CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY PARENTHETICAL (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
May 31, 2012	May 31, 2011	May 31, 2010
Equity:
Beginning common stock shares outstanding	5,068	5,026	5,005
Common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	40	78	60
Common stock issued under stock purchase plans	4	4	3
Repurchase of common stock	(207.3)	(40.4)	(43.3)
Other, net			1
Ending common stock shares outstanding	4,905	5,068	5,026
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.24	$ 0.21	$ 0.20

Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any.

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Number of shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan.

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Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans.

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