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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Schedule II) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022
Accrued Product Liability Reserves, Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | $ 16,995 | $ 16,003 | $ 18,297
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 19,991 | 10,056 | 8,358
Acquisitions (Disposals) of Businesses and Reclassifications |  |  | 76 |
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | (13,633) | (9,140) | (10,652)
Balance at End of Period |  | 23,353 | 16,995 | 16,003
Accrued Environmental Reserves, Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 1,027 | 1,055 | 1,329
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 380 | 932 | 674
Acquisitions (Disposals) of Businesses and Reclassifications |  | 325 |  |
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | (584) | (960) | (948)
Balance at End of Period |  | 1,148 | 1,027 | 1,055
Accrued Product Liability Reserves, Noncurrent |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 22,849 | 26,226 | 26,614
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 8,803 | 3,055 | 10,760
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | (6,363) | (6,432) | (11,148)
Balance at End of Period |  | 25,289 | 22,849 | 26,226
Accrued Environmental Reserves, Noncurrent |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 6,173 | 6,254 | 6,267
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 582 | 271 | 318
Acquisitions (Disposals) of Businesses and Reclassifications |  | (325) |  |
(Deductions) Additions |  | (3,856) | (352) | (331)
Balance at End of Period |  | 2,574 | 6,173 | 6,254
Allowance For Credit Loss Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 49,482 | 46,669 | 55,922
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 18,375 | 13,557 | 4,326
(Deductions) Additions | [2] | (19,094) | (10,744) | (13,579)
Balance at End of Period |  | $ 48,763 | $ 49,482 | $ 46,669
[1] | Primarily claims paid during the year, net of insurance contributions.
[2] | Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

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