Other Income, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Other (income) expense, net
Unrealized gain on assets held in rabbi trust for a non-qualified deferred compensation plan	$ (458)	$ (689)	$ (785)
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses	(2,463)	334	(210)
Net other periodic post-employment (benefits) costs	(120)	(85)	245
Life insurance expense (income), net	233	(479)	(1,628)
Other, net	(26)	(38)	(2)
Total other income, net	$ (2,782)	$ (881)	$ (2,376)

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Amount of defined benefit plan cost (credit), classified as other.

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Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction realized and unrealized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement.

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Amount of expense related to nonoperating activities, classified as other.

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