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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Assets and Liabilities on a Gross Basis) (Details) - Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions | Nov. 29, 2015 | May. 31, 2015
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | $ 46.4 | $ 39.5
Derivative Liabilities | 39.3 | 27.4
Commodity contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | 23.2 | 20.8
Commodity contracts | Other accrued liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities | 39.1 | 26.9
Foreign exchange contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | 22.1 | 17.7
Foreign exchange contracts | Other accrued liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities | 0.0 | 0.4
Other | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | 1.1 | 1.0
Other | Other accrued liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities | $ 0.2 | $ 0.1

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