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Summary of Charges Recorded in Connection with Restructuring by Reportable Segment (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | $ 20,076
2020 MAP to Growth |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 20,076
Cumulative Costs to Date | 37,589
Total Expected Costs | 84,945
2020 MAP to Growth | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 19,062
Cumulative Costs to Date | 29,019
Total Expected Costs | 41,246
2020 MAP to Growth | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 436
Cumulative Costs to Date | 6,619
Total Expected Costs | 40,703
2020 MAP to Growth | Other Asset Write-offs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 578
Cumulative Costs to Date | 1,951
Total Expected Costs | 2,996
2020 MAP to Growth | Consumer Segment |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 1,551
Cumulative Costs to Date | 12,342
Total Expected Costs | 22,943
2020 MAP to Growth | Consumer Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 1,551
Cumulative Costs to Date | 7,203
Total Expected Costs | 11,718
2020 MAP to Growth | Consumer Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Cumulative Costs to Date | 5,139
Total Expected Costs | 11,225
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 7,379
Cumulative Costs to Date | 11,965
Total Expected Costs | 41,737
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 6,365
Cumulative Costs to Date | 8,534
Total Expected Costs | 13,098
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 436
Cumulative Costs to Date | 1,480
Total Expected Costs | 25,643
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment | Other Asset Write-offs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 578
Cumulative Costs to Date | 1,951
Total Expected Costs | 2,996
2020 MAP to Growth | Specialty Segment |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 2,147
Cumulative Costs to Date | 2,147
Total Expected Costs | 9,130
2020 MAP to Growth | Specialty Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 2,147
Cumulative Costs to Date | 2,147
Total Expected Costs | 5,295
2020 MAP to Growth | Specialty Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Total Expected Costs | 3,835
2020 MAP to Growth | Corporate/Other Segment |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 8,999
Cumulative Costs to Date | 11,135
Total Expected Costs | 11,135
2020 MAP to Growth | Corporate/Other Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 8,999
Cumulative Costs to Date | 11,135
Total Expected Costs | $ 11,135

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