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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Subsequent Events

NOTE N – Subsequent Events

On September 17, 2012, we acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares of Westerman, Inc. (“Westerman”) for $70,000,000, of which approximately $6,000,000 went to pay down Westerman debt. Westerman is a leading manufacturer of tanks and pressure vessels for the oil and gas and nuclear markets as well as hoists for marine applications. We anticipate completing the preliminary purchase price allocation for this acquisition in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The acquired net assets became part of our Pressure Cylinders operating segment upon closing.

In September 2012, ThyssenKrupp AG, the other member of our tailored steel blanks joint venture, TWB, announced that it had reached an agreement to sell its interest in the joint venture to Wuhan Iron and Steel Corporation. The sale is subject to approval by the supervisory bodies and responsible regulatory authorities.