Segment Operations - Financial Information for Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2021	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Restructuring (charges) gains	$ (1,139)	$ 3	$ 4,888	$ (255)

Noncontrolling interest portion of restructuring (charges) gains .

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration