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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Share-based payment awards, options, by number of shares issued from Treasury Stock				0.4
Stock option expense	$ 0.8	$ 0.4	$ 5.4	$ 2.0
Restricted stock unit expense	0.2	0.6	2.1	2.4
Stock-based compensation expense	1.1	1.0	7.8	5.2
Management Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0.1	0.6
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0.1	$ 0	$ 0.2	$ 0.2

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- Definition

Share-based payment awards, options, by number of shares issued from Treasury Stock

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- Definition

The noncash expense that represents the cost of restricted stock or unit distributed to employees as compensation.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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-Publisher FASB

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The noncash expense that accounts for the value of stock or unit options distributed to employees as compensation.

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