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Accrued Severance (Details) - Schedule of accrued severance cost associated with cost reduction measures (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	May 31, 2013
Schedule of accrued severance cost associated with cost reduction measures [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 3.3	$ 2.7	$ 2.7
Accruals	9.7	5.3	13.4
Payments	(11.9)	(5.5)	(12.8)
Ending balance	$ 1.1	$ 2.5	$ 3.3

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of charge against earnings in the period for accrued severance costs.

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The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are terminated.

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Amount of severance cost payments during the period.

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