REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS [Abstract]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

As of October 31, 2015 and 2014, the estimated redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests was $7.1 million and $6.4 million, respectively. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests.

	(in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2015	$	6,368
Contributions		826
Net loss		(89	)
Balance at October 31, 2015	$	7,105

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