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Treasury Stock and Repurchase Program:
3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Treasury Stock [Abstract]  
Treasury Stock and Repurchase Program:
Note 10 - Treasury Stock and Repurchase Program:

On January 20, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of shares of the Company’s common stock, at such times and prices as management determined to be advisable up to an aggregate purchase price of $3,200,000. During fiscal 2011, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 6,719 shares of the Company’s common stock for $89,812, at an average price of $13.37 per share. During the three months ended July 31, 2011, the Company repurchased 11,700 shares of the Company’s common stock for $158,353, at an average price of $13.53 per share. Under the January 20, 2011 authorization, $2,951,835 remains available for additional share repurchases. The repurchase authorization extends through January 15, 2012, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the Board of Directors.

Treasury stock, at cost, consists of the following:
(in thousands except for
shares and cost per
Total Average
Average Cost
share)
Shares
Cost Assigned
per Share
Balance April 30, 2011
25,119 $ 444
Purchases effected in open market
11,700 158 $ 13.53
Balance July 31, 2011
36,819 $ 602