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Restructuring and Related Charges (Credits) - Activity for Restructuring Liability (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Business Optimization Program |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | $ 2,079
Charges (credits) | (1,012)
Payments | (1,042)
Foreign Translation & Other Adjustments | 25
Restructuring liability, end of period | 0
Business Optimization Program | Severance and termination benefits |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 2,079
Charges (credits) | (1,012)
Payments | (1,042)
Foreign Translation & Other Adjustments | 25
Restructuring liability, end of period | 0
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 0
Charges (credits) | 29,896
Payments | (25,518)
Foreign Translation & Other Adjustments | 203
Restructuring liability, end of period | 4,581
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program | Severance and termination benefits |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 0
Charges (credits) | 25,827
Payments | (21,247)
Foreign Translation & Other Adjustments | (8)
Restructuring liability, end of period | 4,572
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program | Consulting costs |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 0
Charges (credits) | 2,285
Payments | (2,285)
Foreign Translation & Other Adjustments | 0
Restructuring liability, end of period | 0
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program | Other activities |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Restructuring liability, beginning of period | 0
Charges (credits) | 1,784
Payments | (1,986)
Foreign Translation & Other Adjustments | 211
Restructuring liability, end of period | $ 9

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