Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

At May 31, 2021, our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

	Quoted		Significant
	Prices		Other		Significant
	in Active		Observable		Unobservable
	Markets		Inputs		Inputs
(in thousands)	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Totals
Assets
Derivative financial instruments (1)	$	-	$	78,148	$	-	$	78,148
Total assets	$	-	$	78,148	$	-	$	78,148
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments (1)	$	-	$	15,197	$	-	$	15,197
Total liabilities	$	-	$	15,197	$	-	$	15,197

At May 31, 2020, our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

	Quoted		Significant
	Prices		Other		Significant
	in Active		Observable		Unobservable
	Markets		Inputs		Inputs
(in thousands)	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Totals
Assets
Derivative financial instruments (1)	$	-	$	181	$	-	$	181
Total assets	$	-	$	181	$	-	$	181
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments (1)	$	-	$	8,777	$	-	$	8,777
Total liabilities	$	-	$	8,777	$	-	$	8,777

(1) The fair value of our derivative financial instruments was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities.  Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows.  Refer to “Note R – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding our use of derivative financial instruments.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis

At May 31, 2021, our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were categorized as follows:

	Quoted		Significant
	Prices		Other		Significant
	in Active		Observable		Unobservable
	Markets		Inputs		Inputs
(in thousands)	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Totals
Assets
Long-lived assets held for sale (1)	$	-	$	400	$	-	$	400
Total assets	$	-	$	400	$	-	$	400

(1) Comprised of our alternative fuel cylinders assets at the Jefferson, Ohio facility with an estimated fair market value of $400,000. Refer to “Note E – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional information.

At May 31, 2020, our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were categorized as follows:

	Quoted		Significant
	Prices		Other		Significant
	in Active		Observable		Unobservable
	Markets		Inputs		Inputs
(in thousands)	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Totals
Assets
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate (1)	$	-	$	-	$	13,623	$	13,623
Long-lived assets held for sale (2)		-		4,084		-		4,084
Long-lived assets held and used (3)		-		6,477		2,800		9,277
Total assets	$	-	$	10,561	$	16,423	$	26,984

(1) On November 1, 2019, we contributed substantially all of the net assets of our former Engineered Cabs business to a newly-formed Cabs joint venture, in exchange for a 20% noncontrolling ownership interest.  In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, our noncontrolling ownership interest in the Cabs joint venture was recorded at its acquisition date fair value of $13,623,000.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we determined our 10% minority ownership interest in our Nisshin joint venture was fully impaired based on the estimated recoverability of the related assets.  

(2) During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company’s consolidated joint venture, WSP committed to a plan to sell its Canton, Michigan facility and some of the production equipment at that facility.  In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, certain production equipment was recorded at the lower of net book value or fair market value less costs to sell.  The book value of the WSP production equipment exceeded the estimated fair market value of $700,000, resulting in an impairment charge of $1,274,000.  

During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, in connection with the closure of the oil & gas equipment operations in Wooster, Ohio, fixed assets consisting of land and a building were written down to their estimated fair market value of $3,384,000.

(3) During the fourth quarter of 2020, in connection with the annual indefinite lived assets impairment test, certain European tradenames were written down to their estimated fair market value of $2,800,000.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company identified an impairment indicator related to the TWB Hermosillo facility operating lease due to the economic impact of COVID-19.  As a result, the lease ROU asset with a net book value of $565,000 was deemed fully impaired and written off.

In May 2020, the Company committed to a plan to shut down the packaging solutions business in Greensburg, Indiana.  As a result, long-lived assets with a carrying value of $2,810,000 were written down to their estimated fair market value of $266,000.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, in connection with the closure of the oil & gas equipment operations in Wooster, Ohio, customer list intangible assets were determined to be fully impaired and written off.  In addition, the remaining fixed assets at Wooster, Ohio were written down to their estimated fair market value of $6,211,000.  

During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company identified an impairment indicator for our oil & gas equipment business and performed an interim impairment test of the reporting unit.  In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, the book value of the corresponding goodwill was written off, resulting in an impairment charge of $22,097,000.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company identified an impairment indicator for the fabricated products business in Stow, Ohio within the former Engineered Cabs operating segment.  As a result, fixed assets with a net book value of $1,469,000 and lease ROU assets with a net book value of $3,938,000 were deemed to be fully impaired and written off. 

The non-derivative financial instruments included in the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables. Income taxes receivable, other assets, deferred income taxes accounts payable, short-term borrowings, accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes, other accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The fair value of long-term debt, including current maturities, based upon models utilizing primarily market observable (Level 2) inputs and credit risk, was $792,632,000 and $740,678,000 at May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The carrying amount of long-term debt, including current maturities, was $710,489,000 and $699,665,000 at May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.