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Stock Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
May 31, 2012
Stock Based Compensation

Note 9 – Stock Based Compensation

The value of stock awarded under restricted stock grants is amortized as compensation expense over the vesting period, which is generally between one to five years. For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2012, $3.2 million and $6.7 million in compensation expense was recorded for restricted stock grants. For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2011, $2.4 million and $5.0 million in compensation expense was recorded for restricted stock grants.