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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Oct. 31, 2021

Apr. 30, 2021

Intangible assets with definite lives, net [Abstract]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net

^[1]

$ 843,934

$ 885,261

^[2]

Intangible assets with indefinite lives [Abstract]

Intangible assets with indefinite lives

126,102

130,041

^[2]

Intangible assets (excluding goodwill) [Abstract]

Total intangible assets, net

970,036

1,015,302

^[2]

Brands and Trademarks [Member]

Intangible assets with indefinite lives [Abstract]

Intangible assets with indefinite lives

37,000

37,000

^[2]

Accumulated impairment

93,100

Content and Publishing Rights [Member]

Intangible assets with indefinite lives [Abstract]

Intangible assets with indefinite lives

89,102

93,041

^[2]

Content and Publishing Rights [Member]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net [Abstract]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net

^[1]

537,493

564,229

^[2]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net [Abstract]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net

^[1]

254,297

266,477

^[2]

Developed Technology [Member]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net [Abstract]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net

^[1]

34,206

34,961

^[2]

Accumulated impairment

2,800

Brands and Trademarks [Member]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net [Abstract]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net

^[1]

17,858

19,536

^[2]

Covenants Not to Compete [Member]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net [Abstract]

Intangible assets with definite lives, net

^[1]

$ 80

$ 58

^[2]

[1]	Refer to Note 3, “Acquisitions,” for more information related to the acquisition that occurred in the six months ended October 31, 2021.
[2]	The developed technology balance as of April 30, 2021 is presented net of accumulated impairments and write-offs of $2.8 million. The indefinite-lived brands and trademarks as of April 30, 2021 is net of accumulated impairments of $93.1 million.

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