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Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill |
Balance as of May 2, 2015 | $ 5,269
Acquisition, net of cash required | 213
Foreign currency translation | (166)
Balance as of January 30, 2016 | 5,316
Live Events |
Goodwill |
Balance as of May 2, 2015 | 2,321
Acquisition, net of cash required | 0
Foreign currency translation | (60)
Balance as of January 30, 2016 | 2,261
Commerical |
Goodwill |
Balance as of May 2, 2015 | 721
Acquisition, net of cash required | 0
Foreign currency translation | (4)
Balance as of January 30, 2016 | 717
Transportation |
Goodwill |
Balance as of May 2, 2015 | 91
Acquisition, net of cash required | 0
Foreign currency translation | (58)
Balance as of January 30, 2016 | 33
International |
Goodwill |
Balance as of May 2, 2015 | 2,136
Acquisition, net of cash required | 213
Foreign currency translation | (44)
Balance as of January 30, 2016 | $ 2,305

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