Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at August 31, 2016 (in thousands):



				Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Assets
Money market funds	$	8,536		$	8,536	$	—		$	—
State and municipal bond obligations	34,532			—		34,532			—
U.S. treasury bonds	6,534			—		6,534			—
U.S. government agency bonds	522			—		522			—
Corporate bonds	3,012			—		3,012			—
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivatives	$	(5,166	)	$	—	$	(5,166	)	$	—

The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at November 30, 2015 (in thousands):



				Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Assets
Money market funds	$	26,138		$	26,138	$	—		$	—
State and municipal bond obligations	20,417			—		20,417			—
U.S. treasury bonds	3,094			—		3,094			—
U.S. government agency bonds	1,641			—		1,641			—
Corporate bonds	3,748			—		3,748			—
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivatives	$	(4,021	)	$	—	$	(4,021	)	$	—

When developing fair value estimates, we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. When available, we use quoted market prices to measure fair value. The valuation technique used to measure fair value for our Level 1 and Level 2 assets is a market approach, using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. If market prices are not available, the fair value measurement is based on models that use primarily market based parameters including yield curves, volatilities, credit ratings and currency rates. In certain cases where market rate assumptions are not available, we are required to make judgments about assumptions market participants would use to estimate the fair value of a financial instrument.

The following table reflects the activity for our liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs, which relate to a contingent consideration obligation in connection with a prior acquisition, for each period presented (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	August 31, 2016		August 31, 2015			August 31, 2016		August 31, 2015
Balance, beginning of period	$	—	$	295		$	—	$	1,717
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration obligation	—		(295		)	—		(1,508		)
Transfer to Level 2 fair value measurement	—		—			—		(209		)
Balance, end of period	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—

We recorded credits of approximately $0.3 million and $1.5 million during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2015, respectively, due to the change in fair value of a contingent consideration obligation in connection with a prior acquisition, which is included in acquisition-related expenses in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The contingent consideration obligation was reduced to $0 during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2015.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, certain assets have been measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Based on the fair value measurement, we recorded a $5.1 million asset impairment charge as of August 31, 2016, which was applicable to the intangible assets obtained in connection with our acquisition of Modulus during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 (Note 5).

The following table presents nonrecurring fair value measurements as of August 31, 2016 (in thousands):



	Total Fair Value		Total Losses
Intangible assets	$	—	$	5,051

The fair value measurement was determined using an income-based valuation methodology, which incorporates unobservable inputs, including expected cash flows over the remaining estimated useful life of the technology, thereby classifying the fair value as a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The expected cash flows include subscription fees to be collected from existing customers using the platform, offset by hosting fees and compensation related costs to be incurred over the remaining estimated useful life.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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