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Restructuring and Related Charges, Activity for Restructuring Liability (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Business Optimization Program [Member] |
Activity for Restructuring Liability [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | $ 18,062
Charges (credits) | 11,267
Payments | (18,572)
Foreign translation & other adjustments | 708
Restructuring liability, end of period | 11,465
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member] |
Activity for Restructuring Liability [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 17,632
Charges (credits) | 11,531
Payments | (18,310)
Foreign translation & other adjustments | 612
Restructuring liability, end of period | 11,465
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Other Activities [Member] |
Activity for Restructuring Liability [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 430
Charges (credits) | (264)
Payments | (262)
Foreign translation & other adjustments | 96
Restructuring liability, end of period | 0
Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] |
Activity for Restructuring Liability [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 1,590
Charges (credits) | (139)
Payments | (1,095)
Foreign translation & other adjustments | 308
Restructuring liability, end of period | 664
Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member] |
Activity for Restructuring Liability [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 1,360
Charges (credits) | (139)
Payments | (888)
Foreign translation & other adjustments | 69
Restructuring liability, end of period | 402
Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] | Other Activities [Member] |
Activity for Restructuring Liability [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 230
Charges (credits) | 0
Payments | (207)
Foreign translation & other adjustments | 239
Restructuring liability, end of period | $ 262

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- Definition Restructuring charges for research and professional development, net of related reversal of severance provisions previously recorded by the Company, excluding impairment of ROU assets and property and equipment and facility charges. + References No definition available. + Details
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