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2414407 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Details 5)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000091419 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2015-05-01 - 2016-04-30
2014-05-01 - 2015-04-30
2013-05-01 - 2014-04-30
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits
 
 
 
Balance at May 1,
45,000,000  
29,100,000  
29,700,000  
Increases:
 
 
 
Current year tax positions
3,300,000  
2,400,000  
5,100,000  
Prior year tax positions
200,000  
1,200,000  
100,000  
Acquired businesses
3,300,000  
13,400,000  
0  
Decreases:
 
 
 
Prior year tax positions
900,000  
400,000  
1,600,000  
Settlement with tax authorities
2,500,000  
0  
1,500,000  
Expiration of statute of limitations periods
2,100,000  
700,000  
2,700,000  
Balance at April 30,
46,300,000  
 
45,000,000  
 
29,100,000