Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified into net earnings	$ (854,000)
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified into net earnings, tax	$ 588,000

The estimated tax effect of the value of gains (losses), net anticipated to be transferred in the future from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

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