REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS [Abstract]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

As of October 31, 2014 and 2013, the estimated redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests was $6.4 million and $6.0 million, respectively. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests.

	(in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2014	$	6,203
Net income		170
Balance at October 31, 2014	$	6,373

	(in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2013	$	5,937
Net income		107
Balance at October 31, 2013	$	6,044