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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2016 | Apr. 25, 2015 | Apr. 26, 2014
Stock-based compensation expense recognized for outstanding grants |  |  |
Equity-based awards expense | $ 8,292 | $ 6,780 | $ 8,739
Liability-based awards expense | 1,355 | 4,597 | 5,736
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 9,647 | $ 11,377 | $ 14,475
2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation |  |  |
Aggregate number of common shares that may be issued through awards (in shares) | 8.7 |  |

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