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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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May 31, 2012
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May 31, 2011
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May 31, 2010
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| Dividends on Common stock, per share (in dollars per share) | $ 1.39 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.06 |
| Foreign currency translation and other, tax benefit (expense) | $ 0 | $ (121) | $ 72 |
| Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax benefit (expense) | (8) | 66 | (28) |
| Net gain (loss) on net investment hedges, tax benefit (expense) | 0 | 28 | (21) |
| Reclassification to net income of previously deferred net gains related to hedge derivatives, tax (benefit) expense | (14) | 24 | 42 |
| Reclassification of ineffective hedge gains to net income, tax (benefit) expense | $ 1 | ||
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The total tax effect of Gain (loss), net on both outstanding and matured derivatives instruments that have been or were designated and have or were qualified as hedges of foreign currency exposures related to net investments in foreign operations. No definition available.
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Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated comprehensive income that was realized in net income during the period. No definition available.
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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect on the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into reporting currency of the reporting entity for the period being reported. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated comprehensive income that was realized in net income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tax effect on the change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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