Fair Value (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2018

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring

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



(in 000s)
As of	January 31, 2018				January 31, 2017				April 30, 2017
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	187,366	$	187,366	$	221,172	$	221,172	$	1,011,331	$	1,011,331
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	83,033		83,033		70,166		70,166		106,208		106,208
Receivables, net - short-term	791,618		791,618		787,865		787,865		162,775		162,775
Receivables, net - long-term	67,227		67,227		66,251		66,251		52,898		52,898
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (excluding debt issuance costs)	2,292,612		2,365,881		2,593,564		2,672,370		1,502,735		1,569,033
Contingent consideration	11,906		11,906		9,332		9,332		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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