REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS [Abstract]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

As of January 31, 2015 and 2014, the estimated redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests was $6.3 million and $6.1 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		137
Balance at January 31, 2015	$	6,340

	(in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2013	$	5,937
Net income		176
Balance at January 31, 2014	$	6,113