Note 21 - Retirement Plan
12 Months Ended
May. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
 

21.

RETIREMENT PLAN


The Company maintains a 401(k) retirement plan covering its U.S. employees who meet the plan requirements. The Company matches a portion of employee contributions, which vest immediately. The Company matched contributions to the plan of $2.1 million during fiscal 2015, $1.9 million during fiscal 2014, and $1.6 million during 2013 fiscal periods.


The Company’s Canadian affiliate maintains a defined contribution pension plan covering all Canadian employees, except temporary employees. The Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the plan, and each employee vests in the Company’s matching contributions once they have been a participant continuously for two years. The Company’s matching contributions to the plan were $0.1 million for fiscal 2015, $0.1 million for fiscal 2014, and $0.1 million for fiscal 2013 periods.