Segment Operations - Financial Information for Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Restructuring (charges) gains	$ 81	$ (142)	$ 6,027	$ (257)

Noncontrolling interest portion of restructuring (charges) gains .

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Balance Type:	debit
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