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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets, Net - Schedule of Service Contracts (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2024 USD ($)
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Ending balance | $ 703,304
Service Contracts |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 346,574
Service contracts acquired | 29,415
Service contracts amortization | (40,207)
Foreign currency translation | 81
Ending balance | 335,863
Service Contracts | Uniform Rental and Facility Services |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 310,030
Service contracts acquired | 25,429
Service contracts amortization | (33,373)
Foreign currency translation | 70
Ending balance | 302,156
Service Contracts | First Aid and Safety Services |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 21,157
Service contracts acquired | 290
Service contracts amortization | (3,941)
Foreign currency translation | 11
Ending balance | 17,517
Service Contracts | All Other |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 15,387
Service contracts acquired | 3,696
Service contracts amortization | (2,893)
Foreign currency translation | 0
Ending balance | $ 16,190

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