Contingencies and Other Accrued Losses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Accrued Loss Reserves

Accrued loss reserves consist of the following:

May 31,	2014		2013
(In thousands)
Accrued product liability reserves	$	10,589	$	15,582
Accrued warranty reserves		14,167		8,591
Accrued environmental reserves		2,731		3,418
Total accrued loss reserves - Current	$	27,487	$	27,591
Accrued product liability reserves - noncurrent	$	29,653	$	29,489
Accrued warranty liability - noncurrent		574		739
Accrued environmental reserves - noncurrent		2,005		3,274
Total accrued loss reserves - Noncurrent	$	32,232	$	33,502

Changes in Accrued Warranty Balances

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

Year Ended May 31,	2014			2013			2012
(In thousands)
Beginning Balance	$	9,330		$	14,751		$	17,196
Deductions (1)		(19,155	)		(20,115	)		(18,143	)
Provision charged to SG&A expense		24,566			14,260			15,513
Acquisitions		—			434			185
Ending Balance	$	14,741		$	9,330		$	14,751

(1) Primarily claims paid during the year.