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Long-Lived Assets - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May. 02, 2015 USD ($)
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 26, 2014: | $ 4,558
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit | (22)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | 1,249
Foreign currency translation | (516)
Balance as of May 2, 2015: | 5,269
Live Events |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 26, 2014: | 2,381
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit | (22)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | 0
Foreign currency translation | (38)
Balance as of May 2, 2015: | 2,321
Commerical |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 26, 2014: | 723
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit | 0
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | 0
Foreign currency translation | (2)
Balance as of May 2, 2015: | 721
Transportation |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 26, 2014: | 129
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit | 0
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | 0
Foreign currency translation | (38)
Balance as of May 2, 2015: | 91
International |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 26, 2014: | 1,325
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit | 0
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | 1,249
Foreign currency translation | (438)
Balance as of May 2, 2015: | $ 2,136

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