Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2017

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						Nine Months Ended
	February 28,			February 29,			February 28,			February 29,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
	(In thousands)
Net Sales
Industrial Segment	$	521,403		$	492,662		$	1,830,672		$	1,793,075
Specialty Segment		159,659			156,909			519,562			500,395
Consumer Segment		341,434			338,984			1,115,095			1,093,595
Consolidated	$	1,022,496		$	988,555		$	3,465,329		$	3,387,065
Income Before Income Taxes
Industrial Segment	$	11,705		$	486		$	151,262		$	148,962
Specialty Segment		15,000			21,729			76,664			76,496
Consumer Segment		29,802			38,785			(40,685	)		170,337
Corporate/Other		(39,510	)		(39,094	)		(128,626	)		(111,427	)
Consolidated	$	16,997		$	21,906		$	58,615		$	284,368

	February 28, 2017		May 31, 2016
Identifiable Assets
Industrial Segment	$	2,204,420	$	2,206,062
Specialty Segment		759,764		754,757
Consumer Segment		1,674,736		1,734,600
Corporate/Other		93,299		69,550
Consolidated	$	4,732,219	$	4,764,969