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CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER ACCRUED LOSSES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Changes in Accrued Warranty Balances

The following table includes the changes in our accrued warranty balances:

 

     Quarter Ended
November 30,
    Six Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands)    2011     2010     2011     2010  

Beginning Balance

   $ 16,965     $ 15,940     $ 17,196     $ 17,602  

Deductions (1)

     (4,833     (5,471     (8,905     (11,283

Provision charged to SG&A expense

     4,198       5,462       8,039       9,612  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance

   $ 16,330     $ 15,931     $ 16,330     $ 15,931  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Primarily claims paid during the period.