Restructuring and Other Expense (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2017

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, 2017 is summarized below:

(in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Expense			Payments			Adjustments		Ending Balance
Early retirement and severance	$	253	$	2,560		$	(598	)	$	-	$	2,215
Facility exit and other costs		536		502			(1,038	)		-		-
	$	789		3,062		$	(1,636	)	$	-	$	2,215
Net gain on sale of assets				(10,452	)
Restructuring and other income, net			$	(7,390	)