loans as, LIBOR rate loans shall not be effective and (ii) the loans requested at LIBOR rate shall be granted as a base rate loan.--------------------

FORTY-SECOND. THE DEBTOR hereby states, confirms and guarantees the following to THE BANK:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) That THE DEBTOR will not, directly or indirectly, use the funds provided in these credit facilities, in such manner that such results in, o gives rise to, a violation by any person (including, without any limitation whatsoever, THE DEBTOR or THE BANK) of the laws of any applicable jurisdiction including, without any limitation whatsoever, the laws and regulations sanctioned in the United States of America, Canada, the European Union, the United Nations or any other country or association of countries, that are applicable (the “sanctioned regulations”).-

(b) That the funds or properties of THE DEBTOR that are or will be used to pay or prepay these credit facilities are not nor will be directly or indirectly owned by any person, individual, entity, vessel, group, government, country, state or other which name is included in any list issued with regard to any of the Sanctioned Regulations (a “Sanctioned Person”), including, without any limitation whatsoever, the Specially Designated National or SDN, appearing on a list regarding this matter published in the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the US Department of the Treasury or OFAC.-----------------------------------------------------------------

(c) That THE DEBTOR is not violating any of the Sanctioned Regulations.-----------------

(d) That neither THE DEBTOR nor any other person benefitting in any way with regard to these credit facilities and/or any instrument and/or any payment hereunder, is a Sanctioned Person or is directly or indirectly owned by or controlled by a Sanctioned Person.---------------------------------------------------------------------------

In addition to the before stated, THE DEBTOR hereby agrees to indemnify and hold THE BANK harmless, to the maximum extent permitted by the applicable law, of all losses, damage, detriment and responsibilities (including, without any limitation whatsoever, those due to claims by any third party), incurred in by THE BANK as a result of noncompliance or infringement, by THE DEBTOR, of its declarations, guarantees and/or commitments contained in this clause or any other clauses in these agreements and/or due to any measure or action taken by THE BANK to enforce its rights by virtue of that established herein.--------------------------------------------------

No measure or action adopted by THE BANK in accordance with these agreements, including the granting of the credit facilities, the issuance of any financial instrument by virtue of such or the processing of any payment or transaction, or any action by THE DEBTOR with regard to such, shall be considered as a

waiver or exemption of any of the rights of THE BANK by virtue of the stipulations contained in these agreements or as a release of the obligations or responsibilities of THE DEBTOR regarding such.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FORTY-THIRD: THE DEBTOR hereby expressly and irrevocably authorizes THE BANK, its representatives and/or agents, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, assignees or successors, as well as any company that through assignment, administration or purchase of portfolio acquires the rights of the loans emanating from these agreements, to require, request, gather, investigate, exchange, transmit or consult with any data information agency, banks or financial agents, regarding its credit history, information relating to credit obligations or transactions it maintains or could maintain, at any time and at its entire discretion, without requiring the express authorization of THE DEBTOR every time that it is essential to obtain such references. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is hereby understood that THE BANK, its representatives and/or agents, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, assignees or successors as well as any company that through assignment, administration or purchase of portfolio acquires the rights to the loans emanating from these agreements may require, consult and gather information pertaining to THE DEBTOR, as well as provide such information to the data information agents or similar civic right entities, without needing to require any consent other than that freely expressed by THE DEBTOR in this document.-------

THE DEBTOR holds THE BANK harmless and at simultaneously renounces any civil, criminal and/or administrative action, present or future, against THE BANK, its affiliates, assignees and/or successors, its employees, executives, directors, officers or proxies, as well as any company that through assignment, administration or purchase of portfolio acquires the rights to these loans, by exercising the right conferred herein. THE DEBTOR states that all personal and credit information provided to THE BANK is true and complete. THE DEBTOR undertakes to rectify or broaden any information provided to THE BANK relating to these agreements, in a timely manner.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE BANK is hereby required to make available to THE DEBTOR, and shall deliver to such upon its request, all information it receives, keeps or handles based on the authorization issued by such.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FORTY-FOURTH: THE DEBTOR expressly authorizes THE BANK to provide and share, through any means or procedure, information regarding THE DEBTOR or its operations relating to these loans, without THE DEBTOR being able to claim the existence of a violation by THE BANK relating to bank confidentiality in the following events: One (1) at the request or requirement of any supervisor, inspector or regulator of THE BANK, or any internal or external auditor of THE BANK. Two (2) with regard to any investigation, lawsuit or legal action to which THE BANK is a party. Three (3) to the parent company of THE BANK, its branches, subsidiaries, representation offices, affiliates, agents or third parties selected by any of the before mentioned entities, no matter what its location, for confidential use, including, by way of illustration and without limitations, to provide any service and for data processing with technological, accounting, filing, statistical, marketing or risk analysis purposes. THE BANK, its parent company, and any of those branches, subsidiaries, representation offices, affiliates, agents or third parties shall be authorized to transfer and make such information known at the request of the law, a court, a regulator or a competent authority, and Four (4) to any current or potential assignee of THE BANK.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FORTY-FIFTH: THE DEBTOR accepts that these agreements are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Branch of THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA in the Republic of Panama, subject to the laws (including any act, order, decree and/or government regulation) of the Republic of Panama, and under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Panama. In such sense, THE DEBTOR acknowledges that neither the parent company of THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA nor any other branch, office, subsidiary

or affiliate of THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA have or shall have any responsibility relating to these agreements.---------------------------------

FORTY-SIXTH: The parties agree that THE BANK, at its entire discretion and at the time it deems convenient, may sell, cede or transfer in any other way, whether fully or partially, all the loans and other rights of THE BANK consigned in this public deed, without THE BANK having to provide any type of notice, either prior or subsequent, to THE DEBTOR and without THE BANK having to require or receive any approval whatsoever from THE DEBTOR. Regarding the express objective, THE BANK is hereby authorized in advance by THE DEBTOR to provide any purchaser, assignee or person acquiring the loans and other rights of THE BANK emanating from this public deed, or any party eventually interested in the purchase, assignment or acquisition of the referred to loans and rights, all documents and information relating to the loans and rights, to the financial situation of THE DEBTOR and the status of the loans and other rights of THE BANK emanating from this public deed and all information that THE BANK deems convenient, in any other way, so as to facilitate the sale, assignment or transfer of the loans and other rights OF THE BANK emanating from this public deed, whereby THE DEBTOR expressly holds THE BANK harmless against any consequence resulting from the exercise, by THE BANK, of the right to provide the documents and information referred to in this clause.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FORTY-SEVENTH: The fact that THE DEBTOR should not fulfill the obligations undertaken herein towards THE BANK by virtue of this document or that it fulfills such imperfectly or in a manner other than that agreed on, without THE BANK requiring the precise and faithful compliance of such obligations, whether judicially or extra-judicially, does not imply nor shall it be considered as a modification of the terms of these agreements, or as an acceptance, by THE BANK, of imperfect, late or fulfillments others than those agreed on and shall also not be considered as a relinquishment of the contractual or legal rights corresponding to THE BANK against THE DEBTOR and even though THE BANK, in the future and at any time, when it considers it to be relevant, requires THE DEBTOR, judicially or extra-judicially, to fulfill the obligations agreed on by THE DEBTOR towards THE BANK or exercises the contractual or legal rights held by THE BANK.---------------------------------------

FORTY-EIGHTH: It is hereby understood and agreed between the contracting parties that if any of the stipulations of these agreements should be annulled according to the laws of the Republic of Panama, such nullity shall not invalidate the agreements in their entirety, but that such shall be interpreted as if such stipulation(s) declared null where not included and the rights and obligations of the contracting parties shall be interpreted and observed according to law.------------------

FORTY-NINTH: All notices and notifications required according to these agreements shall be provided in writing and personally delivered or sent by mail to the party to which such notice is provided, to the following addresses:----------------------------------------

(a) To THE BANK: Apartado Postal número cero ocho tres tres-cero cero uno siete cuatro (0833-00174) Panamá, República de Panamá.-----------------------------------------------

(b) To THE DEBTOR: Esquina de Vía Brasil y Vía España, Panamá República de Panamá.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is hereby understood and agreed that in the event that notice or notification is sent by mail, such shall be deemed to have been delivered after three (3) calendar days have elapsed, starting as of the date on which such notice was deposited at the postal office. The receipt issued by the postal office shall constitute sufficient proof that the notice or notification was sent and of the date on which such was sent.-----------------------

FIFTIETH: All expenses relating to the celebration, execution and/or administration of these agreements, including Tax Stamps, Personal Property Transfer and Service Lending Tax (I.T.B.M.S.), notary expenses and fees, appraisal expenses, lawyer fees, funding breakage costs, judicial or extra judicial lawyer expenses

or expenses of any other kind and the costs that are judicially or extra judicially caused due to delayed payment by THE DEBTOR shall be borne by THE DEBTOR.--------------------------------------------------

FIFTY-FIRST: These agreements shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Panama.------------------------------------------------------

FIFTY-SECOND: The parties state that Loan Agreement A and the guarantees providing access to such shall continue in full force and effect, as such can be understood to be modified through this public deed.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIFTY-THIRD: Likewise, the parties stated that the statements and agreements contained in this public deed do not constitute an innovation of the contractual obligations of THE DEBTOR towards THE BANK, through Loan Agreement A.---------------

FIFTY-FOURTH: THE BANK states that it accepts the obligations hereby undertaken by THE DEBTOR such as the first mortgage, antichresis and other rights constituted in its favor in the above described terms.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Notary hereby certifies that he shall add the following document to the official records of the notary--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GENERAL BOARD OF SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A.------------------------------------------------------------------------

A special meeting of the General Board of Shareholders of the company PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A., a company established and organized in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Panama was held at the offices of the company located in the city of Panama, Republic of Panama, on March 25, 2014.--------------------------------------------------------------

Mr. PABLO EDUARDO FRANCHESCHI, acted as the Chairman of the meeting, given the absence of the chairman, and Mr. MICHAEL MCCLEARY, Secretary of the company, acted as the Secretary of the meeting.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Chairman of the meeting immediately verified the presence of all the holders of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the company, with a voting right, who in this act relinquished the right to prior call, and the required quorum was established.------

The Chairman of the meeting stated that it was in the best interest of the company to authorize the taking out of a loan with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA for the amount of FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS (US$4,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Chairman of the meeting also stated that it was in the best interest of the company to authorize a loan to be taken out with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA for the amount of TWENTY MILLION US DOLLARS (US$20,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Chairman of the meeting also stated that it was for the best interest of the company to authorize the taking out of a loan with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA for the amount of TEN MILLION US DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Additionally, the Chairman of the meeting stated the need that authorization be provided to maintain, extend and increase the total amount of FORTY-FOUR MILLION DOLLARS (US$44,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, plus the agreed on interests, commissions, costs, judicial or extra judicial collection expenses and expenses of any nature that are admissible, regarding the first mortgage and antichresis that the company established in favor of THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA through public deed no. 14,297 dated August 13, 2009 of the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, according to the modifications made to such through public deed No. 13,308, dated September 14, 2010 pertaining to the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, regarding property No 69,971, registered under volume (illegible), folio 301 of the Property Section of the Public Registry, Province of Panama, so as to guarantee the faithful fulfillment of each and every one of the obligations (both primary and accessory) (illegible) of

the company, as a result of a loan agreement for the amount of TEN MILLION US DOLLARS (US$10,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, that the company entered into with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA through the referred to public deed No. 14,297 on August 13, 2009 pertaining to the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, as such was modified through the referred to public deed No. 13,308, dated September 14, 2010 of the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, and also to guarantee the faithful fulfillment of each and every one of the obligations (both primary and accessory) of the company, as a result of the before mentioned loan agreements.-------------------------------------------------------------

Lastly, the Chairman of the meeting stated the need to add the properties No. 285,351, registered under document 1421021 of the Property Section of the Public Registry, Province of Panama, and No. 46,396, registered under document 90286 of the Property Section of the Public Registry of the Province of Chiriqui to the object of such first mortgage and antichresis.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The unanimous decision of the board was the following:---------------------------------------------------

FIRST: To authorize that a loan for the amount of FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS (us$4,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, be taken out with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SECOND: To authorize that a loan for the amount of TWENTY MILLION US DOLLARS (US$20,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America, be taken out with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THIRD: To authorize that a loan for the amount of TEN MILLION US DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) in official currency of the United States of America be taken out with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOURTH: To authorize the maintenance, extension and increase to the total amount of FORTY-FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS ($44,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America, plus the agreed on interests, commissions, costs, judicial or extra judicial collection expenses, and expenses of any nature that are admissible, pertaining to the first mortgage and antichresis that the company constituted in favor of THE BANK FO NOVA SCOTIA through public deed No. 14,297, dated August 13, 2009, pertaining to the Second Office of the Notary of the Circuit of Panama, as such was modified through public deed No. 13,308, dated September 14, 2010 pertaining to the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, on property no. 69,971, registered under volume 1691, folio 301 of the Property Section of the Public Registry, Province of Panama, so as to guarantee the faithful fulfillment of each and every one of the obligations (both primary and accessory) undertaken by the company, as a result of a loan agreement for the amount of TEN MILLION US DOLLARS (US$10,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America, that the company entered into with THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, through public deed No. 14,297, dated August 13, 2009 pertaining to the Second Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama, as such was modified through the referred to public deed No. 13,308, dated September 14, 2010 pertaining to the Second Notary Office of the circuit of Panama and also to guarantee the faithful fulfillment of each and every one of the obligations (both primary and accessory) of the company, as a result of the loan agreements referred to under the FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD points, above.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIFTH: To authorize that properties No. 285,351, registered under document 1421021 of the Property Section of the Public Registry, province of Panama, and No. 46,396, registered under document 90286 of the Property Section of the Public Registry, province of Chiriquí be added to the object of the first mortgage and antichresis referred to in the FOURTH point, above.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

SIXTH: To (illegible) Mr. PABLO EDUARDO FRANCESCHI so that, in acting on behalf and in representation of the company, he may sign all the public and private documents required under the terms and conditions he considers convenient, to formalize the before described operations and all that complementary or accessory to such.-----------

With nothing further to add, the meeting is adjourned.--------------------------------------------------

Signature (illegible)-----------------------------------Signature (illegible).------------------------------------------

PABLO EDUARDO FRANCESCHI-----------------------MICHAEL MACCLEARY._-----------------------------

Chairman of the board----------------------------------------Secretary.---------------------------------------------------

I, MICHAEL MCCLEARY, Secretary of PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. hereby certify that the above stated is a true copy of the minutes of the special meeting of the General Board of Shareholders of the company, held in the City of Panama, Republic of Panama, on March 25, 2014. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Signature (illegible. MICHAEL MCCLEARY. Secretary.----------------------------------------------------------

The Notary certifies that this public deed was granted, with regard to the cancelation of liens, based on the minute drawn up and referred to, by Lawyer LEYDA VARGAS TAPIA, practicing lawyer, with personal identity card number eight-four hundred and fifty-one -six hundred and sixty (8-451-660), and, with regard to the loan agreements, based on the referred to minutes and the act drawn up by Licenciado ARTURO GERBAUD DE LA GUARDIA, practicing lawyer, with personal identity card number eight- two hundred and thirty- one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six) OF THE LAW FIRM (ILLEGIBLE) CORDER, GALINDO & LEE.---------------------------------------------------------------

The Notary has advised the appearing parties that a copy of this deed must be registered and having read such to the instrumental witnesses, Mrs. MAYLA CASTRELLON DE BOCANEGRA, with personal identity card number five-twelve-one thousand four hundred and sixty-six (5-12-1466) AND Mr. LUIS MORALES, with personal identity card number four-one hundred and forty-four - eight hundred and thirty-two (4-144-832), of legal age, Panamanians and neighbors of this city, persons of my personal acquaintance and that are capable of carrying out this act, found everything to be in accordance and proceeded to approve such and to sign in approval before me, the Notary, who attests.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This deed in the official records of the notary corresponding to the current year is contained under number EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE (8,981). Signatures (illegible). ERNESTO ANTONIO BOYD SASSO--- BRITTANNIA AMAYA---- PABLO EDUARDO FRANCESCHI-MAYLA CASTRELLON DE BOCANERA-LUIS MORALES--- DIOMEDES EDGARDO CERRUD, Fifth Public Notary of the Circuit of Panama.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This copy, taken from its original, of Public Deed number EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE (8,981) dated March thirty-one (31), two thousand and fourteen (2014) THROUGH WHICH METROBANK, S.A. declares the cancellation of some mortgage liens and antichresis constituted in tis favor, and at the same time, THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA and PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. enter into three (3) loan agreements all of which area guaranteed with a first mortgage and antichresis on various properties , which I issue, sign and seal in the city of Panama, Republic of Panama, on March thirty-one (31), two thousand and fourteen (2014).--------------------------

This deed is contained in a total of forty (40) pages.---------------------------------------------------------

Below are the certificates that the deed was entered into the PUBLIC REGISTRY OF PANAMA CONTAINING THE STAMPS OF SUCH Registry; Registered in the Technological System of Information of the Public Registry of Panama (hand written and with the official seal of the Registry).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Letter) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Written on letterhead paper pertaining to the law form ALEMAN, CORDERO, GALINDO &LEE. Dated April 4, 2014, Panama.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Addressed to): MRS. María del Pilar Sánchez. THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA. Panama City.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Mrs. Sánchez:

In reference to the loan agreements with a mortgage guarantee and antichresis entered into by THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA and the company PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A., through public deed No. 8,981, dated March 31, 2014 pertaining to the Fifth Notary Office of the Circuit of Panama.

Regarding this matter, and attending to your request, we hereby inform you of the following:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. As per the certificates of the Public Registry of the Republic of Panama, properties No. 69,971, registered under volume 1691, folio 301, of the Property Section of the public registry, province of Panama; No. 285,351, registered under document 1421021 of the Property Section of the public registry, province of Panama, and No. 46,396, registered under document 90286 of the Property Section of the Public Registry, Province of Chiriquí, are owned by the company PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A.------------------------------------

2. Also in accordance with the registry certificated on the cited properties No. 69,971, No. 285,351 and No. 46,396, a first mortgage and antichresis is established on such by the company PRICESMART PANAMA, S.A. in favor of THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, for the amount of FORTY-FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS (us$44,000,000.00), in official currency of the United States of America.------------

3. In our opinion the mortgaged liens and antichresis mentioned in point 2, above, are legally valid. Also, such liens are, in our opinion, enforceable according to that agreed on in the referred to public deed No. 8,981 and that established by law.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

With nothing further to add, I remain at your service for any clarification or broadening of information you may need.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sincerely,

ALEMAN, CORDERO, GALINDO & LEE.

(Signature illegible)

Arturo Gerbaud de la G.

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:	July 10, 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:	July 10, 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 May 31, 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:	July 10, 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 May 31, 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:	July 10, 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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Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	(76)	[3]	0	[3]
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	378		0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	729		1,505
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$ (76)		$ 0

[1] (3) The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $19,000 and $10,000 net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $9,000 and $4,000 as of May 31, 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 $(435,000) and $(497,000) as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

[3] (1) The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(596,000) and $(1.0) million net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

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DEBT Debt - Long Term (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 24,000,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.50%
Line of Credit Facility, Original 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
Citibank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Repayments	8,000,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.40%
Line of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity	16,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description	P6M
Line of Credit Facility, Tranch Distribution Amount	8,000,000
Time Deposits	8,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period	5 years
renewal option on line of credit	5 years
PANAMA
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	5,250,000	5,000,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.50%
Line of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity	5,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description	P30D
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period	5 years
renewal option on line of credit	5 years
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum	5.50%
HONDURAS
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, variable interest rate during period	12.75%
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period	10 years
Loan payment grace period on principle payment	24 months
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum	12.50%
MetroBank, S.A. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	3,200,000
Bank of Nova Scotia [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity	34,000,000
United States of America, Dollars
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity	13,800,000
Honduras, Lempiras
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	286,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity	$ 286,000,000

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Retained Earnings Appropriated (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Retained Earnings Appropriated [Abstract]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Retained Earnings, Appropriated	$ 4,529	$ 4,171

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended												9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Dec. 11, 2012	Feb. 21, 2012	Nov. 17, 2011	May 05, 2011	Nov. 20, 2008	May 31, 2014 RBTT [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 RBTT [Member]	May 31, 2014 Scotiabank [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scotiabank [Member]	May 31, 2014 Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Interest Rate Swap [Member]	May 31, 2014 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Oct. 21, 2011 Colombia $6M Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap [Member]	May 22, 2014 Panama $20M Interest Rate Swap [Member]	May 22, 2014 Panama $4M Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Oct. 21, 2011 Colombia Cross currency interest rate swap [Member]	May 31, 2014 Derivative Swaps [Member]	May 31, 2013 Derivative Swaps [Member]	May 31, 2014 Derivative Swaps [Member]	May 31, 2013 Derivative Swaps [Member]	May 31, 2014 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	May 31, 2013 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	May 31, 2014 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	May 31, 2013 Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	May 31, 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]	May 31, 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]		May 31, 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]		May 31, 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]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount						$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,900,000									$ 6,000,000	$ 19,800,000	$ 3,970,000	$ 2,000,000
Document Period End Date			May 31, 2014
Derivative Asset, Current																																									(378,000)	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent	12,862,000		12,862,000		12,871,000
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset																																									(729,000)	[1],[2]	(1,505,000)	[1],[2]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability																																					(28,000)	[3]	(14,000)	[3]	(76,000)	[2]	0	[2]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net															19,000	10,000	(596,000)	(1,000,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	513,000	(338,000)	66,000	(367,000)											9,000	4,000	(435,000)	(497,000)
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate						4.79%	6.02%	5.85%	6.09%	7.05%									5.45%	4.98%	4.98%	5.30%
interest expense (variable) on borrowings for derivatives	137,000	182,000	377,000	559,000
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax																							405,000	482,000	1,169,000	1,341,000	(632,000)	(168,000)	(447,000)	(300,000)
interest expense (fixed) on borrowings of derivatives	542,000	664,000	1,546,000	1,900,000
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	55,770,000		55,770,000		44,500,000						0	4,500,000	55,770,000	40,000,000
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net																															$ 1,003,000	$ 1,491,000	$ 1,003,000	[4]	$ 1,491,000	[4]

[1] (2) The Company has recorded a deferred tax liability amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $(435,000) and $(497,000) as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, related to asset positions of cross-currency interest rate swaps.

[2] (1) The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(596,000) and $(1.0) million net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

[3] (3) The effective portion of the interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss for $19,000 and $10,000 net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively. The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $9,000 and $4,000 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

[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		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations	$ 21,320	$ 18,539	$ 71,030	$ 63,426
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(348)	(372)	(1,296)	(1,344)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$ 20,972	$ 18,167	$ 69,734	$ 62,082
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,784	29,683	29,733	29,634
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	8	9	10	10
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,792	29,692	29,743	29,644
Basic income per share from continuing operations	$ 0.70	$ 0.61	$ 2.35	$ 2.09
Diluted income per share from continuing operations	$ 0.70	$ 0.61	$ 2.34	$ 2.09

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SEGMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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):

Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	25,103	$	53,151		$	16,705		$	94,959
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(297		)	(56		)	(353		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	25,103	$	52,854		$	16,649		$	94,606

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
Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2014
Revenue from external customers	$	19,062	$	1,280,311	$	595,639	$	—		$	1,895,012
Intersegment revenues	738,579		—		4,030		(742,609		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,701		12,466		6,765		—			20,932
Operating income	29,113		54,596		19,228		—			102,937
Net income	19,085		37,676		14,269		—			71,030
Capital expenditures, net	4,869		70,682		7,223		—			82,774
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	14,272		365,903		114,268		—			494,443
Goodwill	—		31,430		4,746		—			36,176
Total assets	77,648		602,365		218,438		—			898,451
Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2013
Revenue from external customers	$	15,620	$	1,147,275	$	551,523	$	—		$	1,714,418
Intersegment revenues	659,166		—		3,565		(662,731		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,552		9,737		6,654		—			17,943
Operating income	25,103		52,854		16,649		—			94,606
Net income	17,628		34,404		11,394		—			63,426
Capital expenditures, net	322		46,517		5,544		—			52,383
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	16,559		295,967		116,124		—			428,650
Goodwill	—		31,683		4,939		—			36,622
Total assets	76,730		508,798		206,966		—			792,494
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	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014
Maximum Loss Exposure
Intial Investment	$ 6,809
Additonal Contributions	2,159
Net Loss Inception to Date	(107)
Company's Variable Interest in Entity	8,861
Commitment to Future Additional Contributions	2,363	[1]
Company's Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity	11,224	[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	(79)
Company's Variable Interest in Entity	6,020
Commitment to Future Additional Contributions	1,017	[1]
Company's Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity	7,037	[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	(28)
Company's Variable Interest in Entity	2,841
Commitment to Future Additional Contributions	1,346	[1]
Company's Maximum Exposure to Loss in Entity	$ 4,187	[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)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 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			May 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		1,531,818		1,531,818
Options granted to directors	$ 27	$ 29	$ 64	$ 83
Restricted stock awards	1,276	1,120	4,059	4,104
Restricted stock units	246	213	747	667
Stock-based compensation expense	1,549	1,362	4,870	4,854
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	26,199	26,552	26,199	26,552
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)			6 years	7 years
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)			1,473	1,271
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	493,519	626,104	493,519	626,104	623,424	700,893
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			12,325	57,866
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period			(2,048)	(2,547)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period			(140,182)	(130,108)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 109.18	$ 80.44
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 39.47	$ 39.06
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	$ 30.88
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value			13,222	10,102
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award			48,808	42,434
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award, Amount			$ 4,601	$ 3,286
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	820,916		820,916		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		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax issue/dispute	$ 2.6
Document Period End Date			May 31, 2014
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State Taxes, net of Federal benefit	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%
Differences in foreign tax rates	(7.10%)	(4.30%)	(5.50%)	(4.40%)
Permanent items and other adjustments	4.50%	1.70%	1.20%	(0.60%)
Increase (decrease) in Foreign valuation allowance	(1.80%)	0.20%	(0.60%)	0.50%
Provision for income taxes	30.90%	32.90%	30.40%	30.80%
Greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate change	2.80%		1.10%
Change in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in Colombia [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate change	1.80%		1.10%
Tax effect of foreign currency [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate change	1.70%		0.90%

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Summary of Real Estate Joint Ventures, Variable Interest (Details)	May 31, 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	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Amount of Facilities	$ 35,895	$ 35,863
Facilities Used	24,000
Facilities Available	35,497	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	$ 398	$ 588

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013		Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 31, 2012
Document Period End Date					May 31, 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					18	[1]	2	[1]	(365)	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(50,764)		(37,045)		(50,764)		(37,045)		(42,321)		(31,962)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(136)		(73)		(136)		(73)		(152)		(74)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	577	[2]	462	[2]	577	[2]	462	[2]	998	[2]	(1,146)	[2]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(50,323)		(36,656)		(50,323)		(36,656)		(41,475)		(33,182)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	3,929	[3]	(2,073)	[3]	(8,443)	[3]	(5,083)	[3]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	6		1		18		2		(105)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	(1)		(3)		(2)		(1)		27
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	5		(2)		16		1		(78)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	(1,857)	[4]	2,558	[4]	(489)	[4]	1,974	[4]	2,691
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	514	[4]	(335)	[4]	68	[4]	(366)	[4]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	(1,343)	[4]	2,223	[4]	(421)	[4]	1,608	[4]	2,144
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), adjustments, net of tax					(405)		1,609		2,066
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	2,078		486		(8,914)		(3,107)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	513		(338)		66		(367)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	2,591		148		(8,848)		(3,474)
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax					(8,443)		(5,083)		(10,359)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					(8,443)		(5,083)		(10,359)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax					16		1		(78)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					16		1		(78)
Deferred Derivative Gain (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax					(421)	[2]	1,608	[2]	2,144	[2]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					(421)	[2]	1,608	[2]	2,144	[2]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					(8,848)		(3,474)		(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					(776)		987		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					378		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					(76)		824		983
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Liability [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax					62		(325)		(497)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax					(15)		163		203
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax					$ 6		$ (41)		$ (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 non-remitted 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

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 May 31, 2014, all of the Company's subsidiaries were wholly owned. Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of May 31, 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):

	May 31, 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	—		3,148
Restricted cash in Colombia for property purchase agreements	247		1,599
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		—
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	59		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,356	$	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)	1,203		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,923	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,279	$	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 $4.9 million and $4.3 million as of May 31, 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):

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	4,607	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,726	$	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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

	May 31, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	94,095	$	100,292	$	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. If a cash flow hedge that was previously considered effective is later determined to be an ineffective hedge, 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. 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 May 31, 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.  From time to time, 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. These contracts generally 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of May 31, 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)	$	—	$	378		$	—	$	378
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		729			—		729
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(28		)	—		(28		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		(76		)	—		(76		)
Total	$	—	$	1,003		$	—	$	1,003

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 Company held no derivatives as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 that did not qualify for hedge accounting. As of May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The change in goodwill is a result of foreign exchange translation losses.

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,176	$	36,364	$	(188	)

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. 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 records and reserves for 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.  If one or both criteria for accrual are not met, but there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss will occur, the Company does not record and reserve for a loss contingency but describes the contingency within a note and provides detail, when possible, of the estimated potential loss or range of loss. If an estimate cannot be made, a statement to that effect is made.

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 nine month periods ending May 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	489	$	(785	)	$	1,512	$	(1,051	)

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 May 31, 2014 and 2013. However, during the nine months ended May 31, 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 $2.6 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 present a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.3		0.3		0.3		0.3
Differences in foreign tax rates	(7.1	)	(4.3	)	(5.5	)	(4.4	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	4.5		1.7		1.2		(0.6	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	(1.8	)	0.2		(0.6	)	0.5
Provision for income taxes	30.9	%	32.9	%	30.4	%	30.8	%

The variance in the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to a 2.8% favorable impact resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions and a favorable impact of 1.8% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary offset by 1.7% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

The variance in the effective tax rate for the first nine months of the period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions, the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary, and the offsetting impact of 0.9% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASC 606 ASU 2014-09 - Revenue from contracts with customers.

In May 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance on contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue on contracts with customers to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires that an entity depict the consideration by applying the following steps:

Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. This amendment is to be either retrospectively adopted to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this ASU recognized at the date of initial application. Adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Revenue Recognition (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Platinum membership rebate	2.00%
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Maximum Platinum Membership Rebate	$ 500.00

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Leases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]

Years ended May 31,	Open Locations(1)
2015	$	8,720
2016	8,378
2017	9,064
2018	9,409
2019	9,230
Thereafter	93,239
Total	$	138,040	(2)

⁽¹⁾ Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $597,000 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)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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)	May 31, 2014	August 31, 2013
2013 Plan	838,766	820,916	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 May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Options granted to directors	$	27	$	29	$	64	$	83
Restricted stock awards	1,276		1,120		4,059		4,104
Restricted stock units	246		213		747		667
Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,549	$	1,362	$	4,870	$	4,854

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

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

	May 31,
	2014		2013
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	$	26,199	$	26,552
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)	6		7
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)	$	1,473	$	1,271

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:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Grants outstanding at beginning of period	623,424		700,893
Granted	12,325		57,866
Forfeited	(2,048	)	(2,547	)
Vested	(140,182	)	(130,108	)
Grants outstanding at end of period	493,519		626,104

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:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	2014		2013
Restricted stock awards and units granted	$	109.18	$	80.44
Restricted stock awards and units vested	$	39.47	$	39.06
Restricted stock awards and units forfeited	$	49.37	$	30.88

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):

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested	$	13,222	$	10,102

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

The following table summarizes this activity during the period:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Shares repurchased	48,808		42,434
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,601	$	3,286

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:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014	2013
Reissued treasury shares	—	—

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

The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding: 

	May 31, 2014	August 31, 2013
Stock options outstanding	23,000	28,000

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Details) (PANAMA, USD $)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 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
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$ 52,600

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Value Added Tax Receivable (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Summary of Accounting Policies Value Added Tax Receivable [Abstract]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Value Added Tax Receivable, Current	$ 4,607,000	$ 5,458,000
Value Added Tax Receivable	4,900,000	4,300,000
Value Added Tax Receivable, Noncurrent	$ 16,726,000	$ 12,875,000

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DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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
May 31, 2014	$	35,895	$	—	$	398	$	35,497	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 May 31,	Amount
2015	$	15,742
2016	25,176
2017	15,405
2018	7,700
2019	18,600
Thereafter	11,472
Total	$	94,095

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 nine months ended May 31, 2014:

Subsidiary	Date Entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Initial US$ Notional Amount		Bank US$ loan Held with	Floating Leg (swap counter-party)	Fixed Rate for PSMT Subsidiary		Settlement Dates	Effective Period of swap
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	$	19,800,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014.	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	$	3,970,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
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 December 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)	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
RBTT	$	—	$	4,500
Scotiabank	55,770		40,000
Total	$	55,770	$	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 nine-month period ended May 31, 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 May 31, 2014	$	137	$	405	$	542
Interest expense for the three months ended May 31, 2013	$	182	$	482	$	664
Interest expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2014	$	377	$	1,169	$	1,546
Interest expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2013	$	559	$	1,341	$	1,900

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):

	May 31, 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	$	378		Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	729			Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	(28		)	Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other long-term liabilities	(76		)	Other long-term liabilities	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	1,003			$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(596,000) and $(1.0) million net of tax as of May 31, 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 $(435,000) and $(497,000) as of May 31, 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 $19,000 and $10,000 net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $9,000 and $4,000 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

⁽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 nine-month periods ended May 31, 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						Nine Months Ended
Income Statement Classification	May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013
Other income (expense), net	$	(632	)	$	(168	)	$	(447	)	$	(300	)

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions

The Company entered into non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2014; however, there are no open contracts as of May 31, 2014 and as of August 31, 2013.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 May 31, 2014, the Company had 33 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, Honduras and in the Dominican Republic, two in El Salvador 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 May of fiscal year 2014, the Company opened its third warehouse club in Honduras in Tegucigalpa. 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. In January of fiscal year 2014, the Company acquired land in the southern area of Pereira, Colombia and in the city of Medellin, Colombia and leased land in the city of Bogota, Colombia. The Company is currently constructing new warehouse clubs at these three sites and plans to open them 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. 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.

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)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 May 31, 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	$	(79	)	$	6,020	$	1,017	$	7,037
Price Plaza Alajuela, S.A.	50	%	2,193		676		(28		)	2,841		1,346		4,187
Total			$	6,809	$	2,159	$	(107	)	$	8,861	$	2,363	$	11,224

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities Financial Information

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

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Current assets	$	1,731	$	606
Noncurrent assets	$	7,866	$	7,432
Current liabilities	$	1,028	$	999
Noncurrent liabilities	$	9	$	8

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net income (loss)	$	6	$	12	$	14	$	(4	)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	May 31, 2013
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Goodwill	$ 36,176	$ 36,364	$ 36,622
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	$ (188)

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DEBT - Annual Maturities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2014
Maturities of long-term debt
2015	$ 15,742
2016	25,176
2017	15,405
2018	7,700
2019	18,600
Thereafter	11,472
Long-term Debt	$ 94,095

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 123,759	$ 121,874
Short-term restricted cash	2,356	5,984
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 and $0 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	4,507	3,130
Merchandise inventories	230,693	217,413
Deferred tax assets - current	6,075	6,290
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current (includes $378 and $0 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments)	23,756	20,890
Total current assets	391,146	375,581
Long-term restricted cash	26,923	34,775
Property and equipment, net	396,749	338,478
Goodwill	36,176	36,364
Deferred tax assets - long term	12,862	12,871
Other non-current assets (includes $729 and $1,505 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively, for the fair value of derivative instruments.)	25,734	19,866
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	8,861	8,104
Total Assets	898,451	826,039
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	197,671	199,425
Accrued salaries and benefits	18,041	17,862
Deferred membership income	17,770	16,528
Income taxes payable	6,867	8,059
Other accrued expenses	18,696	20,136
Dividends payable	10,593	0
Long-term debt, current portion	15,742	12,757
Deferred tax liability - current	189	111
Total current liabilities	285,569	274,878
Deferred tax liability - long-term	2,716	2,622
Long-term portion of deferred rent	5,116	4,440
Long-term income taxes payable, net of current portion	2,001	2,184
Long-term debt, net of current portion	78,353	60,263
Other long-term liabilities (includes $104 and $14 for the fair value of derivative instruments and $664 and $589 for the defined benefit plan as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively)	768	603
Total liabilities	374,523	344,990
Equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; 30,948,290 and 30,924,392 shares issued and 30,209,596 and 30,234,506 shares outstanding (net of treasury shares) as of May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	395,569	390,581
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	9,489	8,016
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(50,323)	(41,475)
Retained earnings	193,738	143,871
Less: treasury stock at cost; 738,694 and 689,886 shares as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively	(24,548)	(19,947)
Total equity	523,928	481,049
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 898,451	$ 826,039
Statement [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2014
Document Period End Date			May 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 543,806		$ 543,806		$ 471,264
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	(147,057)		(147,057)		(132,786)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	396,749		396,749		338,478
Depreciation and amortization expense	7,139	6,228	20,932	17,943
Total interest capitalized	4,459		4,459		4,475
Interest expense capitalized	452	1,008	945	1,289
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	243,996		243,996		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	141,579		141,579		119,242
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	34,732		34,732		23,657
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 123,499		$ 123,499		$ 100,108
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 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	(3,286)						(3,286)
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)	0
Issuance of restricted stock award (in shares)		61,000
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards (in shares)		(2,000)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		6,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	125		125
Stock-based compensation	6,125		4,854	1,271
Payments of Dividends	(9,065)					(9,065)
Dividends payable to stockholders	(9,065)					(9,065)
Net income	63,426					63,426
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(3,474)				(3,474)
Balance at May. 31, 2013	463,700	3	389,133	7,951	(36,656)	123,035	(19,766)
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2013		30,921,000					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							49,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	(4,601)						(4,601)
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)	0
Issuance of restricted stock award (in shares)		20,000
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards (in shares)		(1,000)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		5,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	118		118
Stock-based compensation	6,343		4,870	1,473
Payments of Dividends	(10,570)					(10,570)
Dividends payable to stockholders	(10,593)					(10,593)
Net income	71,030					71,030
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(8,848)				(8,848)
Balance at May. 31, 2014	$ 523,928	$ 3	$ 395,569	$ 9,489	$ (50,323)	$ 193,738	$ (24,548)
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2014		30,948,000					739,000

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SEGMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended					3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014 Country	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014 Country	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	May 31, 2014 United States Operations	May 31, 2013 United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 United States Operations	May 31, 2014 Latin American Operations	May 31, 2013 Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Latin American Operations	May 31, 2014 Caribbean Operations	May 31, 2013 Caribbean Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Caribbean Operations	May 31, 2014 Reconciling Items		May 31, 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]	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] United States Operations	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Latin American Operations	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Caribbean Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Caribbean Operations	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] United States Operations	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Latin American Operations	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Caribbean Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Caribbean Operations	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member]	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] United States Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] United States Operations	May 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] Latin American Operations	Aug. 31, 2013 Scenario, Actual [Member] Latin American Operations	May 31, 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	$ (558)	$ (249)	$ (746)	$ (353)	$ (889)															$ (536)	$ (249)	$ (47)	$ (57)		$ (889)							$ 0	$ 0	$ (297)	$ (637)	$ (56)	$ (252)
Number of countries and territories	13		13
Segment Reporting Information
Revenue from external customers	615,037	571,722	1,895,012	1,714,418		19,062	15,620		1,280,311	1,147,275		595,639	551,523				0
Intersegment revenues			0	0		738,579	659,166		0	0		4,030	3,565		(742,609)	[1]	(662,731)
Depreciation and amortization	7,139	6,228	20,932	17,943		1,701	1,552		12,466	9,737		6,765	6,654
Operating income	31,203	28,489	102,937	94,606		29,113	25,103		54,596	52,854		19,228	16,649											94,959	127,935	25,103	34,132	53,151	70,383	16,705	23,420							94,606	127,046	25,103	34,132	52,854	69,746	16,649	23,168
Net income	21,320	18,539	71,030	63,426		19,085	17,628		37,676	34,404		14,269	11,394
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions			82,774	52,383		4,869	322		70,682	46,517		7,223	5,544
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	494,443	428,650	494,443	428,650	437,587	14,272	16,559	19,114	365,903	295,967	304,731	114,268	116,124	113,742	0	[1]	0	0	[1]
Goodwill	36,176	36,622	36,176	36,622	36,364	0	0	0	31,430	31,683	31,474	4,746	4,939	4,890	0	[1]	0	0	[1]
Identifiable assets	$ 898,451	$ 792,494	$ 898,451	$ 792,494	$ 826,039	$ 77,648	$ 76,730	$ 103,844	$ 602,365	$ 508,798	$ 518,313	$ 218,438	$ 206,966	$ 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		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 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)	$ 489	$ (785)	$ 1,512	$ (1,051)		$ (439)	$ (1,034)	$ (312)	$ (58)	$ (1,843)						$ 97	$ (785)	$ (265)	$ (1)	$ (954)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(558)	(249)	(746)	(353)	(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)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Table Text Block [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of May 31, 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):

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	4,607	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,726	$	12,875

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

The following table summarizes the amounts recorded for the three and nine month periods ending May 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	489	$	(785	)	$	1,512	$	(1,051	)

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

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

	May 31, 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	—		3,148
Restricted cash in Colombia for property purchase agreements	247		1,599
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		—
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	59		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,356	$	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)	1,203		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,923	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,279	$	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 present a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.3		0.3		0.3		0.3
Differences in foreign tax rates	(7.1	)	(4.3	)	(5.5	)	(4.4	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	4.5		1.7		1.2		(0.6	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	(1.8	)	0.2		(0.6	)	0.5
Provision for income taxes	30.9	%	32.9	%	30.4	%	30.8	%

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping

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

	May 31, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	94,095	$	100,292	$	73,020	$	72,576

Tabular disclosure of derivatives at fair value. [Table Text Block]

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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of May 31, 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)	$	—	$	378		$	—	$	378
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		729			—		729
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(28		)	—		(28		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		(76		)	—		(76		)
Total	$	—	$	1,003		$	—	$	1,003

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

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

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

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,176	$	36,364	$	(188	)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Restricted Cash (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		Aug. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	$ 2,356		$ 5,984
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	26,923		34,775
Shorttemcertificateofdeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current	2,356		5,984
Land [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value	850		0
Longtermcertificatesofdeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	26,923		34,775
longtermstatutorydeposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Deposits with Governmental Agencies	1,203	[1]	1,055	[1]
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	29,279		40,759
Banco del Pais [Member] | Land [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value	0		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	247		1,599
Federalregulatoryrequirements [Member] | Shorttemstatutorydeposit [Member] [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Deposits with Governmental Agencies	59	[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)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 nine months endedMay 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended May 31,						Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	21,320		$	18,539		$	71,030		$	63,426
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(348		)	(372		)	(1,296		)	(1,344		)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	20,972		$	18,167		$	69,734		$	62,082
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,784			29,683			29,733			29,634
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	8			9			10			10
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,792			29,692			29,743			29,644
Basic net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.35		$	2.09
Diluted net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.34		$	2.09

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 71,030	$ 63,426
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	20,932	17,943
Allowance for doubtful accounts	6	4
Loss on sale of property and equipment	746	356
Deferred income taxes	1,869	2,143
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	(1,473)	(1,271)
Equity in gains/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	(7)	2
Stock-based compensation	4,870	4,854
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	(11,246)	667
Merchandise inventories	(13,280)	(19,880)
Accounts payable	2,746	(1,308)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	76,193	66,936
Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(82,774)	(52,383)
Deposits for land purchase option agreements	(850)	0
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	78	70
Capital contribution to joint ventures	(750)	(550)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities	(84,296)	(52,863)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from bank borrowings	37,734	3,980
Repayment of bank borrowings	(17,390)	(5,817)
Cash dividend payments	(10,570)	(9,065)
Release of (addition to) restricted cash	8,000	2,000
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation	1,473	1,271
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(4,601)	(3,286)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	118	125
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	14,764	(10,792)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,776)	(2,121)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,885	1,160
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	121,874	91,248
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	123,759	92,408
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	2,508	2,012
Income taxes	33,308	27,733
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
Dividends declared but not paid	$ 10,593	$ 9,065

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,000	$ 0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, fair value of derivative instruments	378,000	0
Other non-current assets, fair value of derivative instruments	729,000	1,505,000
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Other long-term liabilities, fair value of derivative instruments	104,000	14,000
defined benefit plan (other long-term liabilities)	$ 664,000	$ 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)	30,948,290	30,924,392
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	30,209,596	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)	738,694	689,886

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 is constructing its central offices in Panama. Construction of the offices is expected to be completed during calendar year 2014. 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. For the nine months ended May 31, 2014, the Company recognized rent expense of $52,600 for this lease.

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 May 31, 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	$	(79	)	$	6,020	$	1,017	$	7,037
Price Plaza Alajuela, S.A.	50	%	2,193		676		(28		)	2,841		1,346		4,187
Total			$	6,809	$	2,159	$	(107	)	$	8,861	$	2,363	$	11,224

⁽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): 

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Current assets	$	1,731	$	606
Noncurrent assets	$	7,866	$	7,432
Current liabilities	$	1,028	$	999
Noncurrent liabilities	$	9	$	8

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net income (loss)	$	6	$	12	$	14	$	(4	)

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Document - Entity Information Document - Entity Information (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Feb. 28, 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		30,209,596
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014

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SEGMENTS

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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):

Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	25,103	$	53,151		$	16,705		$	94,959
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(297		)	(56		)	(353		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	25,103	$	52,854		$	16,649		$	94,606

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
Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2014
Revenue from external customers	$	19,062	$	1,280,311	$	595,639	$	—		$	1,895,012
Intersegment revenues	738,579		—		4,030		(742,609		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,701		12,466		6,765		—			20,932
Operating income	29,113		54,596		19,228		—			102,937
Net income	19,085		37,676		14,269		—			71,030
Capital expenditures, net	4,869		70,682		7,223		—			82,774
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	14,272		365,903		114,268		—			494,443
Goodwill	—		31,430		4,746		—			36,176
Total assets	77,648		602,365		218,438		—			898,451
Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2013
Revenue from external customers	$	15,620	$	1,147,275	$	551,523	$	—		$	1,714,418
Intersegment revenues	659,166		—		3,565		(662,731		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	1,552		9,737		6,654		—			17,943
Operating income	25,103		52,854		16,649		—			94,606
Net income	17,628		34,404		11,394		—			63,426
Capital expenditures, net	322		46,517		5,544		—			52,383
Long-lived assets (other than deferred tax assets)	16,559		295,967		116,124		—			428,650
Goodwill	—		31,683		4,939		—			36,622
Total assets	76,730		508,798		206,966		—			792,494
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		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Revenues:
Net warehouse club sales	$ 597,885	$ 555,815	$ 1,844,746	$ 1,671,269
Export sales	6,577	6,224	19,062	15,620
Membership income	9,552	8,774	28,301	24,773
Other income	1,023	909	2,903	2,756
Total revenues	615,037	571,722	1,895,012	1,714,418
Cost of goods sold:
Net warehouse club	509,684	475,727	1,575,623	1,425,396
Export	6,246	5,907	18,110	14,728
Selling, general and administrative:
Warehouse club operations	53,617	49,421	158,592	143,476
General and administrative	12,604	11,404	37,065	34,450
Pre-opening expenses	1,125	525	1,939	1,409
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	558	249	746	353
Total operating expenses	583,834	543,233	1,792,075	1,619,812
Operating income	31,203	28,489	102,937	94,606
Other income (expense):
Interest income	202	338	576	1,078
Interest expense	(1,043)	(427)	(2,967)	(2,951)
Other income (expense), net	489	(785)	1,512	(1,051)
Total other expense	(352)	(874)	(879)	(2,924)
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and loss of unconsolidated affiliates	30,851	27,615	102,058	91,682
Provision for income taxes	(9,534)	(9,082)	(31,035)	(28,254)
Income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	3	6	7	(2)
Net income	$ 21,320	$ 18,539	$ 71,030	$ 63,426
Net income per share available for distribution:
Basic net income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.61	$ 2.35	$ 2.09
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.61	$ 2.35	$ 2.09
Diluted net income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.61	$ 2.34	$ 2.09
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.61	$ 2.34	$ 2.09
Shares used in per share computations:
Basic (in shares)	29,784	29,683	29,733	29,634
Diluted (in shares)	29,792	29,692	29,743	29,644
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.70	$ 0.60
Statement [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2014

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 May 31,
	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)	$	3,929		$	—		$	3,929		$	(2,073	)	$	—		$	(2,073	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	6			(1		)	5			1			(3		)	(2		)
Total defined pension plans	6			(1		)	5			1			(3		)	(2		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	(1,857		)	514			(1,343		)	2,558			(335		)	2,223
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,078		$	513		$	2,591		$	486		$	(338	)	$	148

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	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)	$	(8,443	)	$	—		$	(8,443	)	$	(5,083	)	$	—		$	(5,083	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	18			(2		)	16			2			(1		)	1
Total defined pension plans	18			(2		)	16			2			(1		)	1
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	(489		)	68			(421		)	1,974			(366		)	1,608
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(8,914	)	$	66		$	(8,848	)	$	(3,107	)	$	(367	)	$	(3,474	)

⁽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 non-remitted 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):

	Nine Months Ended May 31, 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	(8,443		)	—			—			(8,443		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			16			(421		)	(405		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(8,443		)	16			(421		)	(8,848		)
Ending balance, May 31, 2014	$	(50,764	)	$	(136	)	$	577		$	(50,323	)

	Nine Months Ended May 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	(5,083		)	—			—			(5,083		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			1			1,608			1,609
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(5,083		)	1			1,608			(3,474		)
Ending balance, May 31, 2013	$	(37,045	)	$	(73	)	$	462		$	(36,656	)

	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			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):

	Nine Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
	May 31, 2014				May 31, 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)	18			(1)	2			(1)	(365		)	(1)
Total before tax	18				2				(105		)
Tax (expense) benefit	(2		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	(1		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	27			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes
Net of tax	$	16		(1)	$	1		(1)	$	(78	)	(1)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	$	(776	)	Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	987		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	1,505		Balance sheet-other non-current assets
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	378			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets
Interest rate cash flow hedges	(15		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	163			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	203			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	(76		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	824			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	983			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Total before tax	(489		)		1,974				2,691
Tax expense	6			Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(41		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(50		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets
Tax expense	62			Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(325		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(497		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities
Net of tax	$	(421	)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	1,608		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):

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Retained earnings not available for distribution	$	4,529	$	4,171

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 nine months endedMay 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended May 31,						Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	21,320		$	18,539		$	71,030		$	63,426
Less: Allocation of income to unvested stockholders	(348		)	(372		)	(1,296		)	(1,344		)
Net earnings available to common stockholders	$	20,972		$	18,167		$	69,734		$	62,082
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	29,784			29,683			29,733			29,634
Add dilutive effect of stock options (two-class method)	8			9			10			10
Diluted average shares outstanding	29,792			29,692			29,743			29,644
Basic net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.35		$	2.09
Diluted net income per share	$	0.70		$	0.61		$	2.34		$	2.09

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

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Depreciation and amortization expense (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation and amortization expense	$	7,139	$	6,228	$	20,932	$	17,943

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

	May 31, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	123,499		$	100,108
Building and improvements	243,996			228,257
Fixtures and equipment	141,579			119,242
Construction in progress	34,732			23,657
Total property and equipment, historical cost	543,806			471,264
Less: accumulated depreciation	(147,057		)	(132,786		)
Property and equipment, net	$	396,749		$	338,478

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Interest capitalized	$	452	$	1,008	$	945	$	1,289

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	As of May 31, 2014		As of August 31, 2013
Total interest capitalized	$	4,459	$	4,475

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date of May 31, 2014 through the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements and have determined that there are no subsequent events that require disclosure.

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DEBT

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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
May 31, 2014	$	35,895	$	—	$	398	$	35,497	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 May 31,	Amount
2015	$	15,742
2016	25,176
2017	15,405
2018	7,700
2019	18,600
Thereafter	11,472
Total	$	94,095

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 $3.2 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 $3.2 million.

On March 31, 2014, the Company's Panama subsidiary entered into a loan renewal agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia renewing for an additional five years a 5.5% fixed rate loan originally entered into on August 21, 2009. The balance on the loan as of May 31, 2014 is $5.25 million and on August 21, 2014 will be $5.0 million. The renewal agreement will become effective on August 21, 2014. The renewal agreement establishes a credit facility of $5.0 million at a variable interest rate of 30-day LIBOR plus 2.5% with a floor of 5.5%, for a five year term, with monthly principal and interest payments. The facility provides a five year renewal option upon approval of the Bank of Nova Scotia.

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.

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 $)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Dec. 11, 2012	Feb. 21, 2012	Nov. 17, 2011	May 05, 2011	Nov. 20, 2008
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	$ 8,900,000

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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)	May 31, 2014	August 31, 2013
2013 Plan	838,766	820,916	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 May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Options granted to directors	$	27	$	29	$	64	$	83
Restricted stock awards	1,276		1,120		4,059		4,104
Restricted stock units	246		213		747		667
Stock-based compensation expense	$	1,549	$	1,362	$	4,870	$	4,854

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

	May 31,
	2014		2013
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands)	$	26,199	$	26,552
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years)	6		7
Excess tax benefit (deficiency) on stock-based compensation (in thousands)	$	1,473	$	1,271

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:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Grants outstanding at beginning of period	623,424		700,893
Granted	12,325		57,866
Forfeited	(2,048	)	(2,547	)
Vested	(140,182	)	(130,108	)
Grants outstanding at end of period	493,519		626,104

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

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	2014		2013
Restricted stock awards and units granted	$	109.18	$	80.44
Restricted stock awards and units vested	$	39.47	$	39.06
Restricted stock awards and units forfeited	$	49.37	$	30.88

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

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Total fair market value of restricted stock awards and units vested	$	13,222	$	10,102

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:

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013
Shares repurchased	48,808		42,434
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$	4,601	$	3,286

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

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014	2013
Reissued treasury shares	—	—

The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding: 

	May 31, 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

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business and property ownership.  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 establishes an accrual for legal proceedings if and when those matters reach a stage where they present loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. In such cases, there may be a possible exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. The Company monitors those matters for developments that would affect the likelihood of a loss and the accrued amount, if any, thereof, and adjusts the amount as appropriate. If the loss contingency at issue is not both probable and reasonably estimable, the Company does not establish an accrual, but will continue to monitor the matter for developments that will make the loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable. If it is at least a reasonable possibility that a material loss will occur, the Company will provide disclosure regarding the contingency.  The Company believes that the final disposition of the pending legal proceedings, claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the Company's future results of operations for a particular quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to such matters.

Taxes

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 May 31, 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.

Other Commitments

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 May 31,	Open Locations(1)
2015	$	8,720
2016	8,378
2017	9,064
2018	9,409
2019	9,230
Thereafter	93,239
Total	$	138,040	(2)

⁽¹⁾ Operating lease obligations have been reduced by approximately $597,000 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 May 31, 2014 the Company has approximately $25.4 million in contractual obligations for construction services not yet rendered.

The Company has entered into land purchase option agreements that have not been recorded as commitments, for which the Company has recorded within the balance sheet approximately $1.3 million in restricted cash deposits and prepaid expenses.  The land purchase option agreements can be canceled at the sole option of the Company.  The Company does not have a time table of when or if it will exercise these land purchase options, due to the uncertainty related to the completion of the Company's due diligence review. The Company's due diligence review includes evaluations of the legal status of the property, the zoning and permitting issues related to acquiring approval for the construction and operation of a warehouse club and any other issues related to the property itself that could render the property unsuitable or limit the property's economic viability as a warehouse club site. If the purchase option agreements are all exercised, the cash use would be approximately $31.0 million.

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 through the end of the contract term is approximately $73,000.

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 May 31, 2014, all of the Company’s interest rate swap and 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 nine months ended May 31, 2014:

Subsidiary	Date Entered into	Derivative Financial Counter-party	Derivative Financial Instruments	Initial US$ Notional Amount		Bank US$ loan Held with	Floating Leg (swap counter-party)	Fixed Rate for PSMT Subsidiary		Settlement Dates	Effective Period of swap
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	$	19,800,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014.	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
Panama	22-May-14	Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank")	Interest rate swap	$	3,970,000	Bank of Nova Scotia	Variable rate 30-day Libor plus 3.5%	4.98	%	4th day of each month beginning on June 4, 2014	May 5, 2014 - April 4, 2019
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 December 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 nine-month period ended May 31, 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 May 31, 2014	$	137	$	405	$	542
Interest expense for the three months ended May 31, 2013	$	182	$	482	$	664
Interest expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2014	$	377	$	1,169	$	1,546
Interest expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2013	$	559	$	1,341	$	1,900

⁽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)	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
RBTT	$	—	$	4,500
Scotiabank	55,770		40,000
Total	$	55,770	$	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):

	May 31, 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	$	378		Prepaid expenses and current assets	$	—
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other non-current assets	729			Other non-current assets	1,505
Interest rate swaps(3)	Other long-term liabilities	(28		)	Other long-term  liabilities	(14		)
Cross currency interest rate swaps(1)(2)	Other long-term liabilities	(76		)	Other long-term liabilities	—
Net fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments - assets (liability)(4)		$	1,003			$	1,491

⁽¹⁾  The effective portion of the cross-currency interest rate swaps was recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss for $(596,000) and $(1.0) million net of tax as of May 31, 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 $(435,000) and $(497,000) as of May 31, 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 $19,000 and $10,000 net of tax as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset amount with an offset to other comprehensive income - tax of $9,000 and $4,000 as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

⁽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 entered into non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2014; however, there are no open contracts as of May 31, 2014 and as of August 31, 2013.

For the three and nine-month periods ended May 31, 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						Nine Months Ended
Income Statement Classification	May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014			May 31, 2013
Other income (expense), net	$	(632	)	$	(168	)	$	(447	)	$	(300	)

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COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014 Club
Company Overview [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Number of stores	33
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	3
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 $)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current	$ 2,900,000
Contractual Obligation	25,400,000
Land under Purchase Options, Recorded	1,300,000
Land under Purchase Options, Not Recorded	31,000,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals	597,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	8,720,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	8,378,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	9,064,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	9,409,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	9,230,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	93,239,000	[1]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	138,040,000	[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	$ 73,000
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 $597,000 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)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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):

Nine Month Period Ended May 31, 2013	United States Operations		Latin American Operations			Caribbean Operations			Total
Operating income -as previously reported	$	25,103	$	53,151		$	16,705		$	94,959
Reclassification - Gain/(Loss) asset disposals	—		(297		)	(56		)	(353		)
Operating income-as currently reported	$	25,103	$	52,854		$	16,649		$	94,606

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)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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):

	Nine Months Ended May 31, 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	(8,443		)	—			—			(8,443		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			16			(421		)	(405		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(8,443		)	16			(421		)	(8,848		)
Ending balance, May 31, 2014	$	(50,764	)	$	(136	)	$	577		$	(50,323	)

	Nine Months Ended May 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	(5,083		)	—			—			(5,083		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			1			1,608			1,609
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(5,083		)	1			1,608			(3,474		)
Ending balance, May 31, 2013	$	(37,045	)	$	(73	)	$	462		$	(36,656	)

	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			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 May 31,
	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)	$	3,929		$	—		$	3,929		$	(2,073	)	$	—		$	(2,073	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	6			(1		)	5			1			(3		)	(2		)
Total defined pension plans	6			(1		)	5			1			(3		)	(2		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	(1,857		)	514			(1,343		)	2,558			(335		)	2,223
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,078		$	513		$	2,591		$	486		$	(338	)	$	148

	Nine Months Ended May 31,
	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)	$	(8,443	)	$	—		$	(8,443	)	$	(5,083	)	$	—		$	(5,083	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	18			(2		)	16			2			(1		)	1
Total defined pension plans	18			(2		)	16			2			(1		)	1
Unrealized gains (losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps(2)	(489		)	68			(421		)	1,974			(366		)	1,608
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(8,914	)	$	66		$	(8,848	)	$	(3,107	)	$	(367	)	$	(3,474	)

⁽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 non-remitted 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):

	Nine Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
	May 31, 2014				May 31, 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)	18			(1)	2			(1)	(365		)	(1)
Total before tax	18				2				(105		)
Tax (expense) benefit	(2		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	(1		)	Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes	27			Statement of Income- Provision for income taxes
Net of tax	$	16		(1)	$	1		(1)	$	(78	)	(1)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on change in fair value of interest rate swaps
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	$	(776	)	Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	987		Balance sheet- other non-current assets	$	1,505		Balance sheet-other non-current assets
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	378			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets	—			Prepaid expenses and current assets
Interest rate cash flow hedges	(15		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	163			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	203			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Cross currency interest rate cash flow hedges	(76		)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	824			Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	983			Balance sheet-other long-term liabilities
Total before tax	(489		)		1,974				2,691
Tax expense	6			Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(41		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets	(50		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax assets
Tax expense	62			Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(325		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities	(497		)	Balance sheet- Deferred tax liabilities
Net of tax	$	(421	)	Balance sheet- other long-term liabilities	$	1,608		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				9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 23, 2014	Nov. 27, 2012	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	May 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014 first of two dividend payments [Member]	May 31, 2014 Second of 2 dividend payments [Member]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid				$ 0.30		$ 0.30			$ 0.35
common stock dividends, per share, payable										$ 0.35
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.70	$ 0.60	$ 0.00		$ 0.00		$ 0.70	$ 0.60

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Foreign Currency Translation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Document Period End Date			May 31, 2014
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	$ 489	$ (785)	$ 1,512	$ (1,051)
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)			$ 1,512	$ (1,051)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus					2014
Document Period End Date					May 31, 2014
Net income	$ 21,320		$ 18,539		$ 71,030		$ 63,426
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	3,929	[1]	(2,073)	[1]	(8,443)	[1]	(5,083)	[1]
Net gain (loss) arising during period	5		(2)		16		1
Total defined pension plans	5		(2)		16		1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	(1,343)	[2]	2,223	[2]	(421)	[2]	1,608	[2]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	2,591		148		(8,848)		(3,474)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 23,911		$ 18,687		$ 62,182		$ 59,952

[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 non-remitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.

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

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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):

	May 31, 2014			August 31, 2013
Land	$	123,499		$	100,108
Building and improvements	243,996			228,257
Fixtures and equipment	141,579			119,242
Construction in progress	34,732			23,657
Total property and equipment, historical cost	543,806			471,264
Less: accumulated depreciation	(147,057		)	(132,786		)
Property and equipment, net	$	396,749		$	338,478

Depreciation and amortization expense (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation and amortization expense	$	7,139	$	6,228	$	20,932	$	17,943

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 May 31, 2014		As of August 31, 2013
Total interest capitalized	$	4,459	$	4,475

Total interest capitalized (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Interest capitalized	$	452	$	1,008	$	945	$	1,289

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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES - Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Document Period End Date			May 31, 2014
Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current assets	$ 1,731		$ 1,731		$ 606
Noncurrent assets	7,866		7,866		7,432
Current liabilities	1,028		1,028		999
Noncurrent liabilities	9		9		8
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss	$ 6	$ 12	$ 14	$ (4)

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Retained Earnings (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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):

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Retained earnings not available for distribution	$	4,529	$	4,171

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Balance Sheet Location, Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 100,292	$ 72,576
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2014
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 94,095	$ 73,020

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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 May 31, 2014, all of the Company's subsidiaries were wholly owned. Additionally, the Company's ownership interest in real estate development joint ventures as of May 31, 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):

	May 31, 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	—		3,148
Restricted cash in Colombia for property purchase agreements	247		1,599
Restricted cash for land purchase option agreements	850		—
Other short-term restricted cash (1)	59		37
Total short-term restricted cash	$	2,356	$	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)	1,203		1,055
Total long-term restricted cash	$	26,923	$	34,775
Total restricted cash	$	29,279	$	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 $4.9 million and $4.3 million as of May 31, 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):

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	4,607	$	5,458
Other non-current assets	$	16,726	$	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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

	May 31, 2014				August 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion	$	94,095	$	100,292	$	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. If a cash flow hedge that was previously considered effective is later determined to be an ineffective hedge, 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. 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 May 31, 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.  From time to time, 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. These contracts generally 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands) for derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting: 

Assets and Liabilities as of May 31, 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)	$	—	$	378		$	—	$	378
Other non-current assets - (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		729			—		729
Other long-term liabilities – (Interest rate swaps)	—		(28		)	—		(28		)
Other long-term liabilities – (Cross-currency interest rate swaps)	—		(76		)	—		(76		)
Total	$	—	$	1,003		$	—	$	1,003

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 Company held no derivatives as of May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 that did not qualify for hedge accounting. As of May 31, 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 May 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (in thousands).  The change in goodwill is a result of foreign exchange translation losses.

	May 31, 2014		August 31, 2013		Change
Goodwill	$	36,176	$	36,364	$	(188	)

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. 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 records and reserves for 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.  If one or both criteria for accrual are not met, but there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss will occur, the Company does not record and reserve for a loss contingency but describes the contingency within a note and provides detail, when possible, of the estimated potential loss or range of loss. If an estimate cannot be made, a statement to that effect is made.

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 nine month periods ending May 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Currency gain (loss)	$	489	$	(785	)	$	1,512	$	(1,051	)

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 May 31, 2014 and 2013. However, during the nine months ended May 31, 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 $2.6 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 present a reconciliation of the effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.3		0.3		0.3		0.3
Differences in foreign tax rates	(7.1	)	(4.3	)	(5.5	)	(4.4	)
Permanent items and other adjustments	4.5		1.7		1.2		(0.6	)
Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance	(1.8	)	0.2		(0.6	)	0.5
Provision for income taxes	30.9	%	32.9	%	30.4	%	30.8	%

The variance in the effective tax rate for the three-month period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to a 2.8% favorable impact resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions and a favorable impact of 1.8% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary offset by 1.7% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

The variance in the effective tax rate for the first nine months of the period ended on May 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily attributable to the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from a greater proportion of income falling into low tax jurisdictions, the favorable impact of 1.1% resulting from the reduction in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of the Company’s Colombia subsidiary, and the offsetting impact of 0.9% due to permanent adjustments relating to the tax effect of foreign currency exchange gains/losses.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASC 606 ASU 2014-09 - Revenue from contracts with customers.

In May 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance on contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue on contracts with customers to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires that an entity depict the consideration by applying the following steps:

Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. This amendment is to be either retrospectively adopted to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying this ASU recognized at the date of initial application. Adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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.