COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Acquisition related

The Company has one contingent liability related to the acquisition of Simena in November 2011 for future consideration to be paid to the former seller which had an initial fair value of $8.0 million at the time of acquisition. At March 31, 2015, the present value of the future consideration was $4.5 million.

Legal

From time to time, NetScout is subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate expense with respect to any current legal proceedings and claims, if determined adversely, will not have a significant adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Leases

NetScout leases office space under non-cancelable operating leases. Total rent expense under the leases was $5.9 million, $6.0 million and $5.7 million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

At March 31, 2015, future non-cancelable minimum lease commitments (including office space, copiers and automobiles) are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending March 31,
2016	$	6,065
2017	4,971
2018	4,106
2019	2,738
2020	2,593
Remaining years	8,688
Total minimum lease payments	$	29,161