Investments In Unconsolidated Affiliates (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2011

Investments In Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]

Schedule Of Combined Financial Information For Unconsolidated Affiliates

	November 30,		May 31,
(in thousands)	2011		2011
Cash	$	161,622	$	122,938
Other current assets		494,035		474,284
Noncurrent assets		332,356		260,805
Total assets	$	988,013	$	858,027
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	3,615	$	-
Current liabilities		206,583		184,467
Long-term debt		180,161		150,229
Other noncurrent liabilities		21,244		5,365
Equity		576,410		517,966
Total liabilities and equity	$	988,013	$	858,027

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,
(in thousands)	2011		2010		2011		2010
Net sales	$	420,103	$	210,666	$	848,204	$	423,805
Gross margin		79,985		49,856		163,809		105,198
Depreciation and amortization		4,766		2,767		9,602		5,562
Interest expense		950		373		1,826		783
Income tax expense		5,766		2,429		10,124		5,521
Net earnings		47,959		33,224		99,823		70,647