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Summary of Activity in Restructuring Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Additions charged to expense | $ 6,276 | $ 18,106 | $ 33,108
MAP to Growth |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 5,720 | 13,237 |
Additions charged to expense | 6,276 | 18,106 | 33,108
Cash payments charged against reserve | (8,792) | (21,016) |
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (1,412) | (4,607) |
Ending balance | 1,792 | 5,720 | 13,237
MAP to Growth | Severance and benefit costs (credits) |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 4,430 | 7,357 |
Additions charged to expense | 1,923 | 9,396 | 19,747
Cash payments charged against reserve | (4,779) | (12,413) |
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (784) | 90 |
Ending balance | 790 | 4,430 | 7,357
MAP to Growth | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 1,290 | 5,880 |
Additions charged to expense | 4,350 | 7,956 | 8,548
Cash payments charged against reserve | (4,013) | (8,268) |
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (625) | (4,278) |
Ending balance | 1,002 | 1,290 | 5,880
MAP to Growth | Other Asset Write-offs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0 |
Additions charged to expense | 3 | 754 | 4,813
Cash payments charged against reserve | 0 | (335) |
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (3) | (419) |
Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0

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