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Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 27, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 29, 2017 | $ 7,812
Foreign currency translation | 657
Balance as of January 27, 2018 | 8,469
Live Events |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 29, 2017 | 2,274
Foreign currency translation | 38
Balance as of January 27, 2018 | 2,312
Commerical |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 29, 2017 | 3,199
Foreign currency translation | 258
Balance as of January 27, 2018 | 3,457
Transportation |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 29, 2017 | 45
Foreign currency translation | 38
Balance as of January 27, 2018 | 83
International |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 29, 2017 | 2,294
Foreign currency translation | 323
Balance as of January 27, 2018 | $ 2,617

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