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Movements in Bondex Asbestos Liability (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2010

Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]

Balance at Beginning of Period

$ 490,328

Additions to Asbestos Charge

Deductions

92,621

^[1]

Impact of Deconsolidation of SPHC

$ (397,707)

^[2]

[1]	Deductions include payments for defense-related costs and amounts paid to settle claims.
[2]	During the year ended May 31, 2010, SPHC and Bondex filed Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and as a result, were deconsolidated from our results, as required. Refer to Note A(2) for further information.

- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of reserves for the costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process attributable to asbestos and environmental claims, net of estimated reinsurance recoveries.

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Amount of asbestos claims paid in the current period, net of reinsurance recoveries.

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- Definition

Increase in asbestos and environmental reserve based on known and estimated costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process, net of estimated reinsurance recoveries.

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