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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, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023
Accrued Product Liability Reserves, Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | $ 23,353 | $ 16,995 | $ 16,003
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 10,411 | 19,991 | 10,056
Acquisitions (Disposals) of Businesses and Reclassifications |  | 338 |  | 76
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | (9,321) | (13,633) | (9,140)
Balance at End of Period |  | 24,781 | 23,353 | 16,995
Accrued Environmental Reserves, Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 1,148 | 1,027 | 1,055
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 675 | 380 | 932
Acquisitions (Disposals) of Businesses and Reclassifications |  |  | 325 |
(Deductions) Additions |  | (397) | (584) | (960)
Balance at End of Period |  | 1,426 | 1,148 | 1,027
Accrued Product Liability Reserves, Noncurrent |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 25,289 | 22,849 | 26,226
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 5,843 | 8,803 | 3,055
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | (5,926) | (6,363) | (6,432)
Balance at End of Period |  | 25,206 | 25,289 | 22,849
Accrued Environmental Reserves, Noncurrent |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 2,574 | 6,173 | 6,254
Additions Charged to Expense |  | 499 | 582 | 271
Acquisitions (Disposals) of Businesses and Reclassifications |  |  | (325) |
(Deductions) Additions |  | (354) | (3,856) | (352)
Balance at End of Period |  | $ 2,719 | $ 2,574 | $ 6,173
[1] | Primarily claims paid during the year, net of insurance contributions.

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