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Note 16. Retirement Plan
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2011
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
16.
RETIREMENT PLAN

 
The Company maintains a 401(k) retirement plan covering its U.S. employees who meet the plan requirements.  The Company matches a portion of employee contributions, which vest immediately.  During the years ended May 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s matching contributions to the plan were approximately $1.0 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

The Company’s Canadian affiliate maintains a defined contribution pension plan covering all Canadian employees, except temporary employees.  The Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the plan, and each employee vests in the Company’s matching contributions once they have been a participant continuously for two years.  During each of the years ended May 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s matching contributions to the plan remained constant at approximately $0.1 million.