Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

The aggregate purchase price for all businesses acquired

The following summarizes the aggregate purchase price for all businesses acquired:

(In thousands)	2012			2011
Fair value of tangible assets acquired	$	536		$	37,403
Fair value of goodwill acquired	2,618			125,562
Fair value of service contracts acquired	5,494			28,449
Fair value of other intangibles acquired	743			6,937
Total fair value of assets acquired	9,391			198,351
Fair value of liabilities (settled) assumed and incurred	(15,473		)	24,729
Total cash paid for acquisitions	$	24,864		$	173,622