Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

NOTE 15 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

We changed the composition of our operating and reportable segments in order to reflect management’s view of the operating results for each segment during our first quarter ended August 31, 2016.  Under our new composition, we made the determination to move a group of businesses serving the industrial flooring, concrete repair and specialty waterproofing markets out of our specialty reportable segment into our Performance Coatings Group operating segment, which better aligns with our management structure and reports through our industrial reportable segment. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2016, this group of businesses represented less than 1% of our consolidated net sales, income before income taxes and identifiable assets.  Further, the impact of the change on net sales and income before income taxes for our industrial and specialty reportable segments for the three and six months ended November 30, 2015 was less than 10%.  Information for all periods presented has been recast to reflect this change.

We operate a portfolio of businesses and product lines that manufacture and sell a variety of specialty paints, protective coatings and roofing systems, sealants and adhesives. We manage our portfolio by organizing our businesses and product lines into three reportable segments: the industrial reportable segment, the specialty reportable segment and the consumer reportable segment. Within each reportable segment, we aggregate operating segments or product lines that consist of individual companies or groups of companies and product lines, which generally address common markets, share similar economic characteristics, utilize similar technologies and can share manufacturing or distribution capabilities. Our seven operating segments represent components of our business for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by our chief operating decision maker in determining how to allocate the assets of the company and evaluate performance. These seven operating segments are each managed by an operating segment manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operating decisions and performance evaluation of the operating segment’s underlying businesses.

Our industrial reportable segment products are sold throughout North America and also account for the majority of our international sales. Our industrial product lines are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end-users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. The industrial reportable segment comprises three separate operating segments — Tremco Group, tremco illbruck Group and Performance Coatings Group. Products and services within this reportable segment include construction chemicals, roofing systems, weatherproofing and other sealants, and polymer flooring.

Our specialty reportable segment products are sold throughout North America and a few international locations, primarily in Europe. Our specialty product lines are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end-users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. The specialty reportable segment is a single operating segment, which offers products that include industrial cleaners, restoration services equipment, colorants, exterior finishes, edible coatings and specialty glazes for pharmaceutical and food industries, and other specialty OEM coatings.

Our consumer reportable segment manufactures and markets professional use and do-it-yourself (“DIY”) products for a variety of mainly consumer applications, including home improvement and personal leisure activities. Our consumer segment’s major manufacturing and distribution operations are located primarily in North America, along with a few locations in Europe and other parts of the world. Our consumer reportable segment products are primarily sold directly to mass merchandisers, home improvement centers, hardware stores, paint stores, craft shops, cosmetic companies and through distributors. This reportable segment comprises three operating segments — Rust-Oleum Group, DAP Group and SPG-Consumer Group. Products within this reportable segment include specialty, hobby and professional paints; nail care enamels; caulks; adhesives; silicone sealants and wood stains.

In addition to our three reportable segments, there is a category of certain business activities and expenses, referred to as corporate/other, that does not constitute an operating segment. This category includes our corporate headquarters and related administrative expenses, results of our captive insurance companies, gains or losses on the sales of certain assets and other expenses not directly associated with any reportable segment. Assets related to the corporate/other category consist primarily of investments, prepaid expenses and headquarters’ property and equipment. These corporate and other assets and expenses reconcile reportable segment data to total consolidated income before income taxes and identifiable assets.

We reflect income from our joint ventures on the equity method, and receive royalties from our licensees.

The following tables reflect the results of our reportable segments consistent with our management philosophy, and represent the information we utilize, in conjunction with various strategic, operational and other financial performance criteria, in evaluating the performance of our portfolio of businesses.  Information for all periods presented has been recast to reflect the current year change in reportable segments.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,			November 30,			November 30,			November 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
	(In thousands)
Net Sales
Industrial Segment	$	633,429		$	623,305		$	1,309,269		$	1,300,413
Specialty Segment		183,567			173,625			359,903			343,486
Consumer Segment		373,774			359,054			773,661			754,611
Consolidated	$	1,190,770		$	1,155,984		$	2,442,833		$	2,398,510
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Industrial Segment	$	50,291		$	64,008		$	139,557		$	148,476
Specialty Segment		31,160			28,278			61,664			54,767
Consumer Segment		(140,575	)		65,429			(70,487	)		131,552
Corporate/Other		(47,733	)		(37,454	)		(89,116	)		(72,333	)
Consolidated	$	(106,857	)	$	120,261		$	41,618		$	262,462

	November 30, 2016		May 31, 2016
Identifiable Assets
Industrial Segment	$	2,212,754	$	2,206,062
Specialty Segment		736,832		754,757
Consumer Segment		1,568,657		1,734,600
Corporate/Other		29,218		69,550
Consolidated	$	4,547,461	$	4,764,969