Property and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Components of property and equipment, at cost

The components of property and equipment, at cost, consisted of the following:



In millions	November 30, 2012		May 31, 2012
Land and improvements	$	7.3	$	7.0
Buildings and improvements	98.1		96.8
Data processing equipment	171.5		212.3
Software	272.5		263.5
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	152.6		154.2
Leasehold improvements	96.1		96.0
Construction in progress	41.5		28.2
Total property and equipment, gross	839.6		858.0
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	487.8		533.7
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$	351.8	$	324.3

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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