Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Results of Reportable Segments

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