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Segment Information - Information Related to Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Feb. 28, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Jun. 01, 2018 | May 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | $ 1,682,330 | $ 1,589,138 | $ 5,098,573 | $ 4,807,082 |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 251,555 | 174,507 | 813,499 | 599,959 |  |
Total assets | 7,433,673 | 6,928,593 | 7,433,673 | 6,928,593 | $ 7,211,341 | $ 6,958,214
Operating Segments | Uniform Rental and Facility Services |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 1,358,322 | 1,284,516 | 4,124,038 | 3,904,338 |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 239,138 | 173,287 | 713,563 | 596,011 |  |
Total assets | 6,451,590 | 5,900,987 | 6,451,590 | 5,900,987 |  |
Operating Segments | First Aid and Safety Services |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 149,170 | 137,327 | 455,935 | 416,999 |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 21,622 | 16,705 | 64,933 | 54,091 |  |
Total assets | 508,865 | 472,982 | 508,865 | 472,982 |  |
Operating Segments | All Other |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 174,838 | 167,295 | 518,600 | 485,745 |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 17,495 | 10,032 | 40,627 | 34,232 |  |
Total assets | 392,359 | 368,368 | 392,359 | 368,368 |  |
Corporate |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (26,700) | (25,517) | (5,624) | (84,375) |  |
Total assets | $ 80,859 | $ 186,256 | $ 80,859 | $ 186,256 |  |

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