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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Schedule of Service Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the end of the period | $ 694,407 |
Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 321,902 | $ 346,574
Service contracts acquired | 45,749 | 29,416
Service contracts amortization | (57,689) | (54,068)
Foreign currency translation | (134) | (20)
Balance at the end of the period | 309,828 | 321,902
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 290,498 | 310,030
Service contracts acquired | 31,721 | 25,430
Service contracts amortization | (48,267) | (44,932)
Foreign currency translation | (105) | (30)
Balance at the end of the period | 273,847 | 290,498
First Aid and Safety Services | Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 16,203 | 21,157
Service contracts acquired | 3,255 | 290
Service contracts amortization | (5,291) | (5,254)
Foreign currency translation | (29) | 10
Balance at the end of the period | 14,138 | 16,203
All Other | Service contracts |  |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 15,201 | 15,387
Service contracts acquired | 10,773 | 3,696
Service contracts amortization | (4,131) | (3,882)
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | $ 21,843 | $ 15,201

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