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CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER ACCRUED LOSSES (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Changes in Accrued Warranty Balances

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

 

     Quarter Ended
August 31,		  
(In thousands)    2012     2011  

Beginning Balance

    $ 14,751     $ 17,196  

Deductions (1)

      (3,905 )      (4,072 ) 

Provision charged to SG&A expense

      3,681       3,841  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Ending Balance

    $ 14,527     $ 16,965  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

(1) Primarily claims paid during the year.