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Summary of Activity in Restructuring Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2021 | Nov. 30, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2021 | Nov. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additions charged to expense | $ 2,977 | $ 4,918 | $ 3,988 | $ 9,151
MAP to Growth |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 3,337 | 11,031 | 5,720 | 13,237
Additions charged to expense | 2,977 | 4,918 | 3,988 | 9,151
Cash payments charged against reserve | (3,083) | (5,238) | (6,095) | (11,442)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (764) | (160) | (1,146) | (395)
Ending balance | 2,467 | 10,551 | 2,467 | 10,551
MAP to Growth | Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits) |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 2,386 | 4,893 | 4,430 | 7,357
Additions charged to expense | 1,805 | 2,135 | 1,528 | 4,612
Cash payments charged against reserve | (2,044) | (2,373) | (3,808) | (7,314)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (576) | 0 | (579) | 0
Ending balance | 1,571 | 4,655 | 1,571 | 4,655
MAP to Growth | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 951 | 6,138 | 1,290 | 5,880
Additions charged to expense | 1,171 | 2,288 | 2,457 | 3,809
Cash payments charged against reserve | (1,039) | (2,530) | (2,287) | (3,793)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (187) | 0 | (564) | 0
Ending balance | 896 | 5,896 | 896 | 5,896
MAP to Growth | Other Restructuring Costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Additions charged to expense | 1 | 495 | 3 | 730
Cash payments charged against reserve | 0 | (335) |  | (335)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (1) | (160) | (3) | (395)
Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0

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