Note 4: RECEIVABLES
Receivables were as
follows at November 30:
| (In thousands) |
|
2006 |
|
| Trade |
$156,562
|
$124,308 |
| Joint ventures |
2,714 |
31,299 |
| Other |
32,294 |
9,478 |
| Allowances |
(6,235) |
(4,912) |
| |
|
| |
$185,335 |
$160,173 |
|
|
The Company’s provision for bad debts was $3,248,000 in 2007,
$1,351,000 in 2006, and $2,502,000 in 2005. Trade receivables
included unbilled receivables related to the percentage-of-completion
method of revenue recognition of $45,578,000 and $32,278,000 at
November 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. |