VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Feb. 26, 2017 USD ($) lease_agreement	Feb. 26, 2017 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Contingent put options, general exercise period		30 days
Number lease agreements expired \| lease_agreement	1
Loss on lease put option
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Contingent put options, general exercise period		30 days
Estimated amount by which put prices exceeded fair values of related properties	$ 51.8	$ 51.8
Accrued put cost	7.4	$ 7.4
Reversal of applicable accrual and benefit recognized	$ 6.7

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