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Business Combinations (Details 3) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information Abstract |  |
Consolidated revenues | $ 57,899 | $ 55,862
Consolidated net income | $ 1,566 | $ 595
Diluted earnings per share | $ 5.60 | $ 2.07
TNT acquisition related costs | $ 115 |
TNT restructuring, impairments, litigation matters and pension adjustments | $ 40 | $ 320

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