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Accrued Severance (Details) - Schedule of accrued severance cost associated with cost reduction measures (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2012 | May 31, 2013
Schedule of accrued severance cost associated with cost reduction measures [Abstract] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 3.3 | $ 2.7 | $ 2.7
Accruals | 2.3 | 1.3 | 13.4
Payments | (3.6) | (2.9) | (12.8)
Ending balance | $ 2.0 | $ 1.1 | $ 3.3

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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of charge against earnings in the period for accrued severance costs. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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- Definition The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are terminated. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of severance cost payments during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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