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Restructuring and Related Charges - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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May 31, 2022 | Jan. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | $ 14,808 | $ 8,807 | $ 52,033 | $ 45,204
Restructuring liability, current |  | 5,000 |  | 5,000 |
Restructuring reserve, noncurrent |  | 300 |  | $ 300 |
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 |  |  |  | 0.13 |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 14,414 | 8,860 | $ 50,949 | 44,282
Fair value of operating lease ROU assets |  | 8,700 | 12,100 | 8,700 | 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 |  | 7,149 | 0 | 8,724 | 12,696
Global Restructuring Program | Facility related charges, net |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 1,531 | 706 | 2,918 | 3,403
Global Restructuring Program | Consulting costs |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 2,032 | 167 | 7,821 | 597
Global Restructuring Program | Other activities |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | 2,056 | 786 | 4,761 | 981
Business Optimization Program |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges |  | $ 400 | $ 100 | $ 1,100 | $ 900

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