Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2017

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of	July 31, 2017				July 31, 2016				April 30, 2017
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	551,566	$	551,566	$	306,871	$	306,871	$	1,011,331	$	1,011,331
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	116,594		116,594		122,025		122,025		106,208		106,208
Receivables, net - short-term	91,004		91,004		103,425		103,425		162,775		162,775
Receivables, net - long-term	60,945		60,945		56,514		56,514		52,898		52,898
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (excluding debt issuance costs)	1,502,694		1,595,945		1,502,747		1,606,364		1,502,735		1,569,033
Contingent consideration	9,125		9,125		8,347		8,347		10,428		10,428

- Definition

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

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