Restructuring and Other Expense (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2014

Schedule of Progression of Liabilities Associated with Restructuring Activities, Combined with Reconciliation to Restructuring and Other Expense

A progression of the liabilities associated with our restructuring activities, combined with a reconciliation to the restructuring and other expense financial statement caption in our consolidated statement of earnings for the six months ended November 30, 2014 is summarized as follows:

(in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Expense (Income)			Payments			Adjustments		Ending Balance
Early retirement and severance	$	6,495	$	(30	)	$	(3,852	)	$	30	$	2,643
Facility exit and other costs		534		618			(932	)		210		430
	$	7,029		588		$	(4,784	)	$	240	$	3,073
Less: joint venture transactions				(190	)
Restructuring and other expense			$	398