Note 9 - Intangibles and Other Assets, net

Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are periodically evaluated for impairment.

The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible and other assets balance:


	As of August 31,
(In thousands)	2018			2017
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships	$	72,521		$	64,521
Accumulated amortization		(43,576	)		(40,153	)
Other intangibles		16,300			20,207
Accumulated amortization		(6,400	)		(4,866	)

		38,845			39,709

Intangible assets not subject to amortization		5,115			912
Prepaid and other assets		18,935			16,914
Nonqualified savings plan investments		26,299			20,974
Debt issuance costs, net		1,824			2,623
Assets held for sale		3,650			4,045

	$	94,668		$	85,177

Amortization expense for the years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $5.3 million, $4.8 million and $6.3 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the years ending August 31, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 is expected to be $5.2 million, $5.2 million, $4.8 million, $3.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively.