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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Service Contracts (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2017 USD ($)
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | $ 83,715
Service contracts acquired | 9,763
Service contracts amortization | (9,718)
Foreign currency translation | (40)
Ending balance | 83,720
Uniform Rental and Facility Services |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 21,191
Service contracts acquired | 3,514
Service contracts amortization | (2,436)
Foreign currency translation | (37)
Ending balance | 22,232
First Aid and Safety Services |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 32,252
Service contracts acquired | 1,612
Service contracts amortization | (2,810)
Foreign currency translation | (3)
Ending balance | 31,051
All Other |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 30,272
Service contracts acquired | 4,637
Service contracts amortization | (4,472)
Foreign currency translation | 0
Ending balance | $ 30,437

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