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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2022 USD ($) Warehouse Plant
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Number of planned closure of plants | Plant | 31
Number of planned closer of warehouses | Warehouse | 28
MAP to Growth |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Increase in current total expected costs | $ 0.2
MAP to Growth | Severance and Benefit Charges |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Increase in current total expected costs | 0.3
MAP to Growth | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Decrease in current total expected costs | $ 0.1

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