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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
(in millions)
 
 
Additions
 
 
 
 
Description
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
Charged to
Other Accounts
 
Deductions
 
Balance at
End of Year
Allowance for doubtful receivables:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the year ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 31, 2013
$
36.5

 
$
17.7

 
$ (0.5)(B)
 
$ (20.2)(A)(C)
 
$
33.5

For the year ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 31, 2012
$
38.2

 
$
15.7

 
$ (16.2)(B)
 
$ (1.2)(A)
 
$
36.5

For the year ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 31, 2011
$
40.6

 
$
13.8

 
$ (12.3)(B)
 
$ (3.9)(A)
 
$
38.2

(A)
Uncollectible accounts written off.
(B)
Primarily effect of foreign currency translation.
(C)
Includes $5.1 million related to the bracing divestiture.