Note 8 - Other Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
May 31, 2012 Successor [Member]	May 31, 2011 Successor [Member]	Aug. 19, 2011 Predecessor [Member]	May 31, 2010 Predecessor [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 39,200	$ 4,400	$ 900	$ 4,300

- Definition

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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