Restructuring and Other Expense (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2015

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 three months ended August 31, 2015 is summarized as follows:

(in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Expense		Payments			Adjustments			Ending Balance
Early retirement and severance	$	2,170	$	3,030	$	(686	)	$	(15	)	$	4,499
Facility exit and other costs		371		39		(53	)		-			357
Restructuring and other expense	$	2,541	$	3,069	$	(739	)	$	(15	)	$	4,856