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Aggregate Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Aggregate Amortization Expense	$ 21,426	$ 18,415	$ 14,512

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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