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Equity Investment
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Investment
9. Equity Investment

On February 15, 2018, the Company announced the formation of a joint venture with Tourism Holdings Limited (“thl”) called TH2. The Company and thl each have a 50% ownership position in TH2 and equal representation on the board of directors of TH2. The Company contributed cash totaling $46,902 to TH2 in early March 2018 while thl contributed various assets with the same approximate fair value. The Company’s investment in TH2 was funded entirely from cash on hand. In accordance with the operating agreement, TH2’s future capital needs, which are not expected to be material to the Company, will be funded proportionally by thl and the Company.

The Company’s investment in TH2 is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s share of the losses of this investment, which are included in its operating results for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018, was $399 for both periods and is included in Other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The results of this joint venture are recorded on a one-month lag basis, and reflect the operations for the one month of March 2018 since the formation of the joint venture.

TH2 was formed to own, improve and sell innovative and comprehensive digital applications through a platform designed for the global RV industry. TH2 will offer a variety of products focused on enhancing the enjoyment, safety, connectivity and convenience of RV ownership and use.