Investments

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2021

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

Cintas' investments are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	August 31, 2021		May 31, 2021
Cash surrender value of insurance policies	$	274,721	$	252,061
Equity method investments	18,383		19,388
Cost method investments	2,164		3,167
Total investments	$	295,268	$	274,616

Investments are generally evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment exist. For the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, no impairment losses were recorded.