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Product Development Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Apr. 30, 2026 | Apr. 30, 2025
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Book composition costs |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Work in process | $ 2.7 | $ 3.3

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