Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2011	May 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 53,806	$ 56,167
Receivables, less allowances of $3,254 and $4,150 at November 30, 2011 and May 31, 2011	328,638	388,550
Inventories:
Raw materials	165,232	189,450
Work in process	85,175	98,940
Finished products	84,713	82,440
Total inventories	335,120	370,830
Income taxes receivable	13,125	1,356
Assets held for sale	22,962	9,681
Deferred income taxes	22,290	28,297
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	32,743	36,754
Total current assets	808,684	891,635
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	233,187	232,149
Goodwill	102,379	93,633
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,715 and $12,688 at November 30, 2011 and May 31, 2011	43,235	19,958
Other assets	23,150	24,540
Property, plant and equipment, net	398,989	405,334
Total assets	1,609,624	1,667,249
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable	177,194	253,404
Short-term borrowings	226,086	132,956
Accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes	43,155	72,312
Dividends payable	8,391	7,175
Other accrued items	34,043	52,023
Income taxes payable	502	7,132
Total current liabilities	489,371	525,002
Other liabilities	71,522	67,309
Long-term debt	250,263	250,254
Deferred income taxes	88,126	83,981
Total liabilities	899,282	926,546
Shareholders' equity - controlling interest	663,562	689,910
Noncontrolling interest	46,780	50,793
Total equity	710,342	740,703
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,609,624	$ 1,667,249