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Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2013
Share based payments |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense included in selling, distribution, and administrative expenses | $ 22.3 | $ 22.1 | $ 20.5
Share-based compensation expense included in other special project costs | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.8
Total share-based compensation expense | 23.5 | 22.9 | 21.3
Related income tax benefit | $ 8.0 | $ 7.7 | $ 7.1

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