Contingencies and Other Accrued Losses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2013

Accrued Loss Reserves

Accrued loss reserves consist of the following:

May 31,	2013		2012
(In thousands)
Accrued product liability reserves	$	15,582	$	11,736
Accrued warranty reserves		8,591		13,564
Accrued environmental reserves		3,418		3,580
Total accrued loss reserves—Current	$	27,591	$	28,880
Accrued product liability reserves—noncurrent	$	29,489	$	28,592
Accrued warranty liability—noncurrent		739		1,187
Accrued environmental reserves—noncurrent		3,274		3,952
Total accrued loss reserves—Noncurrent	$	33,502	$	33,731

Changes in Accrued Warranty Balances

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

Year Ended May 31,	2013			2012			2011
(In thousands)
Beginning Balance	$	14,751		$	17,196		$	17,602
Deductions (1)		(20,115	)		(18,143	)		(20,335	)
Provision charged to SG&A expense		14,260			15,513			19,899
Acquisitions		434			185			30
Ending Balance	$	9,330		$	14,751		$	17,196

(1) Primarily claims paid during the year.