CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY PARENTHETICAL - $ / shares shares in Millions |
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May. 31, 2015 |
May. 31, 2014 |
May. 31, 2013 |
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Beginning common stock shares outstanding | 4,464.0 | 4,646.0 | 4,905.0 |
Common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans | 70.0 | 95.0 | 84.0 |
Common stock issued under stock purchase plans | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Repurchase of common stock | (193.7) | (280.4) | (346.1) |
Ending common stock shares outstanding | 4,343.0 | 4,464.0 | 4,646.0 |
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.51 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.30 |
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- Definition Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Number of shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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