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Investments - Available for sale securities (Details) - Available-for-sale securities $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 27, 2019 USD ($)
Investments |
Sales or Purchases | $ 2,693
Carrying Value | 2,693
Investment in limited partnership fund |
Investments |
Sales or Purchases | 2,693
Carrying Value | $ 2,693

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