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Investments In Unconsolidated Affiliates
12 Months Ended
Feb. 24, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
We occasionally enter into joint ventures and other equity investments to expand or maintain our geographic presence, support our distribution network or invest in new business ventures, complementary products and services. Our investments in unconsolidated affiliates and related direct ownership interests are summarized below:
Investments in Unconsolidated AffiliatesFebruary 24, 2023February 25, 2022
Investment
Balance
Ownership
Interest
Investment
Balance
Ownership
Interest
Equity method investments
Dealer relationships$32.2 25%-40%$29.6 25%-40%
Manufacturing joint venture9.4 49%7.3 49%
IDEO— 0%6.7 5%
41.6 43.6 
Cost method investments
Dealer relationship5.8 Less than 10%5.8 Less than 10%
Other3.7 Less than 10%3.7 Less than 10%
9.5 9.5 
Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates$51.1 $53.1 
Our equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates is recorded in Other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income and is summarized below:
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated AffiliatesYear Ended
February 24,
2023
February 25,
2022
February 26,
2021
Dealer relationships$9.7 $6.2 $8.0 
Manufacturing joint venture2.7 0.3 0.7 
IDEO and other0.1 1.3 0.6 
Total equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates$12.5 $7.8 $9.3 
Dealer Relationships
We have occasionally invested in dealers to expand or maintain our geographic presence and support our distribution network.
Manufacturing Joint Ventures
We have occasionally entered into manufacturing joint ventures to expand or maintain our geographic presence. Our only current manufacturing joint venture is Steelcase Jeraisy Company Limited, which is located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is engaged in the manufacturing of wood and metal office furniture systems, seating, accessories and related products for the Kingdom.
IDEO
IDEO LP is an innovation and design firm that uses a human-centered, design-based approach to generate new offerings and build new capabilities for its customers. In Q2 2023, we divested our remaining interest in IDEO.
The following table summarizes the combined accounts of our equity method investments in unconsolidated affiliates:
Consolidated Balance SheetsFebruary 24,
2023
February 25,
2022
Total current assets$169.1 $211.7 
Total non-current assets79.0 146.4 
Total assets$248.1 $358.1 
Total current liabilities107.2 162.9 
Total long-term liabilities18.0 29.6 
Total liabilities$125.2 $192.5 
 
Statements of IncomeYear Ended
February 24,
2023
February 25,
2022
February 26,
2021
Revenue$755.3 $578.6 $695.4 
Gross profit174.8 177.8 204.9 
Income before income tax expense39.0 53.0 37.8 
Net income37.5 47.8 35.6 

Supplemental InformationYear Ended
February 24,
2023
February 25,
2022
February 26,
2021
Dividends received from unconsolidated affiliates$7.8 $5.5 $8.1 
Sales to unconsolidated affiliates259.5 194.2 201.5 
Amount due from unconsolidated affiliates22.5 12.9 6.4