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Summary of Charges Recorded in Connection with Restructuring by Reportable Segment (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2019 USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | $ 8,679 | $ 36,479
2020 MAP to Growth |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 8,679 | 36,479
Cumulative Costs to Date | 53,993 | 53,993
Total Expected Costs | 68,352 | 68,352
2020 MAP to Growth | Severance and Benefit Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 3,420 | 29,015
Cumulative Costs to Date | 38,972 | 38,972
Total Expected Costs | 42,893 | 42,893
2020 MAP to Growth | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 4,337 | 5,810
Cumulative Costs to Date | 11,994 | 11,994
Total Expected Costs | 20,912 | 20,912
2020 MAP to Growth | Other Asset Write-offs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 922 | 1,654
Cumulative Costs to Date | 3,027 | 3,027
Total Expected Costs | 4,547 | 4,547
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 4,412 | 16,214
Cumulative Costs to Date | 20,801 | 20,801
Total Expected Costs | 28,610 | 28,610
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 1,263 | 11,035
Cumulative Costs to Date | 13,204 | 13,204
Total Expected Costs | 15,783 | 15,783
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 3,228 | 4,531
Cumulative Costs to Date | 5,576 | 5,576
Total Expected Costs | 9,815 | 9,815
2020 MAP to Growth | Industrial Segment | Other Asset Write-offs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | (79) | 648
Cumulative Costs to Date | 2,021 | 2,021
Total Expected Costs | 3,012 | 3,012
2020 MAP to Growth | Consumer Segment |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 2,694 | 4,696
Cumulative Costs to Date | 15,487 | 15,487
Total Expected Costs | 18,198 | 18,198
2020 MAP to Growth | Consumer Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 620 | 2,450
Cumulative Costs to Date | 8,102 | 8,102
Total Expected Costs | 8,102 | 8,102
2020 MAP to Growth | Consumer Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 1,078 | 1,248
Cumulative Costs to Date | 6,387 | 6,387
Total Expected Costs | 8,817 | 8,817
2020 MAP to Growth | Consumer Segment | Other Asset Write-offs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 996 | 998
Cumulative Costs to Date | 998 | 998
Total Expected Costs | 1,279 | 1,279
2020 MAP to Growth | Specialty Segment |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 1,548 | 5,484
Cumulative Costs to Date | 5,484 | 5,484
Total Expected Costs | 8,887 | 8,887
2020 MAP to Growth | Specialty Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 1,512 | 5,445
Cumulative Costs to Date | 5,445 | 5,445
Total Expected Costs | 6,351 | 6,351
2020 MAP to Growth | Specialty Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 31 | 31
Cumulative Costs to Date | 31 | 31
Total Expected Costs | 2,280 | 2,280
2020 MAP to Growth | Specialty Segment | Other Asset Write-offs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 5 | 8
Cumulative Costs to Date | 8 | 8
Total Expected Costs | 256 | 256
2020 MAP to Growth | Corporate/Other Segment |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 25 | 10,085
Cumulative Costs to Date | 12,221 | 12,221
Total Expected Costs | 12,657 | 12,657
2020 MAP to Growth | Corporate/Other Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Current Year Charges | 25 | 10,085
Cumulative Costs to Date | 12,221 | 12,221
Total Expected Costs | $ 12,657 | $ 12,657

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