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Derivative, Gain on Derivative, Written Off Due to Tender Offer

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Derivative Instrument, Accrued Interest Proceeds from Discontinuation

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Hedge for Anticipated Consumption of Commodity Inputs, Period

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Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Amount of the increase (decrease) in fair value of the hedged item in a fair value hedge recognized in the income statement.

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Maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments that could be required under the credit derivative, before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the unamortized adjustment to the carrying value of an interest-bearing hedged item made under an effective interest rate fair value hedge that is amortized upon discontinuation of the interest rate fair value hedge.

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Amount of obligation to return cash collateral under master netting arrangements offset against derivative assets.

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Fair value of liability associated with financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset.

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The amount of cash received during the period on settlement of a hedge.

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The effective portion of gains on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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Amount of right to receive cash collateral under master netting arrangements offset against derivative liabilities.

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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc.

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2016	Feb. 22, 2015	May 29, 2016	May 31, 2015	May 25, 2014
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Hedge for anticipated consumption of commodity inputs, period			36 months
Selling, general and administrative expenses			$ 2,209.4	$ 1,545.3	$ 1,778.9
Unamortized amount of deferred gain			6.6
Unrealized loss on fair value hedge			5.8	6.8
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset			0.3
Amounts representing a right to reclaim cash collateral included in prepaid expenses and other current assets				5.9
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability			1.8	7.3
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset			2.1	13.2
Maximum amount of loss due to the credit risk of the counterparties			21.4
Open commodity purchase contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Notional value of open commodity contracts			107.5	600.0
Open commodity sales contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Notional value of open commodity contracts			55.1	393.1
Interest rate contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses			3.1	2.3
Notional value of open commodity contracts				500.0
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge		$ 21.9
Derivative Instrument, Accrued Interest Proceeds from Discontinuation		3.9
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion		12.6
Gain on derivative portion written off related to tender offers	$ 3.0
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Notional value of open commodity contracts			120.0	108.6
Selling, general and administrative expense \| Interest rate contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Unrealized gain on fair value of interest rate swap contracts		$ 5.4	$ 8.9	9.1
Cash flow hedges \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses				$ 54.9