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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Schedule for aggregate minimum future contractual commitments $ in Millions | May. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Royalty Advances [Abstract] |
2015 | $ 12.8
2016 | 3.0
2017 | 1.3
2018 | 0.2
2019 | 0.2
Thereafter | 0.0
Total commitments | 17.5
MInimum Print Quantities [Abstract] |
2015 | 44.1
2016 | 44.8
2017 | 45.5
2018 | 46.3
2019 | 47.0
Thereafter | 96.4
Total commitments | $ 324.1

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- Definition The amount the entity has committed to make for future minimum print qunatities commitment amount, due within fourth year of the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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