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Business Acquisitions - Schedule of Unaudited Proforma Combined Financial Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 132,857	$ 124,091	$ 263,134	$ 249,062
Operating income	9,508	4,897	19,421	11,177
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$ (312)	$ (21,016)	$ (426)	$ (29,442)
Basic and diluted loss per common share attributable to common stockholders	$ (0.01)	$ (0.68)	$ (0.01)	$ (1.02)
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	39,821	30,872	39,742	28,932

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