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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Service Contracts by Operating Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | $ 545,768
Service contracts acquired | 6,034
Service contracts amortization | (42,128)
Foreign currency translation | (1,272)
Ending balance | 508,402
Uniform Rental and Facility Services |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 492,067
Service contracts acquired | 987
Service contracts amortization | (35,214)
Foreign currency translation | (1,229)
Ending balance | 456,611
First Aid and Safety Services |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 27,294
Service contracts acquired | 13
Service contracts amortization | (2,876)
Foreign currency translation | (43)
Ending balance | 24,388
All Other |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 26,407
Service contracts acquired | 5,034
Service contracts amortization | (4,038)
Foreign currency translation | 0
Ending balance | $ 27,403

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