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Summary of Activity in Restructuring Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2022 | Feb. 28, 2021 | Feb. 28, 2022 | Feb. 28, 2021
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additions charged to expense | $ 1,140 | $ 3,129 | $ 5,128 | $ 12,280
MAP to Growth |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 2,467 | 10,551 | 5,720 | 13,237
Additions charged to expense | 1,140 | 3,129 | 5,128 | 12,280
Cash payments charged against reserve | (1,374) | (4,667) | (7,469) | (16,110)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (123) | (4,161) | (1,269) | (4,555)
Ending balance | 2,110 | 4,852 | 2,110 | 4,852
MAP to Growth | Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits) |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 1,571 | 4,655 | 4,430 | 7,357
Additions charged to expense | 105 | 574 | 1,633 | 5,187
Cash payments charged against reserve | (506) | (1,699) | (4,314) | (9,014)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (95) | 71 | (674) | 71
Ending balance | 1,075 | 3,601 | 1,075 | 3,601
MAP to Growth | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 896 | 5,896 | 1,290 | 5,880
Additions charged to expense | 1,035 | 2,615 | 3,492 | 6,424
Cash payments charged against reserve | (868) | (2,968) | (3,155) | (6,761)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | (28) | (4,292) | (592) | (4,292)
Ending balance | 1,035 | 1,251 | 1,035 | 1,251
MAP to Growth | Other Restructuring Costs (Credits) |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Additions charged to expense | 0 | (60) | 3 | 669
Cash payments charged against reserve | 0 | 0 | 0 | (335)
Non-cash charges and other adjustments | 0 | 60 | (3) | (334)
Ending balance | $ (0) | $ 0 | $ (0) | $ 0

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