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Restructuring and Related Charges - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Severance costs |  | $ 18,600 | $ 5,500 | $ 24,600 | $ 17,600
Restructuring and related charges |  | 25,102 | 13,956 | 37,225 | 36,397
Restructuring liability, current |  | 19,500 |  | 19,500 |
Restructuring reserve, noncurrent |  | 500 |  | $ 500 |
Global Restructuring Program |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Reduction to square footage occupancy (as a percent) | 0.22 |  |  |  |
Percentage of real estate property reduction |  |  |  | 0.06 |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 24,755 | 13,681 | $ 36,535 | 35,422
Fair value of operating lease ROU assets |  | 900 | 12,100 | 900 | 12,100
Global Restructuring Program | Impairment of operating lease ROU assets and property and equipment |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 0 | 6,590 | 1,575 | 12,696
Global Restructuring Program | Impairment of operating lease right of use assets, certain leases |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  |  | 4,700 | 1,200 | 7,600
Global Restructuring Program | Impairment of property and equipment |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  |  | 1,900 | 400 | 5,100
Global Restructuring Program | Acceleration of expense related to operating lease right-of-use assets related to certain leases and property and equipment |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 100 |  | 500 | 1,800
Global Restructuring Program | Acceleration of expense of operating lease right of use assets, certain leases |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  |  |  |  | 900
Global Restructuring Program | Acceleration of depreciation and amortization of property and equipment |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  |  |  |  | 900
Global Restructuring Program | Facility related charges, net |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 558 | 999 | 1,387 | 2,697
Global Restructuring Program | Consulting costs |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 3,966 | 430 | 5,789 | 430
Global Restructuring Program | Other activities |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 1,460 | 195 | 2,705 | 195
Business Optimization Program |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | $ 300 | $ 300 | $ 700 | $ 1,000

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