CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 7,459 $ 7,268
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities    
Depreciation and amortization 4,927 2,642
Deferred income taxes 114 20
Stock-based compensation expense 358 301
Other, net 73 4
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of purchase of equipment dealerships assets and assumption of liabilities    
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets 27,590 (6,011)
Inventories (40,396) (29,542)
Floorplan notes payable (2,111) 4,253
Accounts payable, customer deposits, accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities (26,240) 16,383
Income taxes 3,373 (249)
NET CASH USED FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES (24,853) (4,931)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Rental fleet purchases (16,233) (463)
Property and equipment purchases (excluding rental fleet) (1,725) (1,823)
Net proceeds from sale of property and equipment 61 647
Purchase of equipment dealerships, net of cash acquired (8,396) (7,039)
Other, net 11 4
NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES (26,282) (8,674)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Proceeds from senior convertible notes offering, net of direct issuance costs of $4,753 145,247  
Net change in non-manufacturer floorplan notes payable (22,669) 22,731
Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings 1,300  
Principal payments on long-term debt (47,806) (3,993)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interest holders 2,464  
Other, net (612) 362
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 77,924 19,100
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 86  
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 26,875 5,495
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 79,842 76,112
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 106,717 81,607
Cash paid during the period    
Income taxes, net of refunds 1,165 5,171
Interest 3,556 1,252
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Property and equipment financed with long-term debt 10,514 251
Net transfer of assets to property and equipment from inventories 15,966 8,097
Net transfer of financing to long-term debt from floorplan notes payable   $ 1,696