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Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2012
Income Before Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Income Before Income Taxes | $ 43,031 | $ 41,141 | $ 33,839
U.S. |  |  |
Income Before Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Income Before Income Taxes | 37,568 | 37,407 | 31,775
Foreign |  |  |
Income Before Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Income Before Income Taxes | $ 5,463 | $ 3,734 | $ 2,064

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