SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Notes)	3 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Execution of Merger Agreement On August 20, 2018, Methode entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the stock of Grakon Parent, Inc. (“Grakon”) for approximately $420 million in cash, on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Methode intends to utilize approximately $140 million of cash on hand and has entered into a debt commitment agreement with certain lenders, pursuant to which the lenders have committed to make available to Methode at closing a $250 million term loan facility and a $200 million revolving credit facility, which will replace Methode’s existing revolving credit facility. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition. Grakon is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced lighting systems, controls and components for premier OEM manufacturers in the heavy truck, bus, rail, electric vehicle and power sports markets. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration of applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The transaction is expected to be completed in September 2018. Execution of Commitment Letter In connection with the agreement to purchase Grakon, the Company entered into a debt commitment letter, dated as of August 20, 2018 (the “Commitment Letter”), with Bank of America, N.A. (“BAML”) and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo,” and together with BAML, the “Commitment Parties”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Commitment Parties have committed to provide, subject to the terms and conditions of the Commitment Letter, a $250 million senior unsecured term loan credit facility and a $200 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, the proceeds of which may be used to finance the acquisition and for working capital, capital expenditures, and other lawful corporate purposes. The interest rate on the credit facility and term loan is LIBOR + applicable margin of between 1.25% to 2% depending on consolidated leverage levels. This new credit agreement will replace Methode’s existing revolving credit facility. Stock-based Compensation Per ASC 718 accounting guidance, management is required in each reporting period to determine the fiscal 2020 EBITDA level that is "probable" (70% confidence level) for which a performance condition will be achieved in order to determine the appropriate compensation expense for the RSAs. Prior to the announced acquisition of Grakon, the Company was recording the RSA compensation expense based on threshold performance. Due to the expected accretive results and positive EBITDA for Grakon in fiscal 2020, the Company will re-evaluate the "probable" performance level of the LTIP program upon closing of the acquisition, which could result in a change in the expected performance level. If management makes a determination that exceeding the threshold level is probable for fiscal 2020, an increase to compensation expense will be recorded in that period.

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Execution of Merger Agreement

On August 20, 2018, Methode entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the stock of Grakon Parent, Inc. (“Grakon”) for approximately $420 million in cash, on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Methode intends to utilize approximately $140 million of cash on hand and has entered into a debt commitment agreement with certain lenders, pursuant to which the lenders have committed to make available to Methode at closing a $250 million term loan facility and a $200 million revolving credit facility, which will replace Methode’s existing revolving credit facility. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition. Grakon is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced lighting systems, controls and components for premier OEM manufacturers in the heavy truck, bus, rail, electric vehicle and power sports markets. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration of applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The transaction is expected to be completed in September 2018.

Execution of Commitment Letter

In connection with the agreement to purchase Grakon, the Company entered into a debt commitment letter, dated as of August 20, 2018 (the “Commitment Letter”), with Bank of America, N.A. (“BAML”) and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo,” and together with BAML, the “Commitment Parties”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Commitment Parties have committed to provide, subject to the terms and conditions of the Commitment Letter, a $250 million senior unsecured term loan credit facility and a $200 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, the proceeds of which may be used to finance the acquisition and for working capital, capital expenditures, and other lawful corporate purposes. The interest rate on the credit facility and term loan is LIBOR + applicable margin of between 1.25% to 2% depending on consolidated leverage levels. This new credit agreement will replace Methode’s existing revolving credit facility.

Stock-based Compensation

Per ASC 718 accounting guidance, management is required in each reporting period to determine the fiscal 2020 EBITDA level that is "probable" (70% confidence level) for which a performance condition will be achieved in order to determine the appropriate compensation expense for the RSAs. Prior to the announced acquisition of Grakon, the Company was recording the RSA compensation expense based on threshold performance. Due to the expected accretive results and positive EBITDA for Grakon in fiscal 2020, the Company will re-evaluate the "probable" performance level of the LTIP program upon closing of the acquisition, which could result in a change in the expected performance level. If management makes a determination that exceeding the threshold level is probable for fiscal 2020, an increase to compensation expense will be recorded in that period.